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Discus and support Set up Question in XBoX on Consoles to solve the problem; So I just moved and the people that were here before us had their tv setup hung above the fireplace. The hitch is, they had all their devices behind... Discussion in 'XBoX on Consoles' started by Thomamon, Mar 26, 2014.

  1. Thomamon
    Thomamon Guest

    Set up Question


    So I just moved and the people that were here before us had their tv setup hung above the fireplace.

    The hitch is, they had all their devices behind the wall including the DirecTV Box and BluRay Player.

    So I was wondering if I Could setup the xBox One the same way if I leave the kInnect on top of the fireplace below the TV? Would the controller still work through the wall?

    Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

    :)
     
    Thomamon, Mar 26, 2014
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  2. John Dowding
    John Dowding Guest
    Set Up Questions

    Netfilx on Xbox One is dead simple to use and it loads considerably quicker than it does if I watch it through Virgin Tivo.
     
    John Dowding, Mar 26, 2014
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  3. Hautean12
    Hautean12 Guest
    Set Up Questions

    I am getting my XBox One this week, and I have some general questions about set up, etc. I have the following components:

    TV: 60" Panasonic Plasma (60ZT60)

    Audio: Bose Cinemate GS Series II

    Remote: Logitech Harmony 900

    DirecTV Satellite Box: Genie HR34

    Media Player: KDLinks HD700

    Current Setup: I have the Genie and Bose Interface Module (Small box that receives remote signals) on the open shelf and everything else inside the closed doors of our entertainment center, and I plan to keep it that way if at all possible. I have one mini
    IR Blaster under the TV to hit it and one on the open shelf that hits the Genie and Bose Module. We have the "Blaster Hub" inside the cabinet and it hits the Bluray player and our Media Player.

    Questions:

    1. Does the DirecTV work flawlessly with the OneGuide? Is there any picture degradation at all? Does anyone have a similar set up and have any suggestions, comments, etc?

    2. Does anyone use a Harmony Remote with a similar set up? Any suggestions on that set up? Should I let the XBox control turning the TV on and off?

    3. Regarding our current setup described above, if I just swap out the Bluray player for the XBox and keep everything else the same, will that work? I have read that the XB1 really needs a Mini Blaster applied directly over the IR Sensor. Is this true?
    If I manage TV Power through the XBox, could I move that Mini Blaster inside the Cabinet directly on the XB1? I imagine for input changing and TV menu adjustments, I would then have to make sure remote is pointed at TV? Again, any suggestions or comments
    regarding Harmony Remote and IR Blaster set up would be greatly appreciated.

    4. Kinect Location. Our Entertainment Center is 32" tall and our TV is a little over 3 feet tall (with stand), which means if we put the Kinect on top of the TV, it would be at just under 6 feet. Is this okay? I read on the XBox site that it recommends
    anywhere between 2 and 6 feet, but when sitting on our coach, it just seems like that would be really high. Thoughts?

    5. Netflix. Easier to set up through XBox or through TV? The wife watches a lot of Netflix when I am gone, so I just want to make sure it is as simple as possible for her.

    Thanks for any and all assistance you can provide. I just want to have everything in mind already when setting this up, and also be as simple as possible for the Mrs. I tried to look up a lot of this stuff, but it seems most everything people post about
    these topics is negative, and they are also pretty dated. Thanks again.
     
    Hautean12, Mar 26, 2014
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  4. SilentGamer895
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    Set up Question

    Hi there that wouldnt be a great idea the console needs to be in a well ventilated area to avoid overheating. As well as it needs to remain horizontal.
     
    SilentGamer895, Mar 26, 2014
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  5. Master Sieder
    Master Sieder Guest
    also smoke from the fire cant be good for the console
     
    Master Sieder, Mar 27, 2014
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  6. Jaymo1978
    Jaymo1978 Guest
    I was about to say something similar, Seider - having the Xbox near the fireplace, AND having the TV hanging on the chimney above the fireplace is definitely not recommended. There have been issues in the past with TV's mounted on chimneys where the TV experiences
    much faster wear-and-tear and ultimately wears out much sooner than it should, and it is traced back to the amount of heat put out by the fireplace, and specifically through the chimney. As much of a hassle as it might be, I might suggest locating your TV
    and devices somewhere else... far away from open flames.... Set up Question :)

    If it has that kind of effect on the TV, I can't imagine it would be good for any other peripheral devices hooked to the TV. Hope this helps!
     
    Jaymo1978, Mar 27, 2014
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  7. Jaymo1978
    Jaymo1978 Guest
    Jaymo1978, Oct 31, 2018
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  8. Goatsnatcher Win User

    Set Up Questions

    Can't really answer much for you apart from the Kinect question. I have a large flattered entertainment centre, my Kinect is around 5ft off the floor and works fine. As long as you calibrate it properly you shouldn't have an issue.
  9. SilentGamer895 Win User

    Set up Question

    Hi there that wouldnt be a great idea the console needs to be in a well ventilated area to avoid overheating. As well as it needs to remain horizontal.
  10. John Dowding Win User

    Set Up Questions

    Netfilx on Xbox One is dead simple to use and it loads considerably quicker than it does if I watch it through Virgin Tivo.
  11. Jaymo1978 Win User

    Set up Question

  12. Jaymo1978 Win User

    Set up Question

    I was about to say something similar, Seider - having the Xbox near the fireplace, AND having the TV hanging on the chimney above the fireplace is definitely not recommended. There have been issues in the past with TV's mounted on chimneys where the TV experiences
    much faster wear-and-tear and ultimately wears out much sooner than it should, and it is traced back to the amount of heat put out by the fireplace, and specifically through the chimney. As much of a hassle as it might be, I might suggest locating your TV
    and devices somewhere else... far away from open flames.... :)

    If it has that kind of effect on the TV, I can't imagine it would be good for any other peripheral devices hooked to the TV. Hope this helps!
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