Issues with receiving remote signal with powermid

[jwolk1]

I am using a powermid system for my home theatre system.  I am having trouble with my tv remote IR reaching the transmitter.  When I move closer the powermid lights when I press the remote and works properly.  The distance from couch to powermid is about 10 feet away and I had no problems with the remote reaching the television which is located above the power mid.  I tried another set of batteries without success and the powermid is in the direct line of sight of the remote.  Any suggestions?  Thanks -

J