Model RX-77 User Guide RF Extender Introduction
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1. RX 77 07 25 2001 Page 1 of 6 a Model RX 77 User Guide RF Extender Introduction Possible Set ups The RF Extender can be used in several situations e Your devices can be remotely controlled while the RF Extender is placed in line of sight situation A p Situation B The RF Extender controls devices placed in i an adjacent room situation B i E The RF Extender is placed inside a closet i m E l or a rack together with your devices gt a situation C A mra y aT e The set ups in situation A Band C can se nl P be combined If you want to control aie ge F devices in different locations ae Fe r jj PaT ml B f you have to place Ei q yf TEY Fa a RF Extender in ja P f each location a j Situation C You can operate all j e b RF Extenders with one remote control See M ultiple RF Extenders on p 6 to apply the necessary settings User Guide RX 77 07 25 2001 Page 2 of 6 an Installation User Guide Before you install the RF Extender you should decide which of the set up described on p 1 apply to your needs W Working Angle and Range of the IR blaster Warning The IR signals sent out by the RF Extender always have to be able to reach the receiving eyes of your devices M ake sure that the IR blaster dark plastic window on top of the RF Extender is aimed at your devices To get optimal results it is recommended to place the RF Extender horizontally wit2. RF Extender e Check if the power adapter is connected properly The dual IR emitters are no longer adhesive e Replace the adhesive with a fresh piece of the 2 sided tape I cannot find the exact location of the device s receiving eye e Check the manual of the device When still in doubt contact your supplier or the manufacturer User Guide RX 77 07 25 2001 Page 6 of 6 CDN Specifications Hardware Red LED continuously on when powered blinking during RF reception 16 IDs and 4 CHs 4 outputs for IR emitters Dimensions 4 5 x 3 2 x 1 2 inch 113 x 81 x 30 mm Operating 32 F to 122 F 0 C to 50 C temperature Infrared IR Operating distance up to 16 feet 5 meters IR frequency range DC flash codes 36kHz 550kHz Radio Operating distance up to 100 feet 30 meters frequency RF depending on the surrounding conditions Frequency 418 M Hz US 434M Hz Europe Dual IR emitters Number of IR emitters up to 8 4x2 emitters wired in series 3 5mm mono mini plug Cable length 10 feet 2 5 meters Max range 3 feet 75 cm Accessories AC Power adapter 400mA 12V DC adapter IR emitter x 4 Mounting kit Plate and 4 screws Approvals The device complies with part 15 19 a 3 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that ma
3. d channel numbers on the ProntoPro Remote Control see p 6 Refer to the RC5200 RC9200 manual for more details on the settings of the Remote Control e Check the placement of the RF Extender e Check the distance between the RF Extender and the remote control see p 2 e Check the range and the working angle of the IR blaster e Check if the RF Extender is placed in a central position relative to your devices e Make sure that the distance between the RF Extender and your device is at least 4 inches 10 cm e Make sure that the distance between the RF Extender and your device is at most 16 feet 5 m e Make sure the IR signals between the RF Extender and the receiving eyes of your devices are not disturbed by any objects e Check if metal objects for instance a metal closet wires or cables surrounding the RF Extender do not disturb the RF signals e If you are using the dual IR emitters make sure they are connected properly and that they are placed within range of the receiving eyes see p 3 e t might be possible that some commands cannot be sent out as RF signals In that case you will have to reconfigure RC5200 RC9200 to operate your devices with IR signals again The red LED on the RF Extender blinks while you are not using remote control e This indicates RF interference Another device in the proximity is sending out RF signals Change the channel CH on the RF Extender see p 4 There is no red LED on my
4. h the IR blaster facing up or down Minimum distance 4 inches 10 cm Maximum distance Approx 16 feet 5m Place the RF Extender mounted up side down inside a closet Always maintain a minimum distance of 4 inches 10 cm between the RF Extender and your devices It is also possible to place RF Extender with the IR blaster facing up In this case the RF Extender can be placed at a distance and higher than the devices M ake sure there are no objects between the RF Extender and the receiving eyes E Mounting The RF Extender can be mounted to a piece of furniture using the included mounting plate and the 4 screws Take into account the range and the working angle of the IR blaster Also make sure to place the RF Extender in a central position aimed directly at your devices Waring It is adviced not to place the RF Extender inside or near a metal closetas RF signals can be disturbed by metal objects A 1 Remove the mounting plate from the bottom of the RF Extender 2 Screw the plate where you want to place the RF Extender Provide space to connect the power adapter 3 Slide the RF Extender on the mounting plate RX 77 07 25 2001 Page 3 of 6 Dy Installation W Using the Dual IR Emitters You can use the dual IR emitters as an alternative for the IR blaster The IR emitters can control devices the IR blaster cannot reach for instance when there is limited space in a small closet it can be placed in a locati
5. on as to where the infrared receiver can receive the signal Note The IR emitters can also be used in combination with the IR blaster of the RF Extender Both send out IR signals simultaneously This allows you to operate several devices using both the IR blaster and the IR emitters W How to use the emitters 1 Attach the emitter around the receiving eyes of your devices It is suggested to adjust the location to find the most sencitive area before fix the emitter Emitter 2 Plug the dual IR emitters into the RF Extender Note To avoid interference the wires of the emitters should be kept away from the RF Extender as far as possible W Connecting the Power Adapter When connecting the power adapter it is recommended that you plug the adapter into the RF Extender before you plug it into the socket When connected you will see a red LED on the RF Extender Note To avoid interference the adapter cable should be kept away from the RF Extender as far as possible User Guide RX 77 07 25 2001 Page 4 of 6 oD Installation E Settings As the RF Extender communicates with RC5200 RC9200 you have to set the same Extender ID identity on both appliances The settings depend on whether you have a single RF Extender or multiple RF Extenders Single RF Extender When you use only one RF Extender you can accept the default setting for the Extender ID ID 0 M ake sure your Remote Control is set to the
6. same default setting see the RC5200 RC9200 User Guide for more details Multiple RF Extenders If you want to operate several of your devices independently e g grouped on different locations you will need multiple RF Extenders When using several RF Extenders it is important to assign a unique Extender ID to each RF Extender 16 Extender IDs from 0 to 9 and from A to F can be assigned 1 Choose an Extender ID for the RF Extender by turning gt the ID dial with a small screwdriver l 2 On the Remote Control choose the same Extender ID for each device controlled by the RF Extender Refer to the RC5200 RC9200 User Guide for more detail information 3 Try to operate your devices with the Remote Control The red LED will blink when the RF Extender receives a correct command 4 Repeat this procedure for every RF Extender RF Interference If your devices are not responding to commands or if the red LED on the IR blaster is blinking without sending commands it might be possible that there is RF interference This can be the case when other RF appliances are operated nearby for instance at your neighbours When you notice RF interference you have to choose another channel on your RF Extender User Guide RX 77 07 25 2001 Page 5 of 6 CDN Devices do not respond properly e Check if the power adapter is connected and the red LED is on e Check if the ID and channel numbers on the RF Extender match with the ID an
7. y cause undesired operation The specification and design of this product are subject to change without notice User Guide
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