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User and
Installation Guide
A
BOUT
THE
UHF R
EMOTE
C
ONTROL
The UHF remote sends ultra-high frequency radio signals to a UHF antenna that is
connected to the back of the recorder. Because UHF signals travel through solid objects,
you can use the remote to control the recorder from another room, or even from another
floor in the building. The remote uses IR(Infrared) signals to control certain other equip-
ment (see explanation below).
UHF R
EMOTE
A
DDRESS
Because the UHF remote operates from such a long range, there may be conflicts if there are
other recorders in the vicinity, also operated by UHF remote controls.
To handle this problem, you can set up the remote so that it sends a unique "address"
whenever it sends a signal to the recorder. You set up the recorder so that it looks for that
address when it receives a signal, and ignores any signals that do not have that address. If
you do this, the recorder recognizes signals only from the correct remote. You may choose
from 15 different addresses.
You can also install an attenuator at the UHF Remote Antenna connection on the recorder
back panel. This reduces the sensitivity of the recorder to UHF signals, so it responds only
to signals from your remote.
For instructions on these procedures, see Setting the Remote Address on page 3-2.
For instructions on installing an attenuator, see Reducing UHF Remote Control Range on
page 4-41.
You may have to reset the address whenever you change the batteries in the
remote.
IR C
ONTROL
OF
O
THER
C
OMPONENTS
The IR remote uses infrared light to control the TV, audio components, and other compatible
equipment, instead of UHF radio signals.
You must point the remote directly at the component, with no solid objects in the way.
