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TROUBLESHOOTING CONT’D

TROUBLE  CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS

No Sound 

• Check that the outlets the transmitter and receiver are 

plugged into are providing power.

• Check that the AC Adapters (F, L) are fully inserted into the 

wall outlets and the power cords from the AC adapters (F, L) 
are firmly connected to the Power Input Jack (B, H) on the 
transmitter and receiver.

• Check that the PC is turned on and providing sound as it 

normally would.

• Check that the home stereo volume is turned up.

• If you are using the speaker output on your sound card, 

adjust the volume on the PC up as necessary until the 
Audio Level Indicator (A) flashes (about half the time) and 
sound is heard through the home stereo when the 
receiver is tuned.

No Sound/ 

• Check that the receiver Tuning Indicator (G) is lit.  If not,

Distortion/ 

adjust the Tuning Control (J) until the red indicator light 

Static 

comes on.

• Check that the antenna (E, K) is in the upright position.

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No Sound/ 

• Check that the transmitter Audio Level Indicator (A) is flickering

Distortion/ 

intermittently.  If using a fixed output and the light is on solid/

Static 

flickering very rapidly, or if the light is not on at all, adjust 
the PC’s volume control so the light flickers intermittently.

• Change the position of the transmitter’s Frequency Control (D)

to change operating frequency. Then readjust the receiver’s 
Tuning Control (J) until the Tuning Indicator (G) comes on.

• Try changing physical location of the transmitter.  Locate as 

high and free of obstruction as possible.  Avoid placing 
directly on top of a PC (or other electronic equipment), if 
possible.

• Try changing antenna (E, K) position, particularly if you think 

you may be near maximum transmitting range.

• Try moving transmitter and receiver closer together.  Sending 

the signal through certain materials, such as glass, tile, and 
metal can decrease the effective transmitting distance of the 
system.

Sound From

• Check left/right balance control on your PC’s volume control.

One Speaker
Only 

• Try fine-tuning the receiver at different transmitter Frequency 

Control (D) settings. (See “More Fine Tuning,” page 6)

SPECIFICATIONS & FEATURES

Transmitter

Omnidirectional
Effective transmitting range: Up to 150 feet*.
Variable Frequency Adjustment between 912.5 to 914.5 MHz
1/8" (3.5mm) Stereo Miniplug Input
UL Listed AC Adapter – 12V DC, 100 mA

Receiver

Frequency Tuning Control
Signal-To-Noise Ratio: 60 dB
Channel Separation: 30 dB
Maximum Distortion: < 2%
RCA Stereo Output
UL Listed AC Adapter – 6V DC, 100mA

*Maximum range; results achieved may vary depending on conditions.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment.

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MORE HELPFUL INFORMATION

ABOUT FIXED-LEVEL OUTPUTS 

A fixed-level, or line-level audio output is a steady audio signal
unchanged by adjustments to the PC’s volume control.

• Many PC soundcards have a "Line Out" that is a fixed-level output.  

Depending on the fixed output level of the soundcard, this signal may 
not be strong enough for your optimal signal strength. 

ABOUT VARIABLE-LEVEL OUTPUTS

A variable-level output is an audio signal that changes in relation to the
volume adjustments on the PC.  The speaker output on a soundcard is a
variable-level output.

As the volume of the PC goes up and down, so too does the strength of
the audio signal sent to the transmitter.  This can affect the quality of the
sound you hear on the home stereo, and may require increasing the 
volume level of the audio source to achieve a strong enough audio signal
for use with the Matrix, or decreasing the audio source volume if sound
from the headset is distorted by a too-strong signal.

TROUBLESHOOTING

The following troubleshooting guide outlines possible problems and 
corrections associated with the installation and/or operation of a wireless
system.  If a problem persists, please call 1-800-732-6866 and a  knowledge-
able customer service representative will assist you. 

SMARTHOME™ 1-800-SMART-HOME 949-221-9200

http://www.smarthome.com  Order #8226

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