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User Guide
User Guide
Installation
Installation
The following components should be present: RF Extender, power adapter,
4 dual IR emitters, mounting plate and 4 screws.
Before you install the RF Extender, you should decide which of the set-ups
described on p. 5 apply to your needs. It is recommended to read through the
entire User Guide.
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. Make 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
with the IR blaster facing up or down.
Installation
Figure 1
represents 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.
Figure 2
represents the RF Extender with the IR blaster facing up. The RF Extender
can be placed at a distance and higher than your devices. Make sure there are no
objects between the RF Extender and the receiving eyes of the devices.
Minimum distance:
4 inches (10 cm)
Maximum distance:
Approx. 16 feet (5 m)
Figure 1: IR blaster facing down
Figure 2: IR blaster facing up
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 as explained on p. 6. Also make sure to place the
RF Extender in a
central position
aimed directly at your devices.
Warning It is adviced not to place the RF Extender inside or near a
metal
closet as
RF signals can be disturbed by metal objects.
1 Remove the mounting plate from the bottom of the RF Extender.
2 Screw the plate to a rack, closet or another piece of furniture.
Provide sufficient space to connect the power adapter and to slide the
RF Extender back on.
Note
Depending on the surface, it may be possible to attach the RF Extender to the
furniture using a piece of 2-sided tape. Look for the right position and make sure
there is sufficient space.
3 Slide the RF Extender on the mounting plate.
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