SPHINX
Myth 5 Service Manual
8
Operation
The Sphinx Remote is used with several different
models and can therefore transmit different control
codes, depending on which model has been
selected with the select buttons (1).
Important: Always press the PRE-AMP button before
you send a command (even if you only have one
Sphinx component).
Otherwise it is possible that, although the Remote
will send a signal, nothing happens because the
transmitted signal is not 'recognised' by the
component.
Indoors the Remote may be used up to a distance of
7 meter, provided there is no strong sunlight in the
room and if you aim the Remote at the component.
Always aim the Remote straight at the front panel of
the component, the maximum offset angle is 30°.
Selecting without switching
Suppose, for instance, that you would like to select
the Tuner to Radio 4 without interrupting CD
playback.
In that case you momentarily depress (not longer
than 0.5 sec) the 'TUNER' button and the '4' button.
The same procedure is used for the other system
components.
How to operate the Remote Control with the different
Sphinx components will be explained in the
corresponding User Manual of each component.
Batteries
The four batteries have a life span of approximately
one year during normal use, but shorter when used
more intensely.
Replacement batteries: 1.5 V, model
micro
or
penlite
or
LR03
or
AAA
or
AM4
(one of these codes is
indicated on the packaging and the batteries). You
may also use rechargeable 1.5 V batteries.
Note: Position the new batteries exactly as shown in
the illustration at the bottom of the battery
compartment, otherwise the Remote will not
function!
Encountering problems...
Remote Control does not work
Wrong component selected
Select the correct one
Distance to component
exceeds 7 m
Use Remote at closer
range
Angle between Remote and
component exceeds ±30°
Decrease angle
Sensor window on front dirty
Clean window
Batteries empty or incorrectly
placed
Use new batteries or
replace the old ones
correctly
Strong (sun)light in room
Shade off light source
Component is not switched on
(!)
Switch it on
Component reacts differently than expected or
not at all
Wrong component selected
Select the correct one
Component or Remote does
not function
Check component with
its original remote
Batteries in Remote empty
Use new batteries
