1501950 Wireless IR Remote Extender Transmitter User Manual

Cat. No. 15-1950 OWNER'S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. Wireless IR Remote Extender Thank you for buying the RadioShack Wireless IR Remote Extender. The extender increases your existing remote controls operating range. The extended range lets you control your TV, VCR, stereo, CD player, or cable converter from greater distance than normally possible with existing remote controls without concern for line-of-sight requirements. Features include:

Full remote Control Compatibility receives, converts, and relays infrared signals from virtually any infrared remote control. Powerful Radio Frequency lets you control audio/video equipment from up to 100 feet away, even from another room in your house.

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INSTALLATION Your RadioShack Wireless Infrared Remote Control Extender includes a transmitter and a receiver. The transmitter senses the infrared signals from your audio/video equipments remote controls and converts them into wireless transmissions. The receiver senses these transmissions, converts them back into identical infrared signals then relays them to your audio/video equipment. Installing the Receiver Follow these steps to install the receiver. 1. Place the receiver in front of the audio/video equipment and position it:

o Within 20 feet of the audio/video equipments remote sensor o With the receivers front directly in front of the audio/video equipments remote sensor 2. Fully extend the telescopic antenna. Note: Rotate and adjust the receivers telescopic antenna for the best reception when you use it for the first time. 3. Connect the supplied AC adapters barrel plug into the DC 12V jack, then connect the adapters AC plug to a standard AC outlet. Cautions:

o You must use a Class 2 power source that supplies 12V DC and delivers 120 mA. Its center tip must be set to positive and its plug must fit the receivers DC 12V jack. The supplied adapter meets these specifications. Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications could damage the receiver or the adapter. o Always connect the AC adapter to the receiver before you connect it to AC power. When you finish, disconnect the adapter from AC power before you disconnect it from the receiver. Connecting an IR Repeater You can connect the supplied IR repeater when you need to place the receiver next to your audio/video equipment instead of in front of it, or if your requirement is located inside a closed cabinet. You can connect the supplied IR repeater when you need to place the receiver next to your audio Follow these steps to connect the IR repeater. 1. 2. Then position the repeater cords LED so the VCRs remote sensor can pick up the signal it Insert the repeaters plug into the receivers 1/10-inch (2.4 mm) IR OUT jack. emits. Notes:

o Do not place it directly in front of the remote sensor. o You can mount the IR repeater using its adhesive back to hold it steady. Installing the Transmitter Follow these steps to install the transmitter. 1. Place the transmitter away from the audio/video equipment and the extenders receiver (in another room, for example) and position it:

o Within 100 feet of the extenders receiver o Within 20 feet of your remote control o With transmitters front facing your remote control 2. Connect the supplied AC adapters barrel plug into the transmitters DC 12V jack, then connect the adapters AC plug to a standard AC outlet. Caution: You must use a Class 2 power source that supplies 12V DC and delivers 120 mA. Its center tip must be set to positive and its plug must fit the transmitters DC 12V jack. The supplied adapter meets these specifications. Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications could damage the transmitter or the adapter. 120VAC/60Hz, 12VDC/120mA 418 MHz ASK 1mW (FCC) 1 MHz 20 Feet, Vertical 30/Horizontal 15 . 100 Feet Min. Note: The extender systems LEDs (particularly the transmitters) might blink occasionally. This is caused by interference in the local vicinity and is normal.

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SPECIFICATIONS Power Supply Transmitter Transmit Frequency Modulation Type Transmit Power (EIRP) Frequency Accuracy Remote Range (R/C to TX) Extension Range (TX to RX) Receiver Operation Frequency Input Sensitivity Remote Range (RX to VCR) External IR Jack Operating Temperature Dimensions (HWD) Weight Receiver Transmitter Specifications are typical; individual units may vary. Specifications are subject to change and improvement without notice. 90 days warranty RadioShack Corporation Fort Worth, Texas 76102 418 1 MHz 85dB Min. 20 Feet, Vertical 30/Horizontal 15 2 5/8 x 3 7/8 x 3 1/16 Inches

(66 x 99 x 78 mm) 05A02 15-1950 Printed in China 3.17 oz (90 g) 3.53 oz (100 g) 32 to 104 F (0 to 40C) 2.4 mm