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 | |
described on p. 5 apply to your needs. It is recommended to read through the | |
entire User Guide. |
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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. | |
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 |
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. |
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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. | |
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Installation
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.
1Remove the mounting plate from the bottom of the RF Extender.
2Screw 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 |
| there is sufficient space. |
3 Slide the RF Extender on the mounting plate.
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