User manual ONKYO RF-EX6

[. . . ] Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in the unit. Following the instructions in this manual will enable you to obtain optimum performance. Please retain this manual for future reference. Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . 10 En Precautions Care From time to time you should wipe the unit with a soft cloth. [. . . ] If you want to control devices in different locations, you have to place a RF Receiver in each location. You can control all RF Receiver with the same RF Remote Controller. 8 to apply the necessary settings. RF signals Situation B On Standby TV Input 1 @. -'/ 2 ABC 3 DEF T V CH 4 GHI 5 JKL 6 MNO 7 PQRS 8 TUV 9 WXYZ T V VOL +10 --/--- 0 Clear Direct Tuning Custom Zone 2 Macro Mode Input Sleep Menu Audio ADJ Dimmer TopMe nu T V/ Video VOL Enter CH Disc Exit Guide Return Setup Muting Display Random Step / Slow Rec Last Memory Audio Surround Subtitle THX A-B Angle All CH ST Stereo Memory DSP + Level Genre Re-EQ Locat ion Repeat Pure A Search DSP Direct CH SEL Album Level Ar tist Test Tone Playlist Caps Audio SEL Delete L Night Language RC-550M RF Remote Controller On Standby TV 1 @. -'/ Input 2 ABC 3 DEF 4 GHI 5 JKL 6 MNO T V CH 7 PQRS 8 TUV + 10 --/--- 9 WXYZ 0 Clear Direct Tuning T V VOL Custom Macro Mode Zone 2 Input Menu Dimmer T V/ Video Top Menu Audio Sleep ADJ Disc CH Enter IR signals RF Receiver VOL Exit Guide Return Display Setup Muting Rec Step / Slow Random Audio Surround Repeat Pure A Test Tone Playlist Caps Subtitle THX A-B Direct Angle All CH ST Search DSP CH SEL Album Level Ar tist Last Memory Stereo Memory DSP Audio SEL Delete L Night Language Level + Genre RC-550M Re-EQ Loca t ion Situation C Situation A 3 Installation The following components should be present: RF Receiver, power adapter, Mono cable, 3 IR emitters, mounting plate and 4 screws. Before you install the RF Receiver, you should decide which of the set-ups described on p. It is recommended to read through this manual entirely. IR blaster facing up Maximum distance: 16 feet (5 m) Working angle and range of the IR blaster The IR signals sent out by the RF Receiver always have to be able to reach the remote control sensor of your devices. Make sure that the IR blaster (dark plastic window on top of the RF Receiver) is aimed at your devices. To get optimal results, it is recommended to place the RF Receiver horizontally with the IR blaster facing up or down. Figure 2 Figure 2 represents the RF Receiver with the IR blaster facing up. The RF Receiver can be placed at a distance and higher than your devices. Make sure there are no objects between the RF Receiver and the remote control sensor of the devices. IR blaster facing down Minimum distance: 4 inches (10 cm) Figure 1 Figure 1 represents the RF Receiver mounted up side down inside a closet. Always maintain a minimum distance of 4 inches (10 cm) between the RF Receiver and your devices. 4 Installation Mounting The RF Receiver can be mounted to a ceiling, a rack, etc. 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. Also make sure to place the RF Receiver in a central position aimed directly at your devices. Note: It is adviced not to place the RF Receiver inside a metal closet as RF signals can be disturbed by metal objects. 1 Screw the plate to a rack, closet, etc. Provide sufficient space to connect the power adapter and to slide the RF Receiver back on. Note: Depending on the surface, it may be possible to attach the RF Receiver to the ceiling, the rack, etc. Look for the right position and make sure there is sufficient space. Slide the RF Receiver on the mounting plate. 2 5 Installation Using the mono cable and the IR emitters Like the IR blaster of the RF Receiver, the 1/8 inch (3. 5 mm) mono cable and the IR emitters send out IR signals. You can use the mono cable and the IR emitters as an alternative for the IR blaster. You can use the mono cable to connect an Onkyo component that has an IR IN terminal. Note: It is adviced not to place the RF Receiver inside a metal closet as RF signals can be disturbed by metal objects. When to use the mono cable and the emitters The mono cable and the IR emitters can control devices the IR blaster cannot reach, for instance when there is limited space around the remote control sensor of the devices, e. g. [. . . ] Try to operate your devices with the remote controller. 2 3 2 On the RF Remote Controller, choose the same Receiver ID for each device controlled by the RF Receiver. I cannot find the exact location of the device's remote control sensor Check the manual of the device. When still in doubt, contact your supplier or the manufacturer. 9 Specifications The specifications and design of this product are subject to change without notice. Hardware Red LED (continuously on when powered, blinking during RF reception) 16 IDs and 4 CHs 4 outputs for mono cable and IR emitters Possibility to have multiple RF Receiver in one home not interfering Positioning: freestanding, mounted horizontally or hanging up side down 4. 5 x 3. 2 x 1. 2 inch (113 x 81 x 30 mm) 32 °F to 122 °F (0 °C to 50 °C) Operating distance: 16 feet (5 meters) IR frequency range: DC/flash codes, 36kHz-550kHz Operating distance: approximately 100 feet (30 meters) depending on the surrounding conditions Frequency: 433. 92 MHz 1/8 inch (3. 5 mm) mono male to male cable length: 7 feet (2. 0 meters) Number of IR emitters : 3 1/8 inch (3. 5 mm) mono mini-plug Cable length: 7 feet (2. 0 meters) Max. 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