User manual MCINTOSH RCT3

[. . . ] OWNERS MANUAL Remote Control Translator - Repeater RCT-3 McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 FAX: 607-724-0549 Thank You, Please Take A Moment, Customer Service and Table of Contents Thank You For your decision to own this McIntosh RCT-3 Remote Control Translator - Repeater ranks you at the very top among discriminating music listeners. The McIntosh dedication to Quality, is assurance that you will receive many years of musical enjoyment from this unit. Please take a short time to read the information in this manual. [. . . ] Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Care of Equipment: 18. Clean the instrument by dusting with a dry cloth. Unplug this equipment from the wall outlet and clean the panel with a cloth moistened with a window cleaner. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Do not permit objects of any kind to be pushed and/or fall into the equipment through enclosure openings. Never spill liquids into the equipment through enclosure openings. Unplug the power cord from the AC power outlet when left unused for a long period of time. 8 Safety Instructions cont Repair of Equipment: 21. Unplug this equipment from the wall outlet and refer servicing to a qualified service personnel under the following conditions: A. The AC power cord or the plug has been damaged, B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the equipment, C. The equipment has been exposed to rain or water, D. The equipment does not operate normally by following the operating instructions contained within this owners manual. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation, E. The equipment has been dropped or damaged in any way, F. The equipment exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need for service. Do not attempt to service beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other service should be referred to qualified service personnel. When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by McIntosh or have the same characteristics as the 9 Safety Instructions cont, Introduction and Performance Features original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards. Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition. Performance Features The RCT-3 can translate up to 22 IR (Infra-Red) com- mands of most other brand components. components to be controlled. Four individual translator circuits allow four other brand Translator operates from McIntosh Remote Controls or Keypads. Introduction The McIntosh RCT-3 Remote Control Translator- Repeater allows other brand remote controlled products to be operated in a McIntosh system. 10 Control is possible with IR emitters or by data cables. Installation The four translator circuits are the same and can be used for almost any piece of other brand component. Installation The RCT-3 can be placed upright on a table or shelf, standing on its four feet. Cool operation ensures the longest possible operating life for any electronic instrument. [. . . ] Pressing the SELECTOR push-button a fifth time, and the RCT-3 switches back to the normal mode. Figure 4 2. Position the center front edge of the McIntosh Remote Control pointing toward, and approximately 1 to 3 inches from, the input sensor on the left side panel of the RCT-3. Press and hold the specific push-button on the McIntosh Remote Control for the learned function you wish to clear, until the LEARN LED stops flashing. How to Clear a Learned Function 1. Press the SELECTOR push-button as required to select the specific component (1, 2, 3 or 4) for which you wish to clear a learned function. Figure 5 23 How to Clear All Learned Functions 4. [. . . ]