User manual THOMSON VS 540 U

[. . . ] in the event of an electrical storm , it is advisable to disconnect the equipment from the electricity supply so as to avoid potentially damaging electrical or electromagnetic surges. To this end, make sure that the mains plug is easily accessible for disconnection. Disconnect the equipment immediately if you detect a smell of burning or smoke. Under no circumstances must you open the equipment yourself; you run the risk of electrocution. [. . . ] Carefully extend the antenna of the transmitter (1) and orient it towards the room where your second TV set (TV2) is located. Turn on (position ON) the transmitter and receiver, using the ON/OFF switch located on its lower side. Fit the lead (4) following these stages: - connect the jack plug to the IR EXTEND socket, - unwind the lead and place one cell near the infrared window of the unit to be operated (video recorder or other), - after installing the receiver (see Page 9), ask someone to use the remote control of that equipment item to be controlled from the room where the second (TV2) is located, - by moving the cell around in front of the unit to be operated you will find the location that permits its control from the other room. Usually, this will be a more or less large, transparent area located on the front of the unit. Remove the protective self-adhesive film from the infrared cell of cord (4) and affix it to the infrared-sensitive panel of the equipment to be remote controlled. The cordon has 3 cells in order to let you play video and audio from 3 equipment items connected to the (TV1) set (see Diagram 2 on Page 13). Fit the mains supply lead (3) to the transmitter and plug it into a 220/240 V ~ 50 Hz mains power supply. 5 - Connect connector (6) to socket (5) and then plug the power takeoff to a mains outlet (220-240 V AC ~ 50 Hz). 6 - Set the camera in the required position using the handy grip, or by attaching it with two small screws (not supplied). Place the receiver (5) on, or near, the second television set. Connect the receiver (5) to the second television set using the lead (6) following the same instructions as for the transmitter. Fit the mains supply lead (7) to the receiver and plug it into a 220/240 V ~ 50 Hz mains power supply. THE ANTENNA allows you to transmit and receive audio and video signals over a maximum range of 30 meters in free air environments. Inside a typical lodgment the range will be less because of signal attenuation by building material absorption. THE TELESCOPIC AERIAL permits the control of the unit whose pictures you wish to see in the room containing the second television set (TV2). Make sure that the transmitter and the receiver are set to the same channel by checking the position of the selectors located under the casing. VS 540: using the remote control of the unit whose pictures you wish to see, and from the room containing the second television set (TV2), select the channels or video functions (or others) according to the unit you are controlling. VS 540 CA: move the camera to that position giving the best-oriented on your TV screen. Make sure that you point the remote control directly at the receiver's (5) infrared window. Special operating details: No picture on TV2?If you fail to obtain the desired picture on the second television set TV2, select the AV socket, to which the receiver (5) is connected, using the television's remote control. To have clear images on your second TV set (TV2), output from the decoder must pass through a VCR player, placed in (AV2) mode or set to the channel number assigned for the encrypted TV channel. [. . . ] As a general rule, remember to switch off units not in use. also , refer to the manufacturers' instructions to see if there are any particularities regarding connection or use. Certain units may need to have their input scart connection "programmed". You can contact THOMSON by dialing: 0845 601 3093 (For Great-Britain, all calls will be charged at local rate) www. [. . . ]