User manual UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL EXPANDER MRF-100

[. . . ] Nothing has to be done to the remote control for this feature to work. However, the Expander is only compatible with Universal Remote Control's Unifier (URC-100), the Customizer (URC-200) or the Automator (URC-300). Every time you press a button on one of these unique remote controls, they send both a line of sight IR (infrared) command AND an RF duplicate. [. . . ] The Unifier, Customizer or Automator remote control sends RF (radio frequency) signals to the Expander, which is an RF receiver. 2. The Expander converts RF to IR (infrared) commands and sends them out to components in the same cabinet space via the built-in front blaster. 3. Self-adhesive "flashers" (included in the Expander kit) affix to the front panels of your components. The flashers relay commands to components out of sight of the MRF-100 front blaster. The flashers plug in to the MRF-100 rear flasher line output jacks. Each flasher has a 10' cable to easily reach components on nearby shelves. 2 Parts Guide Quantity 1 1 4 1 6 Description MRF-100 Receiver with integrated antenna Mounting Plate for wall mounting the MRF-100 Screws for wall mounting the mounting plate 9V-300mA Power Supply Flashers with 10 foot plug in cables. Red STATUS LED lights when the MRF-100 receives an RF signal from the Unifier, Automator or Customizer remote controls. Red POWER LED lights when the MRF-100 power supply is plugged into an active AC outlet. The Mounting Plate guides enable the MRF-100 matching guide to slide and "snap" into place for mounting on the wall. Front blaster sends Infrared commands to all A/V components in the same cabinet space. The MRF-100 Mounting Plate Using the four enclosed screws, you can choose to fix the mounting plate to a wall or the back of your component cabinet. 3 Integrated antenna swings in any direction to optimize RF reception and range. Included 9V power supply plugs into the MRF-100 power connector. Six flasher jacks on the rear of the MRF-100 connect flashers for control of A/V components out-of-sight of the MRF-100 front blaster. Six plug-in flashers are supplied with 10 foot cables and six extra self-adhesive pads (in case a flasher has to be repositioned). 4 Program and Test Remote Control First Don't connect power to the Expander until you have programmed and tested the remote control line of sight. The MRF-100 can interfere with testing and programming. Hookup Step 1 - Turn ON all of your components. Audio Video components sometimes create RF interference. Therefore, perform all testing with all of your components powered ON (as they will be when you operate the system). Step 2 - Connect the Power Supply Connect the 9V power supply to an active UNSWITCHED AC outlet. Step 3 - Test Placement of the MRF-100 The MRF-100 should be placed so that the STATUS LED only lights up when a button is pressed on the Unifier, Automator or Customizer remote control. It should go out as soon as the button is released. If there is any flickering, move the MRF-100 farther away from the A/V components. Step 4 - Orient the Antenna for Optimum Range If you need to extend the range of the remote, try adjusting the angle of the MRF-100 receiving antenna via it's pivoting ball mount. Step 5 - Mount the MRF-100 The MRF-100 may be concealed and mounted to the rear wall or back of the system cabinet. The mounting plate slides apart from the receiver, mounts to the wall, then the receiver can slide back into place. Step 6 - Test Operation Without Flashers With the remote controls line-of-sight output blocked by your hand, a book or a pillow; test the control of your components using just the front blaster. [. . . ] Units purchased from online auction sites or other unauthorized resellers have no warranty. This warranty does not cover the following items: -Damage from misuse, neglect, or acts of nature. -Products that have been modified or incorporated into other products. [. . . ]