User manual UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL MRF-200

[. . . ] The Flashers relay commands to components out of sight of the MRF-200's Front Blaster. The flashers plug in to the MRF-200's rear flasher line outputs via their 10 foot cables. Page 1 MRF-200 BASE STATION Features and Benefits No More Pointing - Radio Waves Penetrate Walls, Doors and Floors The MRF-200 receives the RF signals of the MX-800 remote control from any direction. You no longer need to point the remote control at any of your A/V components. You can also place the components distracting blinking lights and displays behind closed doors and/or in another room! [. . . ] You need to test your IR commands and Macros line of sight via IR only at this point!Once you have completed and downloaded your programming to the MX-800 remote control, you are ready to test RF operation via the Front Blaster and (if necessary) the self-adhesive flashers that connect to the MRF-200's flasher line outputs. Step 2 - Place the MRF-200 The MRF-200 should be placed so that the Front Blaster will control as many of the system's A/V components as possible. If you are connecting the outboard flashers to the rear Flasher outputs only, the MRF-200 may be concealed and mounted to the rear wall or back of the system cabinet. The mounting plate slides apart from the receiver, screws to the wall or cabinet Page 5 MRF-200 BASE STATION with the enclosed screws, then the receiver is slid back into place. Step 3 - Connect the Power Supply and Insert the Batteries Connect the 9V power supply to an active UNSWITCHED AC outlet. The MRF200 must always be powered up to operate. The red POWER LED should light. Step 4 - Test the MX-800 Observe the MRF-200's STATUS LED blinking while you press and hold a programmed button (one with an actual command). This tells you that the MRF200 is receiving the RF commands of the MX-800. Step 5 - Orient the Antenna for Optimum Range If you need to extend the range of the remote, try adjusting the angle of the MRF-200 receiving antenna via it's pivoting ball mount. Step 6 - Test Operation Without Flashers With the MX-800's IR output blocked by a jacket or pillow, test the control of your components using just the Front Blaster. In most cabinets, the MRF-200's Front Blaster will control any A/V components in the same cabinet space by reflections from the cabinet walls and doors. Make sure that the components operate with the cabinet doors closed or open. If a component is placed too far away from the front blaster, you will need to utilize the included Flashers plugged into the MRF-200's rear Flasher Line Output jacks. If you have problems with components that are close to the Front Blaster, see the next page and the section on Front Blaster Overload. Step 7 - Connect Flashers to Out of Sight A/V Components Important Note: Test the operation BEFORE sticking the flasher in place. Use a flashlight to identify the correct location of the component's IR sensor, then try a few commands while moving the flasher around the face plate of the component. The most reliable operation typically occurs a half inch or so away from the IR sensor. Once you have found the spot that gives the most reliable operation, peel off the protective backing of the self-adhesive tape on the included Flashers and stick them in place. Important Note: Always replace the self-adhesive tabs if you have to reposi tion a flasher. Six extra self-adhesive tabs are supplied for this purpose. Page 6 MRF-200 BASE STATION Front Blaster Overload A few models of audio/video components can be OVERLOADED by the Front Blaster. If you are having intermittent or inconsistent results with a particular component, try repositioning the MRF-200 and facing the Front Blaster in a different direction. If this improves the situation but is impractical, it may be necessary to utilize the self-adhesive flashers only and follow the steps below to Disable the Front Blaster. This will limit the number of components your MRF-200 can control to six. [. . . ] Use Radio Shack part # 274-327 to convert 3. 5mm plug Flasher/Emitters to the MRF-200. I have a row of identical TV's. I've correctly set the flasher outputs using MX Editor, yet when I send a command to one of them, the TV next to the selected TV also responds. How do I stop this? Use an opaque material like electrical tape to cover the flasher and the front panel sensor of each of the TV's. Sometimes several layers are necessary. How can I increase the range of the MX-800? Often, you can increase range by repositioning the MRF-200 and/or by re-orienting the antenna. [. . . ]