Universal Remote MRF-350i Manuel utilisateur

MRF-350i Installation Manual

Optimizing Narrow Band Reception with

the RFX-250i and MSC System Remotes

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Introduction 1

Features and Bene its 2

Parts Guide 2

Optimizing Range and Reliability 3

Connecting IR and Setting Output Levels 6

Front Blaster Overload 7

Disabling the Front Blaster - Step by Step via PC 7

Controlling An Array o Identical Components or Zones 8

Identical Components/Zone - Step by Step via PC 8

Programming For Multiple Equipment Locations 11

Frequently Asked Questions 12

Speci ications 12

Limited Warranty Statement 13

End User Agreement 15

Regulatory In ormation to the user 16

Precautions and In ormation Concerning

Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Batteries 17

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1. MSC System remote controls send

radio waves in every direction, so

your client enjoys “No More Pointing”

operation!

Introduction

The MRF-350i base station is an “addressable” base station like the MRF-350.

RF Addressing gives you the ability to control as many as 90 identical components

throughout a house. However, the MRF-350i includes an RFX-250i, which is tuned

to 433.92 MHz, so is only compatible with “i”series remote controls.

2. The RFX-250i RF Sensor can be reely positioned out o way o the

inter erence the A/V components create, connecting to the MRF-

350i via a 10’ cable (which can be extended).

3. The MRF-350i’s built-in Front Blaster sends commands to com-

ponents in the same cabinet space as the MRF-350i.

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Features and Bene its

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The MRF-350i receives RF (radio requency) signals via the RFX-250i RF Sensor.

The RFX-250i displays RF inter erence via a bright red LED, which lickers when

inter erence is present. Simply relocate the RFX-250i out o the inter erence.

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The MRF-350i can power up to three RFX-250i RF Sensors connected in parallel to

the RF Input connector.

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The MRF-350i is equipped with adjustable IR line outputs, each output can be

individually matched to rear panel IR inputs on any component that is designed

to be operated by a standard IR repeater. The outputs utilize a 3.5mm jack.

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Each MSC System remote is “addressable.” They can be programmed to speci ically

control components in a particular room by installing a base station at each

location. In operation it’s simple: when you select a device located in the Den,

the MX series remote only sends commands to the Den. When you select a

device located in the Family Room, the MX-3000i only sends commands to it.

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Each MRF-350i has six “addressable” IR Line Outputs. For example, you can control

up to six identical TV’s with one MRF-350i or route volume commands or a

speci ic zone to a particular zone IR input on a multi-zone preamp. I you have

more than six identical components or zones, up to 15 additional MRF-350is can

be installed to control them (thus allowing up to 90 identical components or

zones in one house).

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The MRF-350i rear panel IR input will relay IR Data rom IR repeaters or

Multi-Zone Keypads to all IR line outputs (does not support IR routing). The 5V,

100 milliamp output will directly power some brands and models o keypad

directly.

Parts Guide

1 - RFX-250i RF Sensor with integrated

antenna

1 - Mounting plate or RFX-250i

1 - MRF-350i Base Station

1 - Mounting Plate or wall mounting the

MRF-350i

8 - Screws or wall mounting the two

mounting plates

1 - 9V-300mA Power Supply

6 - Visible Flashers with 10 oot plug in cables.

6 - Extra sel adhesive pads or Emitters

1 - 12’Connecting Cable

1 - Adjustment Tool (Screwdriver or RF ID

and IR level adjustment)

2 - Depluggable screw connectors or RF con-

nections when extending wires.

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Optimizing Range and Reliability

1. Power on all AV components, lower all dimmers to 50% and power on

anything that may create RF Interference (particularly devices with high

speed microprocessors or hard drives).

2. Check that the address wheel on the bottom of the MRF-350i is set to

ID#0 (the interference “sniffing” position).

3. Connect the MRF-350i to its DC wall adapter and plug the wall adapter

into a live AC outlet. Place the MRF-350i in a convenient central location

in the equipment rack. Unlike an MRF-250i, the MRF-350i can be placed

next to components with hard drives or high speed microprocessors.

There is no RF circuitry inside the MRF-350i itself.

4. Connect the RFX-250i to the MRF-350i’s RF INPUT. You can connect to

either the screw connector or the jack as shown:

Slide o the mounting plate to reveal the RF ID# rotary switch. Check that the arrow

pointer in the center o the wheel is pointed to 0, the de ault “interence sni ing” posi-

tion. I it is not, use a small lat blade screwdriver (included) to set the RF ID# to 0.

When connecting a single RFX-250i to the MRF-350i

utilize the cable with 3.5 mm plugs on both ends.

When you need a longer wire or are connecting up to

three RFX-250is, use a cable with tinned ends. Cable

can be extended as much as 200’, then connected to

the removable screw connector plugs. I you use CAT

5 connect our conductors to GND (one rom each

twisted pair) and connect the remaining

conductors two at a time to 5V and DATA.

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5. Observe the RF LED of the RFX-250i. Cup your hand over the RFX-250i’s

RF LED. If it is glowing or flickering you must relocate the RFX-250i to a

location where the LED doesn’t flicker.

6. Observe the STATUS LED of the MRF-350i. It is a little more sensitive

than the RFX-250i. If you see any flickering of this LED, move the

RFX-250i to a new location.

If your installation location simply doesn’t offer you any choice and you

are detecting interference everywhere you place the RFX-250i you have

three last resort options:

a. Remove the RFX-250i’s antenna. This will reduce the range

enormously, but may still be enough for this client.

b. Extend a wire to another room. Try this over the floor first,

before attempting to conceal the wire.

c. Admit defeat and install a “pointing again” IR repeater system.

I no buttons are pressed on any remote

control, no valid RF transmissions

are

being received. The lickering or glowing

RF LED warns you that the RFX-250i is

detecting RF inter erence generated or

re lected near this location. MOVE the

RFX-250i to a new location.

The lickering or glowing STATUS LED warns you that the RFX-250i is detecting RF inter-

erence generated or re lected near this location. MOVE the RFX-250i to a new loca-

tion.

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7. Once you have found a location that is absolutely

clean with everything on, test to see if the range is

adequate and that macro reliability is perfect.

Start with the antenna angle set to 45 degrees and

positioned so that the long side of the antenna is

facing the customer’s favorite seating position.

When testing, set both the remote and the MRF-350i

to the same VALID RF ID#. Keep in mind that zero (0) is not a valid RF

ID#. Watch the STATUS LED on MRF-350i - it should light every time

you press a button on the remote. This will tell you that the signal was

received and understood. You can ignore the RF LED on the RFX-250i

(it only indicates that a signal was received, not that it was understood).

8. If the range is inadequate,

you may extend wire to any

area that is not giving good

results and place an additional

RFX-250i in that area. Up

three RFX-250is can be

connected to one MRF-350i.

9. Should you need more than six

IR Outputs, connect as many as

three different MRF-350is to one

RFX-250i in a daisy chain using

the supplied cable.

To preserve addressibility, set

each MRF-350i to a different RF

ID number. Remember “0”

(zero) is not a valid RF ID.

RFX-250iRFX-250i

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Connecting IR and Setting Output Levels

1. Connect an IR emitter to each IR output and run the emitter wire to the

ront panel o each component. DO NOT STICK the emitter in place.

ADJUST the level irst.

2. Adjust each o the IR Output levels or best operation. I the component

operates best at minimum level, but is still operating sluggishly or intermittent-

ly, move the emitter arther away rom the components IR sensor.

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sensitive to IR overload or saturation. Put up the on screen guide and test the

navigation arrows. Compare operation via RF to the original remote control.

Operation should be identical. RF is not slower. I operation is inconsistent or

sluggish, LOWER the IR line output.

I you still have sluggish operation, check that the remote control is set to a

particular LINE OUT, rather than ALL. When IR commands are sent to all the

lashers in a cabinet, you can have di iculty adjusting the IR Output.

Reprogram the remote control to send IR commands only via a speci ic (1-6)

Line Output, then readjust the IR Line Output level.

Copper colored

conductor is

GROUND (Sleeve

the Plug).

Silver colored

conductor is IR

DATA (Tip o the

Plug).

When connecting to a components rear panel IR

Input, cut the lasher o o the wire, strip the

two conductors and connect to the rear panel IR

Input. The MRF-350i is only compatible with

standard IR Inputs, not proprietary control

systems o ered by some manu acturers.

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Front Blaster Overload

A ew models o audio/video components can be OVERLOADED by the Front

Blaster. I you are having intermittent or inconsistent results with a particular

component, try repositioning the MRF-350i and acing the Front Blaster in a

di erent direction. I this improves the situation but is impractical, it may be

necessary to utilize the sel -adhesive lashers only and ollow the steps below

to Disable the Front Blaster. This will limit the number o components your

MRF-350i can control to six. I you have more than six components you can

purchase an additional MRF-350i.

Disabling the Front Blaster - Step by Step via PC

Open the PC so tware, then plug the MX PC programmable remote control

into the PC. Open your saved con iguration and ollow these steps to turn o

the ront blaster:

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The RF Setup window opens a ter selecting RF

Control rom the Program Menu.

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Extend the RF Setup window by click-

ing on the RECEIVERS button.

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Click on the cell in the IR LED

OUTPUT/IR BLASTER column. A list

box will appear. Select OFF rom the

list.

SAVE your changes using File|Save and DOWNLOAD to the remote control.

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