NX-RF200_Manual.
NX-RF200_Manual.qxd 10/27/08 12:48 PM Page 2 NX-RF200 Base Station NX-RF200 Installation Manual ©2008 NXG Technology. The information in this manual is copyright protected. No part of this manual may be copied or reproduced in any form without prior written consent from NXG Technology. NXG TECHNOLOGY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR OPERATIONAL, TECHNICAL OR EDITORIAL ERRORS/OMISSIONS MADE IN THIS MANUAL. The information in this manual may be subject to change without prior notice.
NX-RF200_Manual.
NX-RF200_Manual.qxd 10/27/08 12:48 PM Page 4 NX-RF200 Base Station Introduction The NX-RF200 base station is an “addressable” base station. RF Addressing gives you the ability to control as many as 60 identical components throughout a house. To enable better range and reliability the NX-RF200 is equipped with the Narrow Band RF reception (like the NX-RM610), so is only compatible with other Narrow Band remotes.
NX-RF200_Manual.qxd 10/27/08 12:48 PM Page 5 NX-RF200 Base Station Features and Benefits Interference Rejection and Extended Range via Narrow Band The NX-RF200 receives RF (radio frequency) signals via its integrated RF receiver and antenna. The NX-RF200 displays RF interference via a bright red Status LED, which flickers when interference is present if the ID is set to 0. Simply relocate the NX-RF200 should interference occur.
NX-RF200_Manual.qxd 10/27/08 12:48 PM Page 6 NX-RF200 Base Station 1. Unplug the NX-RF200. Test all IR commands and macros line of sight. 2. Power on all AV components including the TV. Turn on all of the lights and lower all dimmers to 50%. Power on anything that may create RF Interference (particularly devices with high speed microprocessors or hard drives). 3. Check that the address wheel on the rear of the NX-RF200 is set to ID#0 (the interference “sniffing” position).
NX-RF200_Manual.qxd 10/27/08 12:48 PM Page 7 NX-RF200 Base Station 5. Observe the Status LED of the NX-RF200. If it is glowing or flickering you must relocate the NX-RF200 to a location where the LED doesn’t flicker. If your installation location simply doesn’t offer you any choice and you are detecting interference everywhere you place the NX-RF200, you have two last resort options: a. Remove the NX-RF200’s antenna. This will reduce the range enormously, but may still be enough for this client. b.
NX-RF200_Manual.qxd 10/27/08 12:48 PM Page 8 NX-RF200 Base Station Testing Test a few commands for each device before fixing the flasher in place on the front panel of a device. Since TiVo, Replay TV, Satellite Receivers and Cable Boxes are all extremely sensitive to IR overload or saturation, you should test them thoroughly. 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.
NX-RF200_Manual.qxd 10/27/08 12:48 PM Page 9 NX-RF200 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 NX-RF200 and facing the Front Blaster in a different direction.
NX-RF200_Manual.qxd 10/27/08 12:48 PM Page 10 NX-RF200 Base Station Controlling Four Identical Components/Zones There are several considerations to take into account when you are installing an NX-RF200 to control an array of identical components: 1. The RF ID# cannot be set to Code 0, the universal setting. You must use one of the fifteen unique IR Routing addresses. 2.
NX-RF200_Manual.qxd 10/27/08 12:48 PM Page 11 NX-RF200 Base Station By looking at the Signal column, you can see that the factory default programming sets all of the devices to send both IR and RF commands. If you look at the column for Flashers, you can see that the default sends IR commands for all devices to ALL of the flashers. Both options must be changed for identical components. Additionally, you must disable the Front Blaster (see page 6 for directions).
NX-RF200_Manual.qxd 10/27/08 12:48 PM Page 12 NX-RF200 Base Station In the figure below, each device is set to a specific flasher. Note: Remember, the NX-RF200 will only respond to selections 1 through 4. Step 5 - Make sure that the ID# is set on both the remote and on the wheel of the NX-RF200. Click on the Receivers button and set the RF address to one of the first 15 addresses (1-9 or A, B, C, D or E). The second set of addresses is only supported by MSC units.
NX-RF200_Manual.qxd 10/27/08 12:48 PM Page 13 NX-RF200 Base Station Programming For Multiple Equipment Locations You can operate up to 15 different equipment locations, each with an NXRF200 assigned a unique Receiver ID#. You program each of your remotes to talk to the equipment locations you want by assigning each of your devices to a receiver.
NX-RF200_Manual.qxd 10/27/08 12:48 PM Page 14 NX-RF200 Base Station USA Limited Warranty Statement Your NX-RF200, when delivered to you in new condition, is warranted against defects in materials or workmanship as follows: NXG Technology warrants this product against defects in material or workmanship for a period of one (1) year and as set forth below.
NX-RF200_Manual.qxd 10/27/08 12:48 PM Page 15 NX-RF200 Base Station Frequently Asked Questions Can I use flasher/emitters that I have already installed in the system to connect to the NX-RF200? Yes, the flashers are compatible if they use 3.5mm mono mini plugs with the same polarity (Tip is data, sleeve is ground). I’m getting inconsistent operation regardless of flasher level or position. Some components are easily overloaded with IR from nearby flashers.
NX-RF200_Manual.qxd 10/27/08 12:48 PM Page 16 NX-RF200 Base Station Information To The User This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
