MRF-250 INSTALLATION MANUAL Multi-Room “No-Pointing” RF Control of Audio/Video Components
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 1 Features and Benefits 2 Parts Guide 2 Front Panel 3 Mounting Plate 3 Power LED 3 Status LED 3 Front Blaster 3 Rear Panel 4 Flashers 4 Power Supply 4 Bottom Panel 4 Receiver ID# 4 A Standard MRF-250 System 5 Standard Installation — Step by Step 5 Front Blaster Overload 7 Disabling the Front Blaster - Step by Step 7 Controlling An Array of Identical TV’s 8 Identical Components - Step by Step 8 Programming For Multiple Equipment Locations
MRF-250 BASE STATION Introduction The combination of the MX-3000 with it’s companion MRF-250 base station will enable you to place your audio/video components out of sight behind closed doors and/or in another room of your house. The MX-3000 sends radio signals to the MRF-250 throughout your house (50-100’ away, indoors or outdoors). The MRF-250 converts your commands to the infrared signals that control your A/V components. 1.
MRF-250 BASE STATION Features and Benefits No More Pointing - Radio Waves Penetrate Walls, Doors and Floors The MRF-250 receives the RF signals of the MX-3000 remote control from any direction. You no longer need to point the remote control at any of your A/V components.
MRF-250 BASE STATION MRF-250 Details Red POWER LED lights when the MRF-250’s power supply is plugged into an active AC outlet. Red STATUS LED lights when the MRF-250 receives an RF signal from the MX-3000. The MRF-250’s slots enable the Mounting Plate’s matching guides 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.
MRF-250 BASE STATION Integrated Antenna swings in any direction to optimize RF reception and range. Included 9V power supply plugs into the MRF-250’s power connector. Six Rear Flasher Line Output Jacks connect flashers for control of A/V components out of sight of the MRF250’s 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). Bottom panel Dial sets the Receiver ID# when more than one MRF-250 receiver is used.
MRF-250 BASE STATION A Standard MRF-250 System A standard system utilizes no identical components and only one equipment location. However, you can add any number of MX-3000 remote controls to your home! MX-3000’s are available as an accessory purchase without an MRF-250 for standard system installations that already have an MRF-250. You can add any number of MRF-250 base stations in a standard system as well.
MRF-250 BASE STATION mounting plate slides apart from the receiver, screws to the wall or cabinet 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 MRF250 must always be powered up to operate.The red POWER LED should light. Insert the batteries in the MX-3000 remote control.
MRF-250 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-250 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.
MRF-250 BASE STATION Controlling An Array of Identical TV’s (or VCR’s, Receivers, CD players etc.) There are several considerations to take into account when you are installing an MRF-250 to control an array of identical components: 1. You cannot use the Front Blaster to control identical components. You must use Flashers instead. You can still use the Front Blaster in a cabinet that is out of sight of the identical components to control the rest of your system. 2.
MRF-250 BASE STATION Step 3 - Copy The Programmed Device In tree view, right click on the device you programmed. From the context menu that appears, select COPY. Step 4 - Paste The Programmed Device In tree view, right click on the first device that is NOT PROGRAMMED. From the context menu that appears, select PASTE. Repeat this PASTE on all of the other identical device. Save your work. Step 5 - Open the RF Setup Window The RF Setup window opens after selecting RF Control from the Program Menu.
MRF-250 BASE STATION Click on the “cell” for the first identical TV, by crossing the device row with the Signals column. Signal Column TV1 Device Row Select RF from the three options shown for EACH of the identical TV’s. You may leave the other components of the system set to IR & RF.
MRF-250 BASE STATION Programming For Multiple Equipment Locations You can operate up to 16 different equipment locations, each with an MRF250 assigned a unique Receiver ID#. You program each of your MX-3000’s to talk to the equipment locations you want by assigning each of your devices to a receiver. First, you must add and name your receivers for the locations they are placed in: Step 1 - Open the RF Setup Window The RF Setup window opens after selecting RF Control from the Program Menu.
MRF-250 BASE STATION Frequently Asked Questions Can I use flasher/emitters that I have already installed in the system to con nect to the MRF-250? Yes, the flashers are compatible, however flashers from other companies are equipped with a mini plug that is too large to fit the MRF-250’s flasher jacks. Use Radio Shack part # 274-327 to convert 3.5mm plug Flasher/Emitters to the MRF-250. I have a row of identical TV’s.
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