Frequently Asked Questions - Marmitek IR Control Pro System Gebrauchsanleitung

2. Plug the required IR Extender Cables (with IR LEDs or an IR Blaster) into the IR
Module via the connection 'Emitters' or 'Emitters/Blasters'.
3. Self-adhesive film is provided with the IR LEDs and IR Blaster. This can be used
to easily affix the IR LEDs or IR Blaster in the correct position.
• Ensure that the IR Extender Cable's LEDs are stuck precisely onto the A/V
device's infrared sensor. The exact position can easily be located by shining
a torch on them.
• First test the position and working of the IR LEDs before fixing them per-
manently to the IR window of your A/V equipment.
• If you use only one of the 2 LEDs, then leave the second IR LED unused.
Never remove it from the IR extension cable!
4. Now connect the IR Receiver to the IR Module, check the correct position and
the colours of the wires when doing so.
• Place the supplied IR receiver in such a way that it is visible for your infra-
red remote control and if possible not in the vicinity of potential sources
of disturbance like direct sun light, TL lighting, energy saving lamps etc.
The infrared LED indicator on the IR receiver lights up or flashes when it
receives an infrared signal. Use the LED indicator to place the IR receiver
in the place with the least interference (LED indicator is not activated or
only faintly lights up).
• Because of the supplied self-adhesive strip installation is possible almost
everywhere. Experiment for the correct place before you fix the IR recei-
ver definitively.
• The adhesive strip can cause discoloration on certain surfaces or leave
glue remnants by removal.
5. Connect the power adapter to the 'POWER' connector on the IR Module and
plug the adapter into a socket (100-240V 50/60Hz).
See appendix on page 40/41 for more example installations.

4. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Bad (or no) infrared return signal
• Both the built-in and separate IR Receivers have reception sensitivity of
around 10 metres with an aperture angle of 90 degrees. Range is also depen-
dent on the remote control used. The IR reception indication LED in the IR
Receiver will light up when it receives an IR signal.
• Check whether the power adapter is connected to the IR System Module.
• Ensure that the IR Receiver and the IR Extender Cable are correctly connected
and that these are plugged in properly.
• Try to avoid as many sources of disruption as possible, eg. direct sunlight,
fluorescent lighting, energy-saving bulbs and similar. These may have a nega-
tive impact upon the effectiveness of the system.
• Some IR windows from set-top and satellite boxes are very sensitive and are
easily disrupted. These devices then receive too much infrared light and will
either work badly or not work at all. Relocate the IR LED or IR Blaster so that
less infrared light is received via the IR window.
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