Marmitek VideoControl3 User manual

VIDEOCONTROL3
VIDEOCONTROL3
20166 / 20061116 • VIDEOCONTROL 3™
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED MARMITEK © 2007
USER MANUAL 3
GEBRAUCHSANLEITUNG 11
GUIDE UTILISATEUR 19
MODO DE EMPLEO 27
MANUALE D’ISTRUZIONI 34
GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING 41
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Safety warnings
• To prevent short circuits, this product should only be used inside and only in dry
spaces. Do not expose the components to rain or moisture. Do not use the
product close to a bath, swimming pool etc.
• Do not expose the components of your systems to extremely high temperatures
or bright light sources.
• Do not open the product: the device contains live parts. The product should only
be repaired or serviced by a qualified repairman
• In case of improper usage or if you have opened, altered and repaired the product
yourself, all guarantees expire. Marmitek does not accept responsibility in the case
of improper usage of the product or when the product is used for purposes other
than specified. Marmitek does not accept responsibility for additional damage
other than covered by the legal product responsibility.
• Adapters: only connect the adapter to the mains after checking whether the
mains voltage is the same as the values on the identification tags.
Never connect an adapter or power cord when it is damaged. In that case,
contact your supplier.
• This product is not a toy. Keep out of reach of children.
Introduction
Congratulations on buying the Marmitek VideoControl3. With the infra-red extender
VideoControl3 you can transmit infra-red signals via the existing COAX network in your
home and control all equipment connected from another room. Example: you have a
satellite receiver in the living room and a second TV in the bedroom, where you would
like to watch the satellite programs. You would like to control the satellite receiver with
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the remote control, but do not want to go to the living room. The infra-red extender
VideoControl3 transmits the infra-red signals to the equipment via the COAX cable net-
work.
Set content
• 1 VideoControl3 infra-red receiver with 1 IR LED (IR receiver)
• 1 VideoControl3 infra-red transmitter with 3 IR LEDs (IR emitter)
• 2 power adapters
• Coax extension plugs (IEC-F) male and female
• This user manual
How does it work?
The VideoControl3 transmits the signal from your own remote control back to the
other room via the existing antenna cable. The VideoControl3 consists of an infra-red
receiver and an infra-red transmitter. The receiver is connected to the antenna connec-
tion of a TV (e.g. in the bedroom).
The transmitter is connected to the antenna connection of e.g. the satellite receiver.
You can control up to three different devices (e.g. a satellite receiver, a VCR and a
decoder) using the three infra-red LEDS. If desired, you can place multiple infra-red
receivers in different rooms, to control your video equipment from each TV in your
house.
NOTE: The Marmitek VideoControl3 signal is carried via all antenna boxers, splitters
and antenna amplifiers suitable for a return channel.
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Installing the receiver
• Connect the ‘IN’ side of the VideoControl3 receiver, (with the character Ron the device,
with the IR LED) to the COAX cable near the TV in the room you want to use
the remote control from (e.g. the bedroom).
• Plug the ‘TO TV’ plug of the receiver into the antenna IN of the TV.
• Use the coax extension plug included if necessary.
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• Position the IR LED within range of the remote control, e.g. on the top of the TV.
• Plug the power adapter into the wall socket.
Tip 1
There are two types of antenna plugs in Europe: the IEC plug and the F plug. This last
one causes the least loss of signal and is used in superior installations. Your Marmitek
VideoControl3 also uses an F plug. With the adapters included you can also connect
IEC plugs.
Installation of the transmitter
• Connect the ‘IN’ side of the VideoControl3 transmitter (with the character Ton the
device and with the IR LEDs) to the COAX cable near the satellite receiver or video
recorder in the room the equipment you want to control is situated.
• Connect the ‘TO TV’ plug to the antenna IN of the TV or satellite receiver.
• Use the coax extension plug included if necessary.
• Stick the LEDs on the IR windows of the equipment. This should be done very
carefully and precisely. Test whether the LEDs are in the right
place first (with another person holding them) before you stick them down.
• Plug the power adapter into the wall socket.
ATTENTION: if you connect less than 3 devices, do not remove the other LEDs from
the cable.
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You have now successfully installed the VideoControl3. The red LED on the receiver and
transmitter will light up as soon as you transmit a command with your remote control.
Tip 2
The receiver has a adjustment screw which you use to set the sensitivity of the recep-
tion. If the red LED lights up when it is not being activated via the remote control, the
sensitivity is too high. If the LED does not light up when you are using the remote con-
trol, it is set too low. Use a Phillips screw driver to change the setting.
Tip 3
If you want to control your equipment from multiple rooms, you can purchase extra
receivers (Art. No. 9709 (E), Art. No. 9715 (UK).
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Frequently asked questions
I have no picture and no sound.
Check whether all the cables are connected properly.
The infra-red doesn’t work.
a. Check whether the infra-red LED is placed on the sensor correctly.
b. Check whether all the cables are connected properly.
c. Check whether the LEDs on the transmitter and receiver flash up if the IR signal is
activated. You can alter the sensitivity of the receiver by setting the adjustment screw,
see tip 2.
d. The infra-red return channel only works if you are using amplifiers, splitters and
antenna boxes that support return channels. This is usually indicated by the term
‘5-30MHz’ or ‘5-68MHz’. Consult your cable store for more information.
e. Make sure the transmitter cannot control the receiver. The LEDs on the transmit-
ters have to be out of view of the LED on the receiver (acoustic feedback).
f. Make sure that, if you use multiple receivers, these do not all receive an IR signal
at the same time.
g. Prevent interference from other IR sources, such as sunlight, energy lamp
and/or plasma screen.
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Technical data
VideoControl3 infra-red transmitter:
Power adapter: 230VAC/50Hz, 12 VDC/100 mA
RF modulation: 10.52 MHz +/- 250 KHz
Sensitivity: <45 dBuV
VHF/UHF damping: 47 MHz - 230 MHz 2 dB (Max.)
470 MHz - 860 MHz 4 dB (Max.)
Dimensions: 49 x 67 x 26 mm (excl. connection plugs)
VideoControl3 infra-red receiver
Power adapter: 230VAC/50Hz, 12 VDC/100 mA
IR receiver: 37 - 45 KHz
Opening angle: +/- 45 degrees
Reception area: Min. 5 m
RF modulation: 10.52 MHz +/- 250 KHz 110 dBuV (Min.)
VHF/UHF damping: 47 MHz - 230 MHz 2 dB (Max.)
470 MHz - 860 MHz 4 dB (Max.)
Dimensions: 49 x 67 x 26 mm (excl. connection plugs)
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Environmental Information for Customers in the European Union
European Directive 2002/96/EC requires that the equipment bearing this symbol on the product and/or its pack-
aging must not be disposed of with unsorted municipal waste. The symbol indicates that this product should be
disposed of separately from regular household waste streams. It is your responsibility to dispose of this and other
electric and electronic equipment via designated collection facilities appointed by the government or local
authorities. Correct disposal and recycling will help prevent potential negative consequences to the environment
and human health. For more detailed information about the disposal of your old equipment, please contact your
local authorities, waste disposal service, or the shop where you purchased the product.
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