Peracom Networks Avcast User manual

USER’S
GUIDE
WIRELESS
MOUSE
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Important Safety Instructions
1. Read these instructions.
2. Follow all instructions.
3. Keep these instructions.
4. Heed all warnings.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with a damp cloth.
7. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as the power supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, or the apparatus does not operate
normally or has been dropped.
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FCC Notice
NOTICE
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
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. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications, However there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Modifications
The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications
made to this device that are not expressly approved by Peracom Networks,
Inc. may void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
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Table of Contents
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ii
FCC Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
The Avcast Home Entertainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Introducing the Wireless Mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Appendix A: Changing the RF Address. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Appendix B: Wireless Mouse Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Appendix C: Support and Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Appendix D: Accessories and Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
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The Avcast Home Entertainment System
The Avcast system uses the existing coaxial cable wiring in a house to create a home
entertainment network. The Avcast home entertainment network connects television sets
(TVs) and a personal computer (PC) together — allowing the user to their PC screen on
any television connected to the network. The following is an example of a basic Avcast
home entertainment network:
personal
computer
TV OUT card (not
included) required for
audio/video connection
CableCaster PC Caster
TV
TV
wireless
mouse
filter
audio/video
cable
ground
block
USB cable
wall
adapter
wireless
keyboard
TV
from cable
company
or local TV
antenna
TV
wall
adapter
IRCaster
(optional)
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Introducing the Wireless Mouse
The Avcast Wireless Mouse is used with a
PC Caster and a PC in the Avcast home
entertainment network.
The PC Caster allows you to watch the
screen of your personal computer on any
TV connected to the Avcast home
entertainment network.
The Wireless Mouse allows you to
perform all of the functions of the mouse
that is connected to your personal
computer — remotely. You can view and
control the PC using a TV screen in a
completely different room. The Wireless
Mouse uses radio frequency (RF) to
communicate with the PC Caster that is
connected to the PC.
The Wireless Mouse has a joystick, and
left and right buttons.
It is possible to have more than one PC
connected to your Avcast home
entertainment system by using additional
PC Casters. Setting the internal “frequency addresses” of each set of PC Caster and remote
devices to different channels allows them to exist on the system and be used
simultaneously.
The Wireless Mouse is powered by 3 AAA batteries that you install in the battery
compartment on the back of the Wireless Mouse (see Appendix A for Wireless Mouse
Specifications).
Other Items in the Kit
AAA Batteries (3)
Warranty Card
Technical Information
The appendixes in the back of this guide provide technical specifications.
The Avcast Home Entertainment System
How to Use the Wireless Keyboard
left mouse button
right mouse button
joystick
A
B
C
A
B
C
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How to Use the Wireless Mouse
Before you start:
•The original PC keyboard and mouse need to be connected to the PC for it
boot up properly.
•The PC mouse should not be used at the exact same time as the Wireless
Mouse. Using both of them simultaneously may produce unexpected
results.
Set up the Wireless Mouse
1. Remove the battery compartment cover
and insert 3 new AAA batteries (supplied).
The Wireless Mouse is powered by 3 AAA
batteries located in the battery compartment under
a snap-on cover on the back of the device. Insert
the batteries as indicated by the polarity symbols
(+ and -) marked inside the battery compartment.
2. Close the battery compartment cover.
3. Calibrate the Wireless Mouse.
The Wireless Mouse needs to be calibrated each
time its batteries are replaced. To calibrate, press and hold the joystick straight down
once, then move the joystick around completely in each direction (right, left,
forward, back).
4. Verify the Wireless Mouse is working properly.
Go to the personal computer connected to the Avcast entertainment system and make
sure that it is switched on. Position yourself in front of the PC and manipulate the
mouse joystick to verify it is communicating with the computer properly. You should
be able to see the cursor moving around on the screen. Go to the troubleshooting
information in Appendix B if the Wireless Mouse does not appear to be
communicating with the PC.
Next, go to a TV connected to the Avcast entertainment system and make sure that it
is switched on. Position yourself in front of the TV and manipulate the mouse
joystick to verify it is communicating with the computer properly. You should be
able to see the cursor moving around on the TV screen the same way you did on the
PC screen. If the Wireless Mouse does not appear to be communicating with the PC
at that location, you need to make some adjustments to the physical placement of the
PC Caster to improve the RF (remote) reception. Go to the RF Positioning of PC
Caster section of the PC Caster User’s Guide for more information.
The Avcast Home Entertainment System
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Mouse Functions
The left/right mouse buttons and joystick on the Wireless Mouse provide the same
functions of a 2-button PC mouse. Manipulating the Wireless Mouse joystick in different
directions moves the PC cursor accordingly. The farther you push the mouse joystick in a
direction, the faster the cursor moves.
In most cases the range of the Wireless Mouse should be greater than 80 feet from the
location of the PC Caster.
“Drag and Drop” Operation
When you press straight down on the mouse joystick and release it quickly, the mouse
joystick function is the same as a left mouse button “point and click” operation.
When you place the cursor on a object on the screen, and press and hold the mouse
joystick straight down for more than 3 seconds before releasing it, the “drag and drop”
operation is activated. You can move the object around on the screen by pushing the
mouse joystick in the desired direction. The “drag and drop” mode is indicated on the PC
screen by a “jiggling” of the selected object.
The Wireless Mouse stays in “drag and drop” mode until you press and release the mouse
joystick again or press one of the left/right mouse buttons.
Power for Wireless Mouse
When not in use, the Wireless Mouse goes into a low current power down state. When you
press either button or move the mouse joystick, the circuitry in the Wireless Mouse causes
the processor to “wake up”. When a motion or button push is no longer detected, the
Wireless Mouse returns to a power down state.
To ensure that the batteries do not get drained in case the mouse joystick is constantly
pushed, the Wireless Mouse will power down if the joystick is constantly active for 45
seconds. The joystick must be moved or a button pressed for the Wireless Mouse to power
on again.
The life of the batteries depends on the daily usage. Appendix A, “Wireless Mouse
Specifications,” contains information about typical battery life for the Wireless Mouse.
The Avcast Home Entertainment System
How to Use the Wireless Mouse
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Appendix A: Changing the RF Address
What you need:
•A pointed tool such as a pen tip or tooth pick.
The Wireless Mouse has a default radio frequency (RF) address of zero. The RF address
selection switch, located through a small window inside the battery compartment, sets the
radio frequency (RF) address for the Wireless Mouse. Possible address values are
zero through 15.
The RF address set on the Wireless Mouse must match the RF address set on the
PC Caster for the two devices to communicate. In most Avcast network installations, you
will not need to change the address of the PC Caster or the Wireless Mouse unless you
have more than one PC Caster installed in your home entertainment system or if you live
in close proximity to a neighbor who has a PC Caster installed in their home.
1. Open the battery compartment
cover on the back of the
Wireless Mouse and remove the
batteries to expose the
instrument to change the RF
address.
2. Find the desired RF address
setting in table on the next
page.
3. Use a pointed tool to move the
switches on the instrument to
change the RF address.
4. Close the battery compartment.
5. Set up the Wireless Keyboard.
Go to “Set Up the Wireless Mouse” on
page 3 for verification and calibration
instructions.
The Wireless Keyboard is now ready to use.
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RF Address Settings
Switch Positions
1 2 3 4 Address Switch Positions 1 2 3 4 Address
0 8
1 9
2 10
3 11
4 12
5 13
6 14
7 15
OFF
ON
The Avcast Home Entertainment System
Appendix A: Changing the RF Address
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Appendix B: Wireless Mouse Specifications
Power for the Wireless Mouse
The Wireless Mouse is powered by 3 AAA batteries located in the battery compartment
under a snap-on cover on the back of the Wireless Mouse. The life of the batteries depends
on the daily usage. For 1150 mAh alkaline batteries, the following table shows the
projected battery life in months (worse case and typical). The daily usage is the amount
time that the mouse actuator has been used.
RF Transmission
The Wireless Mouse uses radio frequency (RF) to communicate with the PC Caster.
The Wireless Mouse uses a simple on off keying (OOK) scheme at 916.5 MHz. The power
transmitted is less then 1 mw in order to meet the FCC requirements for an intentional
radiator. The distance covered is highly dependent upon environment factors where the
Wireless Mouse is being used. In most applications the range of the Wireless Mouse
should be a minimum of 80 feet.
Daily Usage
(minutes) Battery Life (months)
Worst case Typical
10 10 16
20 7 11
30 5 8
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Appendix C: Support and Troubleshooting
Support
If you encounter problems with any of the Avcast components, you can contact the Avcast
support staff by e-mail, by telephone, by mail or on the Internet.
Web Postings/FAQ: www.avcast.com/support
E-mail: [email protected]
Telephone: [phone]
8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. EST
FAX: [phone]
Mailing Address: Peracom
13000 Weston Parkway
Suite 105
Cary, North Carolina 27513
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Troubleshooting
Additional troubleshooting information for the Avcast Wireless Keyboard can be found on
the support website listed above.
Problem Probable Cause/Correction
Wireless Mouse does not
communicate with the PC
locally
•Check the polarity of the batteries and make sure they
are inserted properly. Replace if necessary.
•Verify the USB cable is connected between the PC
and the PC Caster.
•Check the RF address of the keyboard (inside battery
compartment) to make sure it matches the RF address
for the PC Caster. The default address for the
keyboard and PC Caster is zero, but changing both to
another matching RF address may reduce
interference from elements such as phone lines, etc.
Wireless Mouse
communicateswiththe PC
locally but not remotely
•Check the position of the PC Caster (see section on
RF Positioning of the PC Caster).
Wireless Mouse does not
communicate with the PC
locally
•Check the polarity of the batteries and make sure they
are inserted properly. Replace if necessary.
•Verify the USB cable is connected between the PC
and the PC Caster.
•Check the RF address of the keyboard (inside battery
compartment) to make sure it matches the RF address
for the PC Caster. The default address for the
keyboard and PC Caster is zero, but changing both to
another matching RF address may reduce
interference from elements such as phone lines, etc.
The Avcast Home Entertainment System
Appendix C: Support and Troubleshooting
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Appendix D: Accessories and Replacement Parts
The following accessories and replacement parts are available from Peracom Networks,
Inc. Ordering information is available on the Avcast website: www.avcast.com and from
retail suppliers. All kits and accessories include a User Guide and a Warranty Card.
Accessory Part Number
CableCaster
1 CableCaster
2 Screws
3 Terminators
1 Wall Adapter (15 VDC Power Supply)
CC-1016N
PC Caster
1 PC Caster
1 IR Emitter
1 6-foot Audio/Video cable
1 6-foot coaxial cable
1 Terminator
1 Wall Adapter (15 VDC Power Supply)
MC-1011N
IRCaster
1 IRCaster
1 IR Detector
1 6-foot coaxial cable
1 Terminator
1 Wall Adapter (15 VDC Power Supply)
(Each IRCaster after the first one in a network
requires an in-line 75 Ohm DC Block — Radio
Shack Part Number 15-1259)
IR-1018N
IR Detector
Requires a Handset Adapter (Radio Shack Part
Number 279-425) to connect the IR Detector and
the IR Emitter to the PC Caster at the same time.
ID-1022N
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Accessory Part Number
Filters
To block channels 65-90
To block channels 65-69
To block channels 70-74
To block channels 75-80
To block channels 80+
FL-1029
FL-1030A
FL-1031A
FL-1032A
Weatherproof Case (for outdoor CableCaster
installation) WP-1033N
Wall Adapter (15 VDC Power Supply) PW-1024NF
IR Emitter IE-11023NF
IR Detector ID-1022NF
The Avcast Home Entertainment System
Appendix D: Accessories and Replacement Parts
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Index
A
Appendix A
changing the RF address 5
Appendix B
specifications 6
B
battery compartment 3, 5
C
calibration 3
F
FCC Notice -2
I
Important Safety Instructions -3
P
PC Caster 2
RF positioning 3
RF transmission 6
user’s guide 3
PC. See personal computer
personal computer 3
R
radio frequency 2
changing RF address 5
RF positioning 3
RF transmission 6
RF. See radio frequency
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S
specifications 6
T
Table of Contents 0
W
warranty card 2
wireless mouse
calibration 3
drag and drop operation 4
functions 4
power 4
set up 3
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© 2000 by Peracom Networks, Inc. All rights reserved Printed in Taiwan and USA
(Avcast®) is a Registered Trademark of Peracom Networks, Inc.
Avcast CableCaster™ is a Trademark of Peracom Networks, Inc.
Avcast PC Caster™ is a Trademark of Peracom Networks, Inc.
Avcast IRCaster™ is a Trademark of Peracom Networks, Inc.
Velcro®is a Registered Trademark of Velcro Industries B.V.
Phillips®is a Registered Trademark of Phillips Screw Company.
Patent Pending
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