QED ROOMLINK RL-SP3 User manual

ROOMLINK is designed to offer the benefits of controlling your remote control video or hi-fi system
from any room you choose.
ROOMLINK is derived from the more sophisticated award winning SYSTEMLINE multi-room system,
and as such benefits from the considerable design expertise gained with that project.
ROOMLINK works by allowing the original hi-fi system (or video) remote control handset to be used
from any room you choose, the infra-red codes being received by a wall mounted sensor placed in the
extension room. The sensor then relays the codes back to the equipment in the main room. In addition
to the sensor, a speaker on/off switch or Speaker Volume Control is normally fitted in the extension
room, as this allows local control over sound selection. (see section 3 for examples).
NOTE: "Please note that a small number of IR codes will not pass through Roomlink successfully.
Please ensure complete operation before running wires and installing back boxes etc."
ROOMLINK is not suitable for use with most B&O and some satellite and cable equipment, as their infra-
red carrier system operates at a non-standard frequency.
1) ONE x ROOMLINK DRIVER
2)TWO x FLOOD EMITTERS (SL-FE)
3) ONE x PLUGTOP POWER SUPPLY (UK ONLY)
STARTER PACK 3 CONTENTS
ROOMLINK is available as a starter pack which incorporates the following:
4) ONE x ROOMLINK SENSOR (including plug-in connector)
5)TWO x WINDOW EMITTER PACKS (SL-DE)
ROOMLINK RL-SP3 STARTER PACK
Installation Document

With the ROOMLINK starter pack, only one pair of speakers plus the appropriate cabling needs to be added to
achieve a basic fully operable extension room system.
Additional rooms may be serviced, by purchasing extra ROOMLINK SENSORS (WM22) as required. A maximum
of eight Roomlink sensors is the limit for any installation, using the M12VDC 1A supply.
3 INSTALLATION EXAMPLES
ROOMLINK DRIVER
REMOTE HANDSET
IR RECEIVER
BASIC CONNECTION
MAIN ROOM
MAINS
EQUIPMENTTO
BE CONTROLLED
WM22
STAR WIRING
ALL DATA CABLES RETURN
TO DRIVER INDIVIDUALLY
ROOMLINK DRIVER
WIRING OPTIONS FOR MORETHAN ONE WM22
WM22
WM22 WM22
WM22
WIRED IN SERIES
ALL WM22 WIRED IN
SERIES
ROOMLINK DRIVER
NOTE: A COMBINATION OF STAR
WIRING AND SERIES WIRING
CAN BE USED.
WM22
WM22 WM22
WM22
REMOTE ROOM

4 WIRING DIAGRAM
ROOMLINK DRIVER
FLASH RECEIVE
FLOOD EMITTER
SENSOR
4SENSOR 3SENSOR 2SENSOR 1
See WM22 Sensor package for
wiring details of Sensor
PLUGTOP
POWER SUPPLY
5 INSTALLATION GUIDANCE
POWER
OUT IN
SUPPLY DATA SCREEN
SUPPLY DATA SCREEN
Everything connects to the ROOMLINK DRIVER. Up to four FLOOD EMITTERS (SL-FE) and WINDOW EMITTERS (SL-
WE) may be plugged into the two 3.5mm jack sockets using theY-Adapters provided. The plug-top power supply
plugs into the D.C. jack, and the ROOMLINK SENSOR (WM-22) connectors plug into the socket strip.
WINDOW EMITTER (SL-WE)
FLOOD EMITTER (SL-FE)
This is a version of the standard window emitter which can be stuck directly on
to the infra-red 'window" of the hi-fi system, video or satellite receiver used.
Remove protective backing, and press lightly into place. Once successful operation
has been proven, press firmly into place.
This is an emitter that can be stuck or screwed (screws not supplied) directly to
the cabinet housing the source equipment. It permits the ‘repeated’ IR command
to be flooded to all the source components.
The key to a good installation is positioning. As can be seen from the application examples, the ROOMLINK
DRIVER can be placed out of sight behind the equipment, but the FLOOD EMITTERS must be placed in front
of the equipment. The best solution is to use the WINDOW EMITTER (see WINDOW EMITTER instructions) as
this attaches directly to the infra-red window of the system, but when systems are comprised of individually
remote controlled separate components, a FLOOD EMITTER can be used. The closer these are positioned
to the equipment the poorer the receiving angle becomes. It is therefore recommended that initially the FLOOD
EMITTER is positioned some distance away. After correct operation of the FLOOD EMITTER has been
established, try moving it closer to the equipment.
Double check that everything still works properly prior to securing the WINDOW EMITTERSby removing the
protective backing to the underside of the adhesive strip and pressing firmly in place. The FLOOD EMITTER
can also be secured using screws through the holes provided.
An even better arrangement is to conceal the equipment in a cupboard and secure the FLOOD EMITTER face
down to the underside of the top of the cupboard, so that it is completely out of sight.
The main consideration for the ROOMLINK SENSOR (WM22), apart from locating it in line of sight of the remote
control handset, is to AVOID DIRECT INTENSE LIGHT. Spot lamps should be directed away from the Sensor
and close proximity to fluorescent lights should be avoided. Sunlight also encompasses the infra-red spectrum,
so care should be taken to place the Sensor out of the path of direct bright sunlight.
The ROOMLINK SENSOR can be mounted in essentially one of two ways. It can be fitted flush on to a wall
using an M.K. 866 ZIC pattress box (U.K. only) or by using 35mm deep clip-in stud partition wall box (particularly
useful for ceiling mounting as well as wall mounting).
WINDOW EMITTERS
‘Y’ ADAPTORS

ROOMLINK uses the most sophisticated infra-red relay system in the market place today, so 100% reliable operation
is normal. ROOMLINK is designed to be a plug-in adjustment-free product.
It is however wise to follow the checking procedure to make sure that everything is working properly.
When the plug-top power supply is plugged in, the "power" LED on the ROOMLINK DRIVER will illuminate.
From each of the extension rooms, confirm that when the system (or video) remote handset is pointed at the
SENSOR and a button is pressed, that the SENSOR flashes to acknowledge receipt of the code. Repeat the same
exercise , but this time ask a friend to watch the 'flash receive' LED on the ROOMLINK DRIVER. This should also
flash on receipt of a code.
It should now be possible to operate your hi-fi (or video) from any of the extension rooms. Again help from a
friend in watching the equipment respond to the received codes may prove useful.
6 CHECKINGTHE INSTALLATION
ZINS511
OPTIONAL ACCESSORY
Spread Spectrum Super Infra-red Window Emitter (SL-SE)
Where signalling difficulties are encountered with the standard WINDOW EMITTER (SL-
WE), this special unit provides a broader spectrum of IR frequencies to ensure wider
compatibility (840nm to 940nm).
Additionally, there is a red LED which ‘blinks’ to confirm successful transmission when
outputting IR data.
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7 FAULT FINDING
If either of the flash receivers in the SENSOR or Driver fail to respond, first check the accuracy of the wiring and
the quality of the connections. With both flash receivers working, and the hi-fi or video still failing to respond to
the transmitted codes when the FLOOD EMITTER is being used, it may be necessary to move the FLOOD EMITTER
further away - say one metre (3ft) and it should now work. Then gradually move the FLOOD EMITTER nearer
whilst continually checking the reliability of code reception.
One useful tip, is to check the receiving angle of the equipment in use, with it's own handset. If it works at an
acute angle, there should not be a problem with ROOMLINK Transmitter placement.