Radio Shack 15-1950 User manual

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15-1950 OWNER’S MANUAL — Please read before using this equipment.
Thank you for buying the RadioShack
Wireless IR Remote Extender, which
extends your existing remote control’s
operating range. The extender lets you
control your TV, VCR, stereo, CD player, or
cable converter from a greater distance than
any of your existing remote controls. You
need not worry about line-of-sight
requirements.
Your extender includes a transmitter and a
receiver. The transmitter senses the infrared
signals from your audio/video equipment’s
remote controls and converts them into
wireless transmissions. The receiver senses
these transmissions, converts them back
into identical infrared signals, then relays
them to your audio/video equipment.
Full Remote Control Compatibility 
receives, converts, and relays infrared
signals from virtually any infrared remote
control.
Powerful Radio Frequency  lets you
control audio/video equipment from
anywhere in your house, up to 100 feet (30.5
meters) away.
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1. Place the receiver in front of the audio/
video equipment and position it:
• within 20 feet (6.1 meters) of the
audio/video equipment’s remote
sensor
• where the front of the receiver
directly faces the audio/video
equipment’s remote sensor
The first time you use the extender,
rotate and adjust the receiver’s
telescoping antenna until you get the
best reception.
2. Fully extend the telescoping antenna.
You can easily identify the receiver or
transmitter from the label pasted on the
bottom of the product. The receiver is
equipped with DC 12V and IR OUT jacks,
and the transmitter is equipped with one
DC 12V jack.
3. Connect the supplied AC adapter’s
barrel plug into the receiver’s DC 12V
jack, then connect the adapter’s AC
plug to a standard AC outlet. .
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You must use a Class 2 power
source that supplies 12V DC and
delivers at least 120 mA. Its cen-
ter tip must be set to positive and its plug
must fit the receiver's DC 12V jack. The
supplied adapter meets these specifi-
cations. Using an adapter that does not
meet these specifications could damage the
receiver or the adapter.
• Always connect the AC adapter to the
receiver before you connect it to AC power.
When you finish, disconnect the adapter
from AC power before you disconnect it
from the receiver.
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The lightning symbol is intended to
alert you to the presence of uninsulated
dangerous voltage within this
product’s enclosure that might be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock. Do not open the product’s case.
The exclamation symbol is
intended to inform you that
importantoperating and
maintenance instructions are
included in the literature accompanying
this product.
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of fireor shock hazard,do not expose this
product to rain or moisture.
..CAUTION.. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
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This device complies with 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.
Product: Wireless IR Remote
Extender
Model: 15-1950
Responsible
Party: RadioShack 100 Throckmorton
Fort Worth, TX 76102
Phone: [phone]
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You can connect the supplied IR repeater
when you need to place the receiver next to
your audio/video equipment instead of in
front of it.
1. Insert the repeater’s plug into the
receiver’s 3/32-inch (2.5 mm) IR OUT
jack.
2. Position the front of the repeater facing
the audio/video equipment’s remote
sensor.
To avoid interrupting the signal between
the remote control and the audio/video
equipment, do not place the IR repeater
directly in front of the audio/video’s
remote sensor.
3. Use the supplied adhesive tape on the
back of the IR repeater to stick it in front
of the audio/video equipment.
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1. Place the transmitter away from the
audio/video equipment and the remote
extender’s receiver (in another room,
for example) and position it:
• within 100 feet (30.5 meters) of the
remote extender’s receiver
• within 20 feet (6.1 meters) of the
location where you will be using your
remote control
• with the transmitter’s front facing
your remote control
2. Connect the supplied AC adapter’s
barrel plug into the transmitter’s DC
12V jack, then connect the adapter’s
AC plug to a standard AC outlet. .#
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The extender’s LEDs (particularly the
transmitter’s) might blink occasionally. This
is caused by interference in the local vicinity
and is normal.
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Your extender might cause TV or radio
interference even when it is operating
properly. To determine whether your
extender is causing the interference, turn off
your extender. If the interference goes away,
your extender is causing it. Try to eliminate
the interference by:
• moving your extender away from the
receiver
• connecting your extender to an outlet
that is on a different electrical circuit
from the receiver
• contacting your local RadioShack store
for help
If you cannot eliminate the interference, the
FCC requires that you stop using your
extender.
This device complies with 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.
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Keep the extender dry; if it gets wet, wipe it
dryimmediately. Use andstore the extender
only in normal temperature environments.
Handle the extender carefully; do not drop it.
Keep the extender away from dust and dirt,
and wipe it with a dampcloth occasionally to
keep it looking new.
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If your extender is not performing as it
should, take it to your local RadioShack
store for assistance. Modifying or tampering
with the extender’s internal components can
cause a malfunction and might invalidate its
warranty and void your FCC authorization to
operate it.
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Power Supply ... 120 VAC/60Hz, 12 VDC/120mA
Transmitter
Transmit Frequency .............................. 418 MHz
Modulation Type .............. Amplitude Shift Keying
Transmit Power (EIRP) (FCC) ................... 1 mW
Frequency Accuracy ................................ ±1 MHz
Remote Range (R/C to TX) .......................... 20 ft
(6.1 m)
Extension Range (TX to RX) (Min).............. 100 ft
(30.5 m)
Receiver
Operation Frequency.........................418 ±1 MHz
Input Sensitivity (min.)...................................−85 dB
Remote Range (RX to VCR)..........................20ft
(6.1 m)
External IR Jack ........................ 3/32 in. (2.5 mm)
Operating Temperature ................... 32°to 104°F
(0°to 40° C)
Dimensions (HWD) ............. 25/8×37/8×31/16 in.
(66 ×99 ×78 mm)
Weight
Receiver ....................................... 3.17 oz (90 g)
Transmitter .................................. 3.53 oz (100 g)
Specifications are typical; individual units might
vary. Specifications are subject to change and
improvement without notice.
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You must use a Class 2 power
source that supplies 12V DC and
delivers at least 120 mA. Its cen-
ter tip must be set to positive and its plug
must fit the transmitter's DC 12V jack. The
supplied adapter meets these specifi-
cations. Using an adapter that does not
meet these specifications could damage the
transmitter or the adapter.
• Always connect the AC adapter to the
transmitter before you connect it to AC
power. When you finish, disconnect the
adapter from AC power before you
disconnect it from the transmitter.
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Limited Ninety-Day Warranty
This product is warranted by RadioShack against
manufacturing defects in material and workmanship
under normal use for ninety (90) days from the date of
purchase from RadioShack company-owned stores
and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers.
EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack
MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IM-
PLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF MER-
CHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE
DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRAN-
TIES CONTAINED HEREIN. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED
HEREIN, RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY
OR RESPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY
OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO
ANY LIABILITY, LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DI-
RECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OR PERFOR-
MANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF
ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY, INCLUDING,
BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY DAMAGES RESULTING
FROM INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OF TIME, DATA,
PROPERTY, REVENUE, OR PROFIT OR ANY INDI-
RECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUEN-
TIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BEEN
ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAM-
AGES.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an
implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages, so the above
limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
In the event of a product defect during the warranty
period, take the product and the RadioShack sales re-
ceipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack
store. RadioShack will, at its option, unless otherwise
provided by law: (a) correct the defect by product re-
pair without charge for parts and labor; (b) replace the
product with one of the same or similar design; or (c)
refund the purchase price. All replaced parts and
products, and products on which a refund is made, be-
come the property of RadioShack. New or recondi-
tioned parts and products may be used in the
performance of warranty service. Repaired or re-
placed parts and products are warranted for the re-
mainder of the original warranty period. You will be
charged for repair or replacement of the product made
after the expiration of the warranty period.
This warranty does not cover: (a) damage or failure
caused by or attributable to acts of God, abuse, acci-
dent, misuse, improper or abnormal usage, failure to
follow instructions, improper installation or mainte-
nance, alteration, lightning or other incidence of ex-
cess voltage or current; (b) any repairs other than
those provided by a RadioShack Authorized Service
Facility; (c) consumables such as fuses or batteries;
(d) cosmetic damage; (e) transportation, shipping or
insurance costs; or (f) costs of product removal, instal-
lation, set-up service adjustment or reinstallation.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you
may also have other rights which vary from state to
state.
RadioShack Customer Relations, 200 Taylor Street,
6th Floor, Fort Worth, TX 76102
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