smart home VK22A User manual

OWNER'S MANUAL
Video Sender
AUDIO/VIDEO EXTENDER SYSTEM
MODEL VK22A
(INCLUDES VT20A TRANSMITTER, VR20A RECEIVER,
AND UR23A UNIVERSAL BACKLIT REMOTE)
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INTRODUCTION
Your Wireless Video Sender kit consists of a transmitter base unit
which connects to your DSS receiver, and a receiver unit which
connects to the TV in another room. The Video Sender Transmitter
converts the A/V signal from your DSS into a radio signal and
transmits it (even through walls) to the Video Sender Receiver unit.
The Video Sender Receiver converts the signals back to A/V signals
which are fed through a cable to your TV's A/V input jacks.
When used with X-10 universal remotes your Video Sender also
allows you to operate your DSS while watching it in another room. By
purchasing an optional X-10 Powermid (Model PM5900) you can
control other A/V products such as VCRs, Cable Boxes, etc. while
watching a TV in another room.
There are just a few simple steps to follow to hook up your Video
Sender kit to a DSS, VCR or Cable Box.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product
to rain or moisture.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read
before the product is operated.
2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for
future reference.
3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions
should be adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should be followed.
5. Cleaning - Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use
liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
6. Attachments - Do not use attachments not recommended by the product
manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
7. Water and Moisture - Do not use this product near water - for Example, near a
bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a
swimming pool; and the like.
8. Accessories - Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or
adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product.
Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturers instructions, and
should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.
9. A product and cart combination should be moved with care.
Quick stops, excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the
product and cart combination to overturn.
10. Ventilation - Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and
to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect if from overheating,
and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never
be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.
This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or
rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturers instructions have
been adhered to.
11. Power Sources - This product should be operated only from the type of power
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source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type or power
supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For
products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the
operating instructions.
12. Grounding or Polarization - This product is equipped with a polarized
alternating current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other).
This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If
you are unable to insert the plug fully into the cutlet, try reversing the plug. If the
plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete
outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
13. Power-Cord Protection - Power supply cords should be routed so that they are
not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them,
paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the product.
14. Lightning - For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or
when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from
the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent
damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.
15. Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral
convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
16. Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of any kind into this product
through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts
that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the
product.
17. Servicing - Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or
removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer
all servicing to qualified service personnel.
18. Damage Requiring Service - Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer
servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
a) When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged,
b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product,
c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water,
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d) If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions.
Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an
improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often
require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its
normal operation,
e) If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way, and
f) When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a
need for service.
19. Heat - The product should be situated away from heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
FCC CAUTION
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.
This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy, and if not installed and
used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturers instructions, it may
cause interference to radio and television reception. It has been type tested and
found to comply with the limits for remote control devices in accordance with the
specifications in Sub-Parts B and C of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to
provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by unplugging the equipment, try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures.
 Reorient the antenna of the radio/TV experiencing the interference.
 Relocate the equipment with respect to the radio/TV.
 Move the equipment away from the radio/TV.
 Plug the equipment into an outlet on a different electrical circuit from the radio/TV
experiencing the interference.
 If necessary, consult your local Dealer for additional suggestions.
NOTE: Modifications to this product will void the user's authority to operate this
equipment.
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CONTENTS
CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS ........................................ 8
VIDEO SENDER TRANSMITTER ............................................. 8
VIDEO SENDER RECEIVER .................................................. 9
CONNECTING UP........................................................... 10
HOOKING UP THE VIDEO SENDER TRANSMITTER ................... 10
HOOKING UP THE VIDEO SENDER RECEIVER ........................ 12
IFYOU WANT TO USE YOUR VIDEO SENDER TO TRANSMIT
FROM YOUR STEREO SYSTEM ONLY.................................... 13
FINE TUNING YOUR VIDEO SENDER ................................ 14
REMOTE EXTENDER FEATURE ........................................... 15
SETTING UPTHE SUPERREMOTE..................................... 16
BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS .................................................. 16
INSTALLING BATTERIES .................................................... 17
SETTING UP FOR TV, VCR, CABLE BOX AND SATELLITE ......... 18
CODE LISTINGS ............................................................ 19
USING AUX ................................................................ 33
SEARCHING FOR CODES ................................................. 34
IDENTIFYING CODES FOUND WITH CODE SEARCH ................. 35
SETTING THE SLEEP TIMER ............................................... 37
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X-10 HOME AUTOMATION .......................................... 38
CONTROLLERS AND MODULES .......................................... 38
HOUSECODES AND UNIT CODES ....................................... 39
INSTALLING X-10 COMPONENTS .................................. 39
TRANSCEIVER MODULE ................................................... 39
LAMP MODULE ............................................................ 40
CONTROLLING X-10 MODULES WITH THE SUPERREMOTE....... 41
SETTING THE X-10 SLEEP TIMER...................................... 42
CHANGING THE X-10 HOUSECODE .................................. 43
USING AN IR MINI CONTROLLER (IR543)........................ 44
EXPANDING YOUR SYSTEM............................................ 45
TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................ 47
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Antenna for
IR Extender
Feature IR Extender
Jack
A/V Input
Jacks
Power Cord
2.4 GHz
Video
Antenna
Power On/
Off Switch
Channel
Switch
CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS
VIDEO SENDER TRANSMITTER
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A/V Output
Jacks
Power Cord
Channel
Switch
2.4 GHz
Video
Antenna
TV Output
Connector
TV Channel
Switch
Power On/
Off Switch
VIDEO SENDER RECEIVER
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AUDIO
VIDEO LR
VIDEO LR
DSS
AUDIO
TV
ANTENN
A
TO TV
ANTENN
IN
OUT
OUT
UHF/VHF
AUDIO
VIDEO LR
VIDEO LR
DSS
AUDIO
TV
UHF/VHF
TO TV ANTENNA
TO TV
ANTENNA
a) Connections for a TV
with A/V OUT jacks.
b) Connections for a TV
without A/V OUT
jacks.
A/V Cable Coaxial
Cable
CONNECTING UP
HOOKING UP THE VIDEO SENDER TRANSMITTER
1. Connect one set of Audio/Video cables to the VIDEO and AUDIO
jacks of your Video Sender Transmitter. Take care to match the
colors of the plugs on the cable with the jacks on the Video
Sender Transmitter.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the Audio/Video OUT jacks
on your TV. Take care to match the colors of the plugs on the
cable with the jacks on the TV. If the jacks on the TV are colored
differently, connect the yellow plug to the jack labelled VIDEO, the
red plug to the jack labelled AUDIO RIGHT and the white plug to
the jack labeled AUDIO LEFT.
Note: If your TV does not include Audio/Video OUT jacks, you
will need to remake the connections as shown in diagram b) using
the TV antenna (coaxial) connections to link up the DSS Receiver/
Cable Box/VCR to your TV.
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3. Plug the Video Sender Transmitter into a convenient 120 volt wall
outlet.
4. Position the Video Sender Transmitter in a convenient location
such as on top of the TV and orient the antenna so that the flat
side points in the direction of the room where you will be
installing the Video Sender Receiver.
IFYOU HAVE SEVERAL A/V COMPONENTS
If you have two or more A/V
components (e.g. DSS, VCR,
Cable Box, Video Disk etc.) that
you want to watch in another
room, they will probably already
be hooked up to the local TV in
series (see the diagram to the
right). To connect the Video
Sender transmitter you just need
to identify the last component in
the chain and connect its LINE
OUT jacks to the Video Sender
Transmitter's LINE IN jacks.
If the last component in the chain
does not have spare LINE OUT
jacks, reconnect the local TV to
the last component in the chain
using coaxial cables to connect
the VHF/UHF ports, then use the
A/V connections for the Video
Sender.
Fully extend the telescopic antenna if you intend to use the IR
Extender feature (See page 15).
UHF/VHF
UHF/VHF
VIDEO LR
DSS
AUDIO
TV
CABLE
VIDEO DISK
OUT
IN
IN
OUT
OUT
IN
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HOOKING UP THE VIDEO SENDER RECEIVER
1. Connect a set of Audio/Video cables the LINE OUT jacks of your
Video Sender Receiver. Connect the other end to your TV.
AUDIO
VIDEO LR
VIDEO LR
AUDIO
TV
2. Plug the Video Sender Receiver into a 120 volt wall outlet.
3. Position the Video Sender Receiver in a convenient location such
as on top of the TV and orient the antenna so that the flat side
points in the direction of the room where you set up the Video
Sender Transmitter.
IFYOUR TV DOES NOT HAVE
A/V CONNECTORS
You can use the supplied coaxial
cable to connect the TV OUT
socket on the Video Sender to the
Antenna input on your TV. If you
already have an antenna
connected to your TV, you will
need to use a TV antenna splitter.
Set your TV and the TV Channel
switch on the Video Sender to the
same channel (3 or 4).
TV
UHF/VHF
ANTENNA
TO TV
TO TV ANTENNA
12
TV
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IFYOU WANT TO USE YOUR VIDEO SENDER TO TRANSMIT
FROM YOUR STEREO SYSTEM ONLY
Just hook up the Video Sender using only the red and white jacks for
the right and left channels of the audio signal. Leave the yellow
(video) jacks unconnected.
IFYOUR SECOND TV RECEIVER IS ALREADY HOOKED UP TO ADSS
RECEIVER OR OTHER A/V DEVICE
If your DSS Receiver or other A/V component is connected to the TV
using A/V cables, you can connect the Video Sender Receiver to the
free LINE IN jacks on the component. If there are no LINE IN jacks,
you will need to use a TV antenna splitter as described earlier.
DSS
OUT
IN
AUDIO
VIDEO L R
TV
VIDEO LR
AUDIO
COMPACT DISC
OUT
IN
TV
VIDEO LR
AUDIO
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FINE TUNING YOUR VIDEO SENDER
The Wireless Video Sender usually works best with the flat faces of
the antennas on the Transmitter and Receiver unit facing each other
(i.e. in Line of sight - see diagram below). Sometimes, however,
reflections and other effects in the home may affect the signal so that
some adjustment of either the Transmitter or Receiver antenna may be
necessary to get the best the signal.
IFYOU ARE NOT GETTING ANY SIGNAL AT ALL
Check that the CHANNEL slide switch (labeled 1 to 4) on both Video
Sender units is set to the same number.
If you are using coaxial TV connections from the Video Sender
Receiver, check that the TV is connected to it is tuned to the same
channel as the TV Channel switch on the Video Sender (3 or 4).
IFTHE SIGNAL IS POOR, OR THERE IS INTERFERENCE
Try changing the channel on both Video Sender units. Do this by
adjusting the CHANNEL slide switch on the side of each Video
Sender unit to any position from 1-4. Make sure both units are set to
the same channel.
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THE REMOTE EXTENDER FEATURE
The Remote Extender feature allows the SuperRemote and certain
other brands of universal remotes to control some models of RCA DSS
Receivers from another room. For example, you can change channels
on your Satellite Receiver while viewing in another room.
To use the Remote Extender Function you need to use the included
Remote Extender Cable. Connect this cable to the IR jack on the
Video Sender Transmitter. Connect the other end of the cable to the IR
Control input on the RCA DSS Receiver.
Fully extend the antenna on the Video Sender Transmitter.
To operate the RCA DSS Satellite Receiver from another room, just
press the SAT button on the SuperRemote, then the appropriate
buttons to control the DSS receiver. The remote sends RF signals direct
to the Video Sender Transmitter, even through walls. The Video
Sender Transmitter passes these signals through the Remote Extender
cable to the RCA DSS Satellite Receiver.
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SETTING UP
THESUPERREMOTE
6-IN-1 SUPERREMOTE
The 6-in-1 SuperRemote allows you to control practically everything
electrical in your home. It combines IR technology that lets you control
your TV, VCR, and Cable box; with RF technology that lets you
control your DSS as well as lamps and appliances anywhere in your
home.
BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS
INDICATOR LIGHT - The indicator light flashes when the remote is
operating.
POWER - Works in the same way as your original remote. Also turns
All Lights On in X-10 mode.
SET UP - Used for programming the remote.
BACKLIGHTING - Lights up the keyboard when pressed, then times out
after a few seconds. Stays on as long as you keep pressing buttons.
X-10 - Lets you control X-10 modules to operate lamps and
appliances around the home. Requires transceiver (sold separately).
TV, VCR, CBL, AUX1, AUX2, SAT - Used to select the device to control.
SAT includes DSS receivers.
0-9 - Used as your original remote and to enter device codes.
A-B - Selects TV/VCR when in VCR mode, input source when in TV
mode, A.B in cable mode, and TV/DSS in SAT mode.
ENTER - Used when searching for codes, setting SLEEP timers,
changing Housecodes, etc.
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LAST - Selects the last channel viewed on your TV, VCR, Cable Box or
Satellite Receiver.
CHANNEL UP/DOWN- Works like your original remote. Also used to
switch X-10 modules on and off.
MUTE - Works the same as your original remote. Also turns off all
your X-10 modules when in X-10 mode.
VOLUME UP/DOWN- Works like your original remote. Also used to
brighten and dim lamps connected to X-10 Modules.
TIMER - Used to set the Sleep Timer to automatically switch off the TV
and/or X-10 modules after a preset time.
DISP - Used to access on-screen information.
PLAY, REW, FF, STOP - Work the same as on your original remote.
SELECT - Used for menu selections on DSS receivers.
GUIDE - Displays the menu guide on DSS receivers.
REC - Record button. Works the same as your original remote. You
must press the REC button twice to begin recording.
PAUSE - Works the same as your original remote. Also displays the
main menu for DSS receivers when in SAT mode.
1. Push the tab and
lift off the battery
cover.
2. Fit four AAA
alkaline batteries,
taking care to
match the + and -
marks in the
battery
compartment.
INSTALLING BATTERIES
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SETTING UP FOR TV, VCR, CABLE BOX AND SATELLITE
RECEIVER
1. Turn on the device
you want to control
(TV, VCR, cable
box, satellite
receiver etc.).
2. Press and hold
SETUP until the
LED indicator
lights steadily.
Release the
SETUP button.
3. Press and release
the mode button
that matches the
device you want
to control. The LED
blinks once. Use
AUX for CD
equipment.
Notes:
For CD players use the AUX buttons. For Laser Disks use the VCR
button.
If your TV/VCR/Cable Box/Satellite Receiver does not respond, try
the other codes for your brand. If it still doesnt respond, try the Code
Search method on page 34.
If the LED blinked rapidly when you entered the code,you may have
entered an invalid code. Recheck the code in the code list and try
again.
If some buttons do not operate your equipment,try one of the other
codes for your brand.
4. Enter the 3
digit Code
from the
Library Code
Tables. The LED
turns off after
the last digit
entered.
5. Point the remote at
the device and
press the POWER
button. Your device
should turn off.
6. Turn your
device on and
press
CHANNEL+. If
the device
responds,
setup is
complete.
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TV CODES
ABEX ......................................................................................................................... 185
ACME ........................................................................................................................ 003
ADA .......................................................................................................................... 016
ADC ..................................................................................................................012, 096
ADMIRAL ............................................................................................................014, 186
ADVENTURA .............................................................................................................. 187
AIKO ......................................................................................................................... 029
ALLERON ................................................................................................................... 059
AMTRON ................................................................................................................... 051
AKAI .......................................................................................................................... 015
AMSTRAD .................................................................................................................. 202
ANAM NATIONAL............................................................. 016, 051, 055, 205, 206, 207
AOC......................................................................... 017, 018, 020, 022, 188, 189, 208
AUDIOVOX ................................................................................................................ 051
.......................................................................................................................................
BELCOR ..................................................................................................................... 017
BELL & HOWELL ..........................................................................................014, 062, 096
BRADFORD................................................................................................................. 051
BROKWOOD ............................................................................................................. 017
.......................................................................................................................................
CANDLE.............................................................................................017, 021, 022, 187
CAPEHART ................................................................................................................. 188
CELEBRITY .................................................................................................................. 015
CENTURION .............................................................................................................. 022
CETRONIC ................................................................................................................. 055
CITIZEN .................................... 017, 021, 022, 029, 051, 055, 084, 118, 184, 187, 190
CLAIRTONE ................................................................................................................ 189
CLASSIC .................................................................................................................... 055
COLORTYME ......................................................................................017, 022, 023, 213
CONCERTO .......................................................................................................017, 022
CONTEC/CONY ....................................................... 024, 025, 026, 027, 051, 055, 189
CRAIG ...............................................................................................................051, 055
CROWN ....................................................................................................051, 055, 184
CURTIS MATHES ................................................ 013, 017, 022, 028, 062, 084, 118, 184
CXC...................................................................................................................051, 055
.......................................................................................................................................
DAEWOO................................. 017, 018, 022, 029, 030, 031, 055, 098, 139, 140, 184
DAYTRON .................................................................................................. 017, 022, 184
DIMENSIA .................................................................................................................. 013
DUMONT........................................................................................................... 017, 164
DYNASTY................................................................................................................... 055
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DYNATECH ................................................................................................................191
............................................................................................................................... ........
ELECTROBAND ................................................................................................... 015, 189
ELECTROHOME ......................................................................... 016, 017, 022, 034, 035
EMERSON ........................ 017, 022, 025, 027, 036, 037, 038, 039, 040, 043, 044, 045
........................................ 046, 047, 048, 049, 050, 051, 052, 053, 054, 055, 056, 057
........................................ 058, 059, 060, 062, 136, 137, 176, 184, 189, 190, 192, 210
ENVISION.......................................................................................................... 017, 022
.......................................................................................................................................
FISHER ...............................................................................................062, 063, 064, 193
FUJITSO ..................................................................................................................... 059
FUNAI .......................................................................................................051, 055, 059
FUTURETEC ........................................................................................................051, 055
.......................................................................................................................................
GE.... 013, 016, 017, 022, 035, 065, 067, 068, 100, 176, 177, 178, 179, 180, 181, 194
GIBRALTER .......................................................................................................... 017, 164
GOLDSTAR ................................ 017, 018, 022, 025, 069, 070, 071, 168, 169, 184, 185
GRUNDY ................................................................................................... 051, 059, 184
.......................................................................................................................................
HALLMARK .........................................................................................................017, 022
HARVARD ...................................................................................................................051
HITACHI .................... 017, 022, 024, 025, 026, 072, 073, 074, 100, 150, 151, 152, 153
........................................ 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 163, 192, 211, 212
.......................................................................................................................................
IMA ...........................................................................................................................051
INFINITY .................................................................................................................... 075
.......................................................................................................................................
JANEIL .......................................................................................................................187
JBL .............................................................................................................................075
JCB ............................................................................................................................ 015
JC PENNY ......................................... 013, 017, 018, 021, 022, 035, 065, 067, 071, 076
................................................................ 077, 084, 100, 118, 141, 184, 185, 194, 214
JENSEN ............................................................................................................. 017, 022
JVC................................... 024, 025, 026, 067, 073, 078, 079, 080, 102, 171, 172, 195
.......................................................................................................................................
KAWASHO................................................................................................. 015, 017, 022
KAYPANI .................................................................................................................... 188
KEC ...........................................................................................................................055
KENWOOD .......................................................................................................017, 022
KLOSS NOVABEAM ............................................................................081, 082, 187, 196
KTV................................................................................... 051, 055, 083, 184, 189, 190
.......................................................................................................................................
LODGENET ................................................................................................................096
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