Universal Remote Control BENDER User manual

REMOTE CONTROL
BENDER
OWNERS MANUAL
Receiver

Location of Controls
Bender Front
Remote Control
Indicators &
IR Transmitter/Receiver
Bender Back
IR Probe
DC Power
Accessory
DC 12 V, AC 120V/230V or 240V
Adaptor x1
Infrared Extender X 1

Caution:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with CE regulation.
These regulations 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 this manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
situation. 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 distance between the interfered equipment and the receiver
Connect the interfered equipment into an outlet on a circuit
which is different from that the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Important Safety Precautions
‧To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not submerge or expose this
products to water
‧To avoid electric shock, do not open this units. The Bender contains
no user serviceable parts. Doing so will void the warranty
‧Use only the power adaptor provided with the Bender
‧Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords.
‧If you are experiencing difficulty with this products, do not attempt
to service it yourself. Please call your vendor for assistance.

Product Description
The Bender Infrared Remote Control Extender enables you to
extend the range and angles of your present Infrared Remote
Control
Unlike ordinary remote controls which are only effective in close
range." line of sight" use, The Bender can receive the IR signal
from your remote controller and retransmit it via an IR probe to
any devices. Such method can extend the angle and distance of
original IR signal.
Applications
The Remote operation of electronics products that utilize IR
(Infrared) remote control technology such as:
‧Satellite Receivers
‧Televisions
‧VCR's (Video Cassette Recorders)
‧CD's (Compact Disc)
‧DVD's (Digital Video Disc)
‧LDP's (Laser Disc Players)
‧Cable Converter Boxes
‧Audio / Hi-Fi Stereo Systems
‧Any (IR) Remote Controlled Devices
"Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may
not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device."

Application Diagram
Bending of the IR Signal

Installation & Operation Guide
Picture 1
Power
Adaptor
Make sure the IR probe is sticked toward
IR sensor receiving Window with proper position
(about within 0.5M and working angles +/- 15°).
Working with extender probe

Picture 2
Picture 4
Keep Vertical
Power
Adaptor
Remote Control
Working Angle not
more than +/- 15°
Distance Not less than 0.3M and not more than 5M
Working Angle not more than +/- 15°

Care and Maintenance
‧Keep the Bender dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately.
‧Use and store the Bender only in normal temperature
environments. Extreme temperature can shorten the life of
electronic devices
‧Handle the Bender gently and carefully. Dropping it can
damage the circuit board and can cause it to work improperly.
‧Keep the Bender away from dust and dirt, which can cause
premature wear of parts.
‧Wipe the Bender with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it
looking new. Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or
strong detergents.
Specifications
Operating Voltage ...............................…...…...120 VAC,60Hz /
230 or 240 VAC, 50Hz/
DC 12V, 100mA(Min.)
Power Consumption ……..................…....................1 Watts Max.
Effective operating range......................….......................5M(Min.)
Infrared Receiver range: Tuning Frequency.....................38 KHz
Extender Probe………………… 1.5m, 2.5m and 3.5m in length