X10 VR30A User manual

OWNER'S MANUAL
Video Sender
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CONTENTS
CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS ...............................................4
VIDEO SENDER ..................................................................4
VIDEO RECEIVER ...............................................................5
CONNECTING UP....................................................................6
HOOKING UP THE VIDEO SENDER.........................................6
HOOKING UP THE VIDEO RECEIVER ......................................8
IFYOU WANT TO USE YOUR VIDEO SENDER TO TRANSMIT
FROM YOUR STEREO SYSTEM ONLY ........................................9
REMOTE EXTENDER FEATURE ................................................10
TROUBLESHOOTING ..............................................................10
SENDER
(TOP VIEW)RECEIVER (BOTTOM VIEW)
2.4 GHz
Channel
Switch
TV Channel Switch
2.4 GHz Channel
Switch
INTRODUCTION
The VT32A Video Transmitter works with the VR30A Video Receiver.
Both are included in the VK54A Wireless Video Sender kit. You connect
the VT32A Sender to your DBS receiver, VCR, Cable Box, etc., and
connect the VR30A Receiver to the TV which can be in another room, up
to 100 feet away. The Video Sender converts the Audio and Video signals
from your DBS receiver, VCR, Cable Box, etc., into wireless Radio
Frequency (RF) signals and transmits them (even through walls) to the
Video Receiver unit. The Video Receiver converts the signals back to A/V
signals which are fed through a cable to your TV's COAX or A/V input
jacks.
When used with X10 universal remotes your Video Sender also lets you
operate some brands of DBS while watching it in another room. By
purchasing an optional Powermid IR Extender System (Model PM5900)
you can control other A/V products such as VCRs, Cable Boxes, etc. while
watching a TV in another room.
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
experiencingthe 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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2.4 GHz Video
Antenna
TV Output
Connector
A/V Input
Jacks
Power Supply
Jack
2.4 GHz Channel
Switch
(on bottom)
TV Channel
Switch
(on bottom)
ON-OFF
Switch
(on side)
Antenna for
IR Extender
Feature
IR Extender
Jack A/V Input
Jacks
Power Supply
Jack
2.4 GHz Video
Antenna
ON-OFF
Switch
(on side)
2.4 GHz Channel
Switch
CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS
VIDEO SENDER VIDEO RECEIVER

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3. Plug the Video Sender's Power Supply (the smaller of the two power
supplies) into a convenient 120 volt wall outlet and plug its jack into the
Video Sender.
4. Position the Video Sender 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 Receiver.
IFYOU HAVE SEVERAL A/VCOMPONENTS
If you have two or more A/V components
(e.g. DBS, VCR, Cable Box, DVD, 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
you just need to identify the last component
in the chain and connect its LINE OUT
jacks to the Video Sender's A/V jacks.
If the last component in the chain does not
have spare LINE OUT jacks, reconnect
the TV to the last component in the chain
using the included COAX cable to connect
the VHF/UHF ports, then use the A/V
connections for the Video Sender.
Point the small tubular antenna up if you
intend to use the IR Extender feature (See
page 10).
CONNECTING UP
1. Connect one set of Audio/Video cables to the VIDEO and AUDIO
jacks of the Video Sender. Take care to match the colors of the plugs on
the cable with the jacks on the Video Sender.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the Audio/Video OUT jacks on
your primary TV (the one you want to send the picture FROM). 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 DBS Receiver/
Cable Box/VCR to your TV.
Cable Box
DVD Player
DBS (Satellite)
Receiver
TV
a) Connections for a TV
with A/V OUT jacks. b) Connections for a TV without A/V OUT
jacks.
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IFYOUR TVIS ALREADY HOOKED UP TO A
DBS RECEIVER OR OTHER A/VDEVICE
If a DBS Receiver or other A/V
component is connected to the TV using
A/V cables, you can connect the Audio/
Video 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.
HOOKING UP THE VIDEO RECEIVER
1. Connect a set of Audio/Video cables to
the A/V OUT jacks on the Audio/Video
Receiver. Connect the other end to
your TV (use Yellow for video, and
either L or R channel for audio).
2. Plug the Audio/Video Receiver's Power
Supply jack (the larger power supply
than the one used for the Sender) into
the Audio/Video Receiver and plug the
power supply into a 120 volt wall outlet.
3. Turn the Audio/Video Receiver's power
switch (on side of unit) on.
4. Set the channel switch to the same letter as you set on the Video
Sender, A, B, C, or D.
5. Position the Audio/Video 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 where you set up the Video Sender.
IFYOUR TVDOES NOT HAVE A/VCONNECTORS
You can use the supplied coaxial cable to connect the TV OUT socket on
the Audio/Video Receiver 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 Audio/Video
Receiver (on bottom) to
the same channel (3 or
4).
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) jack and
COAX cable unconnected.

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RECEIVER (SOLDSEPARATELY)
TRANSMITTER
TROUBLESHOOTING
If you do not see a picture on your TV:
Check that the Sender and the Receiver are on the same letter channel (A, B,
C, or D). The channel switches are on the bottom of the units.
There is a power light on the front of each unit. Check that the power switch
on the side of each unit is ON.
Verify that your connections to the TV are correct. If you are using the RCA
jacks, make sure you are using the appropriate input mode for your TV, try
pressingthe A-B button or Video button on yourTV's remote control to change
the input mode (consult your TV's owner's manual, if necessary). If you are
using the COAX cable, verify that the Receiver and the TV are on the same
channel (3 or 4).
If you connected the Receiver to a VCR and then connected the VCR to your
TV, you might need to turn the VCR OFF to see the picture on your TV. Or
you might need to turn the VCR on, AND set it to record the picture from the
Video Sender, in order to see the picture on your TV. Or you might need to
press the A-B button on your VCR's remote control. Consult your VCR's
owner's manual from more information.
Point antennas at each other
If you get a picture but the quality is poor:
Try different positions for the antennas on the Sender and Receiver.The system
usually works best with the flat side of the antennas facing each other (see
diagrambelow).Sometimes, however, reflections and other effects inthehome
mightaffect the signal so that some adjustment of either the Senderor Receiver
antenna may be necessary to get the best the signal.
THE REMOTE EXTENDER FEATURE
The Remote Extender feature allows X10 universal remotes to control some
models of RCA DBS 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.
Connect the other end of the cable to the IR Control input on the RCA DBS
Receiver (DBS II or later model).
Point the small tubular antenna on the Video Sender up.
To operate the controls on the RCA DBS Satellite Receiver from another
room, just press the appropriate buttons on the remote (in SAT mode). The
remote sends RF signals directly to the Video Sender, even through walls.
The Video Sender passes these signals through the Remote Extender cable
to the RCA DBS Satellite Receiver.
Take a look at what the video signal is passing through or near to get to the
Receiver. Metal objects and electromagnetic fields can distort the signal. Try
to keep the Receiver as far away from other devices as the cables allow. In
most cases, relocating the Sender or Receiver a few feet is enough to avoid
the source of interference.
Tryunplugging/turningoff any electromagnetic interferenceproducingdevices,
such as a microwave oven, baby monitor, computer, wireless LAN, wireless
speakers, cordless phone, cell phone, etc. Other 2.4 GHz devices can distort
the picture and/or cause buzzing in the audio. If you are experiencing
interference between the Video Sender and some other equipment that uses
2.4 GHz, check the other device's owner's manual for the frequencies of each
channelthatituses. X10 Video Senders use the following frequencies: Channel
A: 2.411 GHz, Chan B: 2.434 GHz, Chan C: 2.453 GHz, Chan D: 2.473 GHz.
We recommend using a frequency on the other device that is farthest from
channel A or D, depending on which side of the band the other device is
transmitting. Otherwise you will need to discontinue use of the device while
using the Video Sender and Receiver.
Formore helpwith setupplease visit www.x10.com/support

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