Labgear MRX 120, MRX 110 TRD User Manual

Labgear Handylink

Remote control extender kit

MRX 120
MRX 110 TRD

Introduction

The Labgear Handylink system is the easy and reliable way to watch and operate digital satellite

TV, free-to-view TV, DVD, video or Hi-Fi equipment from any room in the home.

The Handylink system allows operation of DVD/VCR player and digital satellite/free-to-view
receiver from another room (referred to in this guide as the “Remote Room”). Other equipment
with infra-red remote control, such as a Hi-Fi system, can also be operated. With the addition of a

Handylink Extra Room Extender Kit (available separately) the system can be
extended to include two Remote Rooms.

The Handylink system can work in conjunction with a previously installed TV distribution system
to allow the viewing of digital satellite/free-to-view programmes or DVD/video recordings in other
rooms. Without a T V distribution system in place it will not be possible to control the equipment
remotely. Use the normal remote control handset for the equipment to be controlled from the

Remote Room.

The installation of the Handylink system is very simple – follow this step-by-step guide for the
basic installation and set-up processes for the majority of users.

USER GUIDE

Contents of Handylink Kit

Spare Coaxial Plugs
(see page 10)

TV distribution systems

The Handylink system can be used with any make of TV distribution system (or booster) such

as the Labgear MSA range of amplifiers*. This is normally situated behind the main T V, digital
satellite/free-to-view receiver and DVD/VCR, with cables running from it to the other room or

rooms. The Remote Room must be one of the rooms connected to the TV distribution system.

If the amplifier has been installed elsewhere, eg. in a loft/attic, then a Handylink Bypass Kit* will
need to be fitted before proceeding any further. See “Other ways of connec ting your system”
on page 7.

Please turn to page 8 for Extra Room Ex tender Kit* installation instructions, if the basic
Handylink system has already been installed.

* Available separately

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Diagram for typical Handylink installation

Infra-red
Receiver

Distribution
System

Please refer to page 7 if you are not using a TV distribution system.

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Please note

The Handylink system cannot respond to simultaneous infra-red remote control signals from

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two different sources. For example, if the DVD player in the 1st Remote Room is activated at
exactly the same time as the digital satellite receiver in the 2nd Remote Room, then the commands
will conflict and be lost. However this should rarely cause any problem in normal use.

It is strongly recommended that all electrical devices are switched off and unplugged before

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installation of the Handylink system until all the connections have been made.

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Typical Handylink installation

Step One - Remote Room

Infra-red
Receiver

Step Two - Base Unit

Existing
Distribution
System

1. Place the Infra-red Receiver unit in the

Remote Room, on or near the TV, and
plug its lead into the 3.5mm Jack
socket on the Coupler.

2. Unplug the aerial lead from the TV or

VCR and plug into the IEC female
socket on the Coupler.

3. Plug the Coupler (with the two leads

attached) into the aerial socket.

4. Ensure that the Infra-red Receiver unit

faces into the room and is visible
from the viewing position.

NB. If a VCR is being used in the Remote
Room, the Coupler must be
connected to the aerial socket of
the VCR not the TV.

1. The Base Unit must be installed near

the controlled equipment, ie. VCR or
digital satellite receiver.

2. Locate the cable that goes from the

amplifier to the Remote Room –
unplug it from the Distribution
System and plug into one of the
OUTPUT sockets on the Base Unit.

3. Connect one end of the aerial flylead

(supplied in the kit) to the vacant
Distribution System socket and the
other to the INPUT socket on the
Base Unit.

4. Ensure that the Base Unit is located

within reach of a mains socket, but do
not plug it in at this stage.

NB. If the Distribution System has been installed elsewhere, then refer to “Other ways of

connecting your system” on page 7.

Before fixing the Base Unit to the wall, ensure that it is positioned so that all the cables are
within reach and can be easily connected.

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