Labgear Handylink
Remote control extender kit
MRX 120 USER GUIDE
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 TV 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.
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 TV, 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 connecting your system” on page 7.
Please turn to page 8 for Extra Room Extender 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.
Please note
•The Handylink system cannot respond to simultaneous infra-red remote control signals from 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 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
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.
Step Two - Base Unit
Existing
Distribution
System
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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