Marantz RX77 user guide

Model RX-77 User Guide

RF Extender

Introduction

Possible Set-ups

The RF Extender can be used in several situations:

• Your devices can be remotely controlled while the
RF Extender is placed in line of sight (situation A).

• The set-ups in situation A, B and C can
be combined. If you want to control
devices in different locations,
you have to place

• The RF Extender controls devices placed in
an adjacent room (situation B).

• The RF Extender is placed inside a closet
or a rack together with your devices

(situation C ).

You can operate all
RF Extenders with

See Multiple RF Extenders on p. 6 to
apply the necessary settings.

Situation B

Situation C

Situation A

a RF Extender in
each location.

one remote control.

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Working Angle and Range of the IR blaster

Warning The IR signals sent out by the RF Extender always have to be able to reach the

receiving eyes of your devices. Make sure that the IR blaster (dark plastic window
on top of the RF Extender) is aimed at your devices.

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Minimum distance:4 inches (10 cm)

Maximum distance: Approx. 16 feet (5m)

Before you install the RF Extender, you should decide which of the

set-up described on p. 1 apply to your needs.

It is also possible to place RF Extender with the IR blaster facing up. In this case,
the RF Extender can be placed at a distance and higher than the devices.
Make sure there are no objects between the RF Extender and the receiving eyes.

Mounting

The RF Extender can be mounted to a piece of furniture using the included
mounting plate and the 4 screws. Take into account the range and the working
angle of the IR blaster. Also make sure to place the RF Extender in a
central position aimed directly at your devices.

Warning It is adviced not to place the RF Extender inside or near a metal closet as

RF signals can be disturbed by metal objects.

Installation

To get optimal results, it is recommended to place the RF Extender horizontally
with the IR blaster facing up or down.

from the bottom of the

1 Remove the mounting plate

2 Screw the plate where you
want to place the RF Extender.
Provide space to connect the

power adapter.

3 Slide the RF Extender on the

mounting plate.

Place the RF Extender mounted
up side down inside a closet.
Always maintain a minimum
distance of 4 inches (10 cm)
between the RF Extender and
your devices.

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