Marmitek 121101 User Manual

CABLELINK75

OWNER’S MANUAL 3

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121101 • CABLELINK

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Transmitter - Sender - Zender

Receiver - Empfänger - Ontvanger

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1. READ THIS FIRST !

Caution: to reduce risk of electric shock, do not disassemble any part of the videosender system. No user-serviceable parts are inside. If you spill liquid on it, disconnect the unit from the AC outlet to prevent possible fire or shock hazard and consult authorized service personnel. Use only the supplied powersupplies. Defective parts must be replaced by original spareparts only.

Powerline operated equipment or accessories connected to the unit should bear the CE certification mark and should not be modified in any way that might defeat the safety features. Your CableLink meets all European standards for EMC, Safety and Radio Frequency, however inteference from other RF transmitters may occur. The range of the CableLink is at least 30 meters in an open air situation, however indoor the range is highly influenced by construction materials applied within the house.

Warning: to prevent electric shock hazard, do not expose any part of the CableLink to rain or moisture. Do not use near a bath tub, swimmingpool, etc. Disconnect the unit during thunderstorms from mains, areal socket and other connected equipment to avoid damage.

No guarantee or liability will be accepted for any damage caused due to incorrect use of the equipment supplied, other than indicated in this owner’s manual.

2.The CableLink 75 system.

The CableLink system includes a transmitter and a reciever for antenna signals. With the CableLink 75 system you can transmit audio and video signals throughout your house to a remote TV or VCR, without additional coaxial cables. The CableLink Transmitter can be connected directly to your antenna wall socket. The Transmitter is equiped with a built in TV Tuner. This tuner can be programmed and operated remotely with the Remote Control supplied. This tuner converts the antenna signal into an audio/video signal. This A/V signal is transmitted by the unit on a 2,4 GHz frequency. The receiver is connected to your remote Television or VCR on the Scart input.

Multisource.

Additional other video equipment can be connected to the transmitter as well (e.g. VCR, DVD player or satellite receiver) . The source required can be selected by the Remote Control supplied, even from another room. The CableLink has a built in IR (infrared) extender to be used with your original remotes You can also use the supplied 5in1 universal remote both locally (for your connected TV) as well as the for various equipment (e.g. DVD, VCR.etc.). connected to the Transmitter. This supplied remote is also used to select channels on the CableLink.

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3.CableLink 75 Transmitter.

To operate the transmitter please use following items supplied: 1 CableLink 75 VideoTransmitter 1 Powersupply 1 RCA/RCA cable 1 Scart adaptor indicated "transmitter" 1 Infrared extender with 3 IR LED’s 1 Coaxial splitter 1 Coaxial cable

3.1 Control Elements, Transmitter.

1. 433MHz antenna: Receives the RF signals from the IR extender built in the CableLink receiver. This allows you to operate your equipment (VCR, DVD player, etc) with your original remote or supplied remote from the location where the CableLink Receiver is used (e.g. at your remote TV). The antenna must be placed in an upward position.

2. Input jack: for the infrared extender IR LED’s. Please note 5.2 for more information)

3. Antenna Input (Cable In): To connect the CableLink transmitter to the Antenna wall output (antenna of cable signal). Use antenna cable provided.

4. Audio/Video input: Input for Audio and Video signals from your DVD player, VCR, etc.

5. Audio/Video output: Signal available at the output is either the antenna signal transmitted (if transmitter is in "Cable" mode) or signal connected to the Audio/Video input [4]. (mode selected by the remote control: "CATV/AV")

6. Power input: The supplied mains adaptor is connected to this input jack.

7. Power ON/OFF: This is for switching the transmitter on and off. When switched on the LED [13] will light up.

8. 2,4 GHz Antenna. Transmits the audio/video signals to the Receiver.

9. Channel Selector: To set the 2,4GHz channel. Setting of Transmitter and Receiver should be same (A,B,C or D)

10. Source: To select between Antenna input [3] or external connected equipment [4]

11. Cable Channel Down: Channel selection of the programmed TV Channels.

12. Cable Channel Up: Channel selection of the programmed TV Channels.

13. LED Indicator: lights when unit is switched on [7].

4.CableLink 75 Receiver

To operate the Receiver please use following items supplied: 1 CableLink Receiver 1 Powersupply 1 RCA/RCA cable 1 Scart adaptor indicated "Receiver"

4.1 Control Elements Receiver.

1. 433MHz antenna: Sends the RF signals from the IR extender built in the CableLink receiver.

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This allows you to operate your equipment (VCR, DVD player, etc) with your original remote or the remote supplied from the location where the CableLink Receiver is used (e.g. at your remote TV). The antenna must be placed in an upward position.

2. A/V Output: Connect this output with your remote TV (or VCR) by means the supplied RCA cable and the scart adaptor.

3. Channel Selector: Channel Selector: To set the 2,4GHz channel. Setting of Transmitter and Receiver should be same (A,B,C or D).

4. Power input: The supplied mains adaptor is connected to this input jack.

5. Power switch: This is for switching the receiver on and off. When switched on, no indicator lights up.

6. 2,4 GHz Antenna. Receives the audio/video signals from the transmitter.

7. IR Window: Point your remote to this window to transmit IR commands to the equipment connected to your CableLink Receiver.

5.Installation of the system.

SCART

RADIO TV

5.1 Installation of the transmitter without extra A/V equipment (Antenna only).

1. Connect the coaxial cable supplied [C] to your antenna wall socket.

2. Connect the coaxial cable to the Antenna Input [] of your CableLink Transmitter.

3. Select a channel with the Channel Selector [9] e.g. C.

4. Connect the powersupply [6]

5. Switch on the power [7]

6. Place the Transmitter on an convenient location, and direct the flat 2,4 GHz antenna [K] in the direction of the Receiver location.

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5.2 Installation of the transmitter with extra A/V equipment (e.g. Satellite, DVD, etc.)

with coaxial hook-up.

This hook up scheme allows you to watch all sources both in the main room and the second room.

1. Connect the antenna splitter [A] to the aerial connection of your TV

2. Connect the supplied coaxial cable [C] to one side of the antenna splitter [A]

3. Connect the other end of the coaxial cable [C] to the antenna input [3] of the CableLink 75 transmitter

4. Connect the existing coaxial cable (from your Satellite receiver or VCR) to the other end of the splitter.

5. Connect the audio/video output [F] from your DVD player to the audio/video input [4] of the CableLink 75 transmitter [MultiSource function]. A RCA/RCA cable [G] is supplied.

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6. Connect the audio/video output [5] of the CableLink 75 transmitter to the audio/video input (SCART) [I] of your TV. To make this connection, you can use the cable you used for connecting your DVD to your TV originally.

7. Insert the plug of the infrared extender cable to output [2] on the CableLink 75 transmitter.

8. Locate the small IR LED’s on the IR sensors of the equipment connected. The IR emitters have an adhesive tape on the back side. Remove the paper protective label and affix the emitter lightly on the facia of your equipment. It may take some adjustments to find the right location.

9. Select a channel with the Channel Selector [9].

10. Connect the power supply [6]

11. Switch on the unit with the ON/OFF switch [7].

12. Position the CableLink Transmitter on an convenient location, and direct the flat 2,4 GHz antenna [K] in the direction of the Receiver location.

5.3 Installation of the Receiver.

1. Connect the RCA cable with the A/V output on the CableLink receiver [2]. Take care to match the color of the plugs with the color code on the jacks of the receiver.

2. Connect the cable with your television set, use the Scart adaptor marked "Receiver" if connected on the scart input.

3. Select the corresponding channel [3] with your transmitter (set both units on e.g. "C").

4. Connect the powersupply [4]

5. Switch on the unit with the ON/OFF switch [5].

6. Position the CableLink Receiver on an convenient location, and direct the flat 2,4 GHz antenna [K] in the direction of the Transmitter location.

Note: To receive the signals from your CableLink, switch the TV connected to your CableLink receiver (remote TV) on the A/V channel (on some TV’s use channel "0"). If connected a blue screen appears if no channel is programmed on your CableLink.

5.4. 5in1 Remote Control

1. Open the battery compartment on the reverse of the remote.

2. Place 2 batteries (AAA size, not included). Note the correct polarity/position.

3. Close the battery compartment.

CableLink 75 function keys on your 5in1 Remote:

0-9 Channel selection. CHAN+ Next Channel CHAN- Previous Channel PREV.CH Return to previous selected channel CATV/AV Select between CableLink internal tuner or external connected

A/V equipment (e.g. DVD player)

DISP On screen channel indication of the set CableLink channel.

NOTE: The CableLink channels are dedicated channels for the CableLink system and mostly not

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identical to the channels you are used to by your cable provider! SCAN Automatic search for channels (6.1). CHAN ADD/DEL Add or delete CableLink channels. To delete a stored CableLink channel

(e.g. channel 30), select this channel and then press CHAN ADD/DEL. On screen the text "CATV 30 DELETED" appears. Next time you step through the channels, channel 30 will not appear. To add a new channel; press the desired channel number (e.g. 40) as 4+0 on the 0-9 keypad. Then press CHAN ADD/DEL. On screen the text "CATV 40 ADDED" appears.

SET To add a security code (=individual code unique to your remote), if more

than one CableLink systems are used within one house (read 6.3.)

For a more detailed instruction on the remote: look at Chapter 7.

6.CableLink 75 channel set up

a. Automatic channel search (round channel numbers)

By using the automatic search method, all TV channels which are available on your aerial outlet will be stored in the memory of the CableLink 75. TV channels which are programmed by the Cable TV provider at so called + or – channels will be skipped by using this method. You will have to add these + and – channels by using the "manual search" method described in 6.2.

Automatic search:

1. Turn on the TV where the CableLink 75 receiver is connected to and select the SCART or Video input

2. Press the button labelled CBL on your remote control

3. Switch on the CableLink 75 receiver and the CableLink 75 transmitter.

4. The TV displays a blue screen with the text "HANDSET CODE 636, etc" (factory setting). Because you don’t have to change this for other standard use, you should continue by pressing any other key on your remote than the SET key. While pressing keys of the remote, point the remote at the small window at the front side of the CableLink 75 receiver.

5. Press SCAN

6. The TV displays "Press again to confirm"

7. Press the SCAN button again to start the automatic search. On the TV screen the text "Scanning, please wait" will appear. An upwards arrow will blink every half second. The automatic scan process will take about 1 minute.

8. As soon as the scanning is completed, the text "Scanning complete – found XYZ channels" will be displayed. The system will switch automatically to the first found TV channel.

9. With the CHAN+ and CHAN- keys, you will be able to browse through the found TV channels

10. If you want to remove a TV channel from the memory or to restore the channel into the memory again, press CBL ADD/DEL (Play key).

6.2. Manual search for all remaining channels (+/- channels)

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NOTE: searching the complete frequency band by using method A will take about 20 minutes. When you follow the instructions from method B you will be able to decrease the search time dramatically.

Method A: scanning the complete frequency band:

1. Press and hold the FINE TUNE + key until text on the TV screen changes to "Fine Tune +"

2. Wait until the system stops searching and displays the found TV channel

3. Press the CBL ADD/DEL key to store the found TV channel in the memory (when you press the CBL ADD/DEL key for a second time, you will delete the TV channel from the memory again).

4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 until you found all TV channels.

Note: When the TV channel you found is not tuned precisely enough, you can use the FINE TUNE – and FINE TUNE + keys to fine tune the channel by using short key presses. Press CBL ADD/DEL to store the TV channel to memory.

Method B: scanning the frequency band with the use of the CableLink 75 channel numbers

NOTE: The CableLink 75 system uses it’s own channel numbering. The numbers used by the CableLink system will therefore NOT correspond directly with the channel numbers on the channel overview of your Cable TV provider or the channel numbering you used with your TV or VCR.

1. Take the channel overview chart of your Cable TV provider or the terrestrial channel overview for your region with an overview of both TV channels and frequencies [MHz].

2. In the back of this owner’s manual you will find a table that contains the following columns:

• Frequency: Frequencies belonging to the TV channel

• CableLink 75 channel nr.: CableLink 75 own channel number which will be linked to the

TV channel on a certain frequency

• Channel Name: Here you can fill in the name of the TV channel

3. Search for the frequency of the TV channel you are looking for (e.g. 471,25 MHz) on the channel overview chart of your Cable TV provider.

4. Look for the CableLink 75 channel number with a frequency which is near to the frequency you are looking for (chart in the back of this manual)

5. Look in the column CableLink 75 channel nr. Enter this number via the numeric (0..9) keyboard of the remote control.

6. Press FINE TUNE + when you search for a higher frequency. Hold the key until the text changes to "Fine tune +" OR Press FINE TUNE – when you search for a lower frequency. Hold the key until the text changes to "Fine tune –"

7. After a short time the TV channel will appear. Press the CBL ADD/DEL key to store the TV channel you found into the memory (press CBL ADD/DEL again if you want to remove the TV channel from the memory again).

8. Repeat steps 3 to 7 to add all TV channels to the memory of the CableLink 75

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6.3. Changing the code of the 5in1 remote for use with the CableLink 75

Remark: It is only necessary to change the code of the 5in1 remote if another CableLink 75 system is used in your immediate neighbourhood (within 100 meters).

The default setting of the remote is "636"

To change the code of both the 5in1 remote and your CableLink 75 system:

1. Press and hold SETUP until the LED stays on

2. Press CBL

3. Enter one of the following codes: 639 638 637 636 (default)

4. Switch the CableLink 75 transmitter off and then on again (by using the ON/OFF switch (7))

5. The following on screen text will appear: "HANDSET CODE ABC PRESS "SET" TO CHANGE OR ANY OTHER KEY TO CONTINUE"

6. Press "SET". The following on screen text will appear: "PRESS AGAIN TO CONFIRM"

7. Press "SET" again

8. The screen shows the following text: "CODE XYZ ACCEPTED" (e.g. code 638 accepted)

9. Test the connection by pressing CHAN+ or CHAN-

6.4. Clearing the memory (master reset)

1. Switch the CableLink 75 transmitter off and on again (by using the ON/OFF switch (7)).

2. Press the SOURCE and CHAN DOWN key (middle key) at the front of the transmitter at the same time

3. On screen the text "DELETED" will appear

7. Universal remote 5in1

The provided 5in1 remote does not only contain keys for your CableLink 75 system (read 5.4), you are also able to control your TV, VCR, DVD player and Satellite receiver with it! The remote is preprogrammed at the factory for most brands and models of equipment.

7.1. Infrared extender

Your CableLink 75 system has a build in infrared extender. This infrared extender lets you control your VCR, DVD player and Satellite receiver, which are set up at the transmitter side, through walls and floors. To use the infrared extender, point your remote at the infrared receiver which is located behind the window at the front of the CableLink 75 receiver. The infrared extender will also work with the original remotes of your equipment (except 400kHz infrared systems like B&O).

To use the infrared extender you must have the infrared extension cable connected to the

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CableLink 75 transmitter. Please see 5.2 for more details.

7.2. Button descriptions

LED indicator light

The indicator light flashes when the remote is operating

POWER

Switches your equipment ON and OFF

TV, VCR, DVD, SAT

Used to select the device to control

SET UP

Used for programming the remote

CHAN + and CHAN -

To select channels

VOL +/-

To control the volume

Mute key. To switch off the sound

0-9

To select channels and numbers. Also to enter device codes.

ENTER

Works as acceptance button for menu functions of your equipment

A-B

Toggles between TV and Video mode

Access the menu function of the device you are controlling (if available)

EXIT

Used to exit menu functions

Cursor keys

Used to navigate and adjust Menu items of the device you are controlling

Select menu items of the device you are controlling

Fast text ON / Fast text OFF / Fast text HOLD. INFO

Access to the on screen information of the device you are controlling

PLAY, REW, FF, STOP, PAUSE, REC

Works the same as your original remote. You must press the REC button twice to begin recording.

7.3. Setting up for TV, VCR, DVD player and Satellite receiver

1. Turn on the device you want to control (TV, VCR, etc.).

2. Press and hold SETUP until the LED indicator comes lights steadily. Release the SETUP button.

3. Press and release the mode for the device you want to control. The LED blinks once (TV, VCR,

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DVD or SAT).

4. Enter the 3 digit code from the library code table (separate booklet). The LED turns off after the last digit entered.

5. Point the remote at the device and press the POWER button. Your device should turn off.

6. Turn your device on and press CHAN+. If the device responds, setup is complete.

Notes: The TV key can only be used to store TV codes, but you can store a code for ANY device under either the VCR, SAT or DVD key. E.G. program your first SAT receiver under the SAT key, and your second SAT receiver under the DVD key.

If your TV, VCR or Satellite receiver does not respond, try the other codes for your brand. If it still does not respond, try the "Code Search" method (8.5).

If the LED blinked rapidly when you entered the code, you may have entered an invalid code. Recheck the code in the code list and try again.

7.4. Manual code search:

When you cannot find your device in the code list or your device does not respond after you entered the codes for your brand, you can try to find the right code by using the manual code search:

1. Turn on the device you want to control.

2. Press and hold SETUP until the LED indicator lights steadily. Release the SETUP button.

3. Press the mode button (TV, VCR, etc.) that matches the equipment you want to control. The LED blinks once.

4. Press CHAN+ repeatedly until the device to be controlled changes channel. If you accidentally go past the code press CHAN – repeatedly until the channel changes again.

5. Press and release the ENTER button to complete the setup.

Note: When searching for a code you might have to press CHAN + many times (50+). If the device does not have a Channel Up function, use the PLAY button (VCR only) or the POWER button.

7.5. Automatic code search

The remote is able to browse through the codes in it’s library automatically. When your device responds, you can stop the search function and store the code.

1. Turn on the device you want to control

2. Press and hold SETUP until the LED indicator lights steadily. Release the SETUP button.

3. Press the mode button that matches the equipment you want to control. The LED blinks once.

4. Press CHAN+ ONCE. After few seconds the remote will start a automatic search through its

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library (fast search). If the device you want to control responds to the remote, press CHAN- to switch over to slow search. By pressing CHAN- several times you will be able to step backwards through the library. As soon as your device responds again press ENTER to complete the setup.

7.6. Identifying codes found using the search procedure

1. Press and hold the SETUP until the LED lights steadily. Release the SETUP button.

2. Press the mode button that matches the equipment you want to identify TV, VCR, etc.). The LED blinks once.

3. Press and release SETUP. The LED blinks once.

4. To find the first digit press each number button from 0 to 9 until the LED blinks. The number you pressed is the first digit of the code

5. Press each number button from 0 to 9 again as above to find the second digit.

6. Press each number in turn to find the third digit. When the third digit has been found, the LED goes out.

8.Troubleshooting

Poor quality of all TV channels

1. Obstructions of the signal can sometimes affect the transmission quality. Move the CableLink 75 transmitter or receiver a few centimetres to solve the problem.

2. Change the channel settings (A .. D) at both the transmitter as the receiver. The channel setting on the transmitter must match the setting on the receiver (e.g. both set to B)

Poor quality of some of the TV channels

1. Check the antenna connection of the CableLink 75 transmitter. You can check the signal at the transmitter side by connecting a TV to the antenna connection directly. It is especially important to check your antenna system if high frequency channels contain more noise that lower frequency channels.

2. If the found TV channel is not tuned exact enough, use the FINE TUNE + and FINE TUNE – buttons to fine tune the TV channel. Press CBL ADD/DEL to store the new settings.

The infrared extender does not work

1. Is the infrared extension cable connected to the CabeLink 75 transmitter? Are the infrared eyes attached to your equipment at the right position? Try to experiment with their location if you are not convinced of the right position on your device.

2. If you use a wireless headphone, wireless speakers or other equipment using 433,92 MHz transmission, this could affect the range of the infrared extender function dramatically. Switch of these devices to improve the range.

The remote won’t control you’re A/V equipment or doesn’t work at all

1. Use manual controls or the original remote to confirm the equipment is working properly

2. Be sure you pressed the device key for the device you want to control

3. Re-enter the code for you’re A/V product form the code listing

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4. Try searching for codes by using the Manual or Automatic code search

5. Check the polarity of the batteries

6. Exchange the batteries

The remote won’t work with the CableLink 75

1. The code of the remote is not matching the code setup in the CableLink system.

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