Monoprice 7973 User Manual

Page 1
Wireless IR Remote Controller Extender
MODEL :MIR-500
OWNERS MANUAL
Page 2

LOCATION OF CONTROLS

Adap
,
Transmitter Side Receiver Side
DC Po
Transmitter and Receiver Front
wer
Inf
rared Remote
Control Antenna
Remote Control Indicators & IR Transmitter/Receiver

Accessory

DC 12 V AC 120V
tor x2
1
DC Power IR Probe
Infrared Extender X 3
1.5,2m in length
1
Page 3
CAUTION:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with CE, FCC , Canadian DOC. regulations. These regulations are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with this manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular situation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the distance between the affected equipment and
the receiver.
Connect the affected equipment to an outlet on a circuit which
is different from than the one the receiver is connected to.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT SUBMERGE OR EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO WATER.
TO AVOID ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN THE UNITS. THE MIR-500 CONTAINS NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS. DOING SO WILL VOID THE WARRANTY.
USE ONLY THE POWER SUPPLY PROVIDED WITH THE MIR-500
DO NOT OVERLOAD WALL OUTLETS OR EXTENSION CORDS.
IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTY WITH THIS PRODUCT, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE IT YOURSELF. PLEASE CALL YOUR VENDOR FOR ASSISTANCE.
2
Page 4

Product Description

The MIR-500 Wireless Infrared Remote Control Extender enables you to extend the range of your present Infrared Remote Control so that you can operate VCRs, stereos, Cable Converter, Satellite receivers, etc., virtually anywhere in the home.

Applications

The remote operation of electronics products that utilize IR (Infrared) remote control technology such as:
Satellite Receivers Television VCR's (Video Cassette Recorders) CDs (Compact Disc) DVD's (Digital Video Disc) LDP's (Laser Disc Players) Cable Converter Boxes Audio / Hi-Fi Stereo Systems Wireless Video Sender Systems Any IR Remote Controlled Devices
3
Page 5

APPLICATION DIAGRAM

1. Stereo system with remote control:
500
MIR-
Probe
Receiver
W
ire to Extension Speaker
IR Signal
RF Signal
Stereo
Wall
DIR-500 Transmitter
2. DSS / Satellite Receiver with remote control:
DSS or Satellite Receiver
MIR-500 Receiver
W
all
MIR-500 Transmitter
4
IR Remote Control
2nd T
IR Remote Control
V
Page 6

Installation & Operation Guide

Receiver
Picture 1 Picture 2
Working with extender probe
Po
wer
Adaptor
(Using IR )
Make sure the IR probe is affixed toward IR sensor receiving Window with proper position (within 0.5M and working angles +/- 15°).
Picture 3 Picture 4
Working without
extender probe
Working without extender probe
Side View
nna
Ante
Keep Vertical
Working Angle not more than +/­15°
0.3
Not less than 0.3M and not more than 7M Working Angle not more than +/- 15°
6.6 M
7 M
5
Page 7

Transmitter Picture 6

Picture 5
Antenna
wer
Po Adaptor
K
eep Vertical
Picture 7
Antenna
tance Not less than 0.3M and not m ore than 5M
Dis Working Angle not more than +/- 15°
Working Angle not more than +/- 15°
Remote Control
6
Page 8

Care and Maintenance

Keep the MIR-500 Remote Extender dry. If it gets wet, wipe it
dry immediately.
Use and store the MIR-500 only in normal temperature
environments. Extreme temperature can shorten the life of electronic devices
Handle the MIR-500 gently and carefully. Dropping it can
damage the circuit board and can cause it to work improperly.
Keep the MIR-500 away from dust and dirt, which can cause
premature wear of parts.
W ipe the MIR-500 with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it
looking new. Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents.

Specifications

Operating Voltage ……………………………….120 VAC, 60Hz/
DC 12V, 250mA
Power Consumption (pair)..............................….....3 Watts Max
Transmission Frequency........…………….433.92MHz+/-1MHz
Power Gain......................................................................10dBM
Effective operating range.......................…...……....about 100M
(clear line of sight)
7
Loading...