Nyrius ARIES NAVS501 User Manual
USER GUIDE
ARIES™ Home+ Wireless HD Transmiter
with 3D Compatibility and IR Remote Extender
NAVS501
Thank you for your purchase of this Nyrius product. Please read this instruction manual carefully before using product to ensure proper use. Keep
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents ............................................................................................................................................. 2
What’s Included .............................................................................................................................................. 2
Features .......................................................................................................................................................... 2
Buttons and Connections ................................................................................................................................ 3
Setup .............................................................................................................................................................. 4
Operation ........................................................................................................................................................ 5
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................................... 6
Specications .................................................................................................................................................. 7
FCC Statement ..................................................................................................................................................8
Safety Information ........................................................................................................................................... 9
NYRIUS Warranty .......................................................................................................................................... 10
WHAT’S INCLUDED
• Digital Wireless HD Transmitter
• External IR Remote Extender
• Digital Wireless HD Receiver with Built-in IR Remote Extender
• Remote Control
• Velcro strips
• 2 100-240V AC Power Adapters
• 1 6ft HDMI Cable
• Instruction Manual
• 1 Year Warranty
• Lifetime Live Customer Support
FEATURES
• Transmit high denition video and digital audio signal wirelessly to your TV
• 3D Compatible + Multiple Transmitters
• Supports video resolution 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 720i, 576p, 480p
• Provides long range 100ft signal through walls, ceilings, oors without latency
• Easy plug and play installation without running messy wires
• Control your HD devices from any room in your house with the infrared remote extender
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Transmitter - FRONT
BUTTONS AND CONNECTIONS
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Transmitter - BACK
1. USB SOCKET - For software upgrades and
keyboard or mouse connection
2. POWER LED - Indicates power on
3. VIDEO LED - Indicates HDMI connection
4. LINK LED - Indicates wireless connection
Receiver - FRONT
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Receiver - BACK
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5
5. IR 3.5mm SOCKET - Connect external IR
remote extender
6. STANDBY BUTTON - Set unit to standby/pairing
7. HDMI SOCKET - Connect your HDMI device
8. 5V DC POWER SOCKET - Connect to power
supply
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1. IR SENSOR WINDOW - Detects IR commands
2. USB SOCKET - For Software upgrades and
keyboard or mouse connection
3. POWER LED - Indicates power on
4. VIDEO LED - Indicates HDMI connection
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5. LINK LED - Indicates wireless connection
6. STANDBY BUTTON - Set unit to standby
7. HDMI SOCKET - Connect your HDMI device
8. 5V DC POWER SOCKET - Connect to power
supply
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SETUP
Transmitter Connection
1. Connect your HDMI device to the transmitter using the HDMI cord.
2. Plug the external IR remote extender lead into the IR socket on the back of the transmitter and place the
IR remote extender bubble infront of the HD device.
3. Connect the power supply to the DC socket.
Blu-Ray
Player
HD Set Top Box
IR Transmitter
HD Multimedia
Player
Receiver Connection
1. Connect your HD device to the receiver using the HDMI cord.
2. Connect the power supply to the DC socket.
HDTV
WARNING: Do not move the transmitter or receiver from their positions once they are connected.
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HD Projector
SETUP
Multicast function means that a receiver can be connected to many transmitters, (up to 8 transmitters) by
using the remote control.
Connecting multiple transmitters with one receiver
1. Press the [MENU] key of the remote control to enter the MAIN MENU, press the directional keys to select
[Add new Video Source] or press the [Add] key to add a video source. Please be sure that the remote
control is pointing to the receiver’s IR sensor.
2. "Please Activate Registration On Transmitter Unit" will appear on the screen. Press the STANDBY
BUTTON on the transmitter for 1 second to activate the Registration then a progress bar will appear.
3. The Registration will be completed within 3 minutes.
4. The Transmitter will be connected automatically and transmit audio and video after the Registration.
5. To add more than one video source, please repeat steps 1-3 after connecting each device.
USB Input
• The USB connection is compatible with a USB keyboard or mouse (only one device at a time).
• Using a USB hub or external harddrive will not work with this device.
Setting Up a Keyboard or Mouse with the USB Input
1. Connect a USB cable from your computer to the transmitter’s USB connection.
2. Connect your keyboard OR mouse to the receiver’s USB connection.
3. On your computer, navigate to Display Properties (or screen properties).
4. Under the Settings tab in Display Properties, choose your HDTV system as either the "Primary Monitor"
or "Monitor 2".
• Works with both PC and MAC systems.
Standby Function
1. On the receiver, press and hold the Standby key for 3 seconds and the receiver will go into Standby (sleep
mode). Press the Standby button once again to switch the receiver to ON mode.
2. On the transmitter, press and hold the Standby key for 3 seconds and the transmitter will go into Standby
(sleep mode).
3. When there is no signal transmission sent from the HD device to the transmitter or receiver for one
minute, they will automatically enter light sleep mode. The link LED and video LED will turn OFF.
• Setting the devices to standby mode reduces power usage by about 2.5W.
Indicates RED LED is lit Indicates GREEN LED is lit
Status
Power
Link
Standby (sleep mode)
Transmitter Receiver
Power Video Link Power Video Link
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Before following the troubleshooting guide below please make sure that your Transmitter, Receiver and
attached equipment (HD source and display) are all properly connected switched on and not in Standby Mode.
No Video • Check the status of the Link LEDs, and check if the HD device is working normally
• Check the HDMI lead is undamaged and is plugged into the correct socket
• Check that the correct HDMI output has been selected from the HD device’s menu
and that the HDMI lead is plugged into the correct output socket
• Check that the correct HDMI input has been selected from the TV menu and that the
HDMI lead is plugged into the input socket selected
• Make sure that it is the Receiver that is connected to the HDTV display, and the
Transmitter that is connected to your HD device
Power LED OFF • Make sure the power is connected, and check the power adaptor output 5V/3A DC
Transmitter Video
LED OFF
Receiver Video
LED is ON
Transmitter /
Receiver Link LED
Flashes
Bad Picture • Make sure the HDMI leads used are undamaged and that you can get a good picture
Bad Audio/No
Audio
Other Issues/
Unresolved Issues
• Check the HD device is powered on
• Make sure the Transmitter is powered on
• Make sure the HD device is on, connected to the HDMI socket and outputting a
supported resolution (1080p, 1080i, 720p, 720i, 576p,480p). The Green LED will
switch OFF if an unsupported video signal is output
• Part of the system is not properly connected or the signal received is not of good
enough quality/strength
• Make sure the HD display is connected, switched ON and set to the right channel/
input (e.g. HDMI channel)
• Check the HDMI lead is undamaged and is plugged into the correct socket
• Make sure the Transmitter and Receiver are not positioned too far apart. Move
them closer together to check minimum eective range. Make sure the HD device is
switched ON and had been connected to Transmitter
when the source is connected directly to the display with an HDMI lead
• Make sure nothing is touching or blocking the signal to the built in antennas
• Move Transmitter and Receiver closer together
• Restart the HD device or reconnect the HDMI lead
• Make sure that the source is outputting supported audio formats
• If the audio signal drops out, Restart the audio source and reconnect the HDMI lead
• Make sure there is no 5.8GHz wireless phone within 50cm of the Receiver. Some
phones use substandard transmission schemes
• If any other issue occurs of if the above issues persist, try switching OFF both
Transmitter and Receiver and repeating the link set-up process
For further questions or inquires, please contact NYRIUS customer support at:
1.866.946.7828 or email support@NYRIUS.com
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