Onkyo RFR-5 User Manual

RF Receiver

RFR-5

Instruction Manual

Thank you for purchasing the Onkyo RF Receiver.

Please read this manual thoroughly before making

connections and plugging in the unit. Following the

instructions in this manual will enable you to obtain

optimum performance and listening enjoyment from

your new RF Receiver. Please retain this manual for

future reference.

Contents

Introduction.................. 3

About the RFR-5 ................. 3

Possible Set-ups ................... 4

Installation.................... 5

Working Angle and Range of

the IR blaster .................... 5

Mounting ............................. 6

Using the IR Emitters .......... 6

How to use the emitters ....... 7

Connecting Onkyo components

equipped with IR IN

terminal ............................ 7

Connecting the Power

Adapter ................................ 7

Settings ................................ 8

RF Interference .................... 8

Troubleshooting ........... 9

Specifications ................ 10

Precautions

Care

From time to time you should wipe the front and
rear panels and the cabinet with a soft cloth. For
heavier dirt, dampen a soft cloth in a weak solu­tion of mild detergent and water, wring it out
dry, and wipe off the dirt. Following this, dry
immediately with a clean cloth. Do not use rough
material, thinners, alcohol or other chemical sol­vents or cloths since these could damage the fin­ish or remove the panel lettering.

FCC Information for User

CAUTION:

The user changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compli­ance could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.

NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital de­vice, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits 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 the instruc­tions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular in­stallation. 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 separation between the equip-

ment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the re­ceiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
TV technician for help.

NOTE:
If serial or parallel ports are configured, a fil­tered/shielded serial or parallel cable is recom­mended to minimize EMI and ensure FCC B
compliance.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:

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(1) This device may not cause harmful interfer­ence, and (2) this device must accept any inter­ference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

Changes or modifications not expressly ap­proved by the party responsible for compliance
void the user’s authority to operate the equip­ment.

For Canadian models

NOTE: THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPA-

RATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-

003.
For models having a power cord with a polarized

plug:

Modèle pour les Canadien

REMARQUE: CET APPAREIL

NUMÉRIQUE DE LA CLASSE B EST CON­FORME À LA NORME NMB-003 DU
CANADA.

Introduction

About the RFR-5

Most remote controller systems have to be
operated by pointing the remote controller
directly towards a device. Any obstacle between
the remote controller and the device disturbs the
operating signal. But what if you like to place
your devices inside a closed cabinet, a closet or
even in another room? The RFR-5 provides the
solution to overcome obstacles like furniture or
walls. Your devices no longer have to be placed in
line of sight but can be operated from virtually
any location. The RFR-5 is a RF Receiver that is
used in combination with the Chad Remote
Controller. The RF Receiver receives radio
frequency (RF) signals sent out by the Chad and
converts them into infrared (IR) signals. These IR
signals are then sent out to your TV, DVD,
preamplifier and so on.

RF signals

CHAD

IR signals

RF Receiver

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Introduction

Possible Set-ups

The RF Receiver can be used in several situations:

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

■ The RF Receiver controls devices placed in an adjacent room (situation B).

■ The RF Receiver is placed inside a closet, a rack or another piece of furniture together with your

devices (situation C).

■ 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 a RF Receiver in each location. You can control all RF Receiver with
the same Chad Remote Controller. See Multiple RF Receiver on p. 8 to apply the necessary
settings.

Situation B

Situation C

Situation A

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Installation

The following components should be present: RF
Receiver, power adapter, 3 IR emitters, Mono
cable and 4 screws.
Before you install the RF Receiver, you should
decide which of the set-ups described on p. 2
apply to your needs. It is recommended to read
through the entire User Guide.

Working Angle and Range of the
IR blaster

Note:

The IR signals sent out by the RF Receiver 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 Receiver) is
aimed at your devices.

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

Minimum distance: 4 inches
(10 cm)

Maximum distance: 16 feet (5 m)

Figure 2: IR blaster facing up

Figure 2 represents the RF Receiver with the IR
blaster facing up. The RF Receiver can be placed
at a distance and higher than your devices. Make
sure there are no objects between the RF Receiver
and the receiving eyes of the devices.

Figure 1: IR blaster facing down

Figure 1 represents the RF Receiver mounted up
side down inside a closet. Always maintain a
minimum distance of 4 inches (10 cm) between
the RF Receiver and your devices.

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Installation

Mounting

The RF Receiver 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 as explained on p.

4. Also make sure to place the RF Receiver in a
central position aimed directly at your devices.

Note:

It is adviced not to place the RF Receiver inside a
metal closet as RF signals can be disturbed by
metal objects.

1 Remove the mounting plate from the

bottom of the RF Receiver.

Using the IR Emitters

Like the IR blaster of the RF Receiver, the IR
emitters send out IR signals. You can use the IR
emitters as an alternative for the IR blaster.

Note:

It is adviced not to place the RF Receiver inside a
metal closet as RF signals can be disturbed by
metal objects.

When to use the emitters

The IR emitters can control devices the IR blaster
cannot reach, for instance when there is limited
space around the receiving eyes of the devices,
e.g. in a small closet.

2 Screw the plate to a rack, closet or

another piece of furniture.

Provide sufficient space to connect the power
adapter and to slide the RF Receiver back on.

Note:

Depending on the surface, it may be possible
to attach the RF Receiver to the furniture
using a piece of 2-sided tape. Look for the
right position and make sure there is
sufficient space.

3 Slide the RF Receiver on the

mounting plate.

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Note:

The IR emitters can also be used in
combination with the IR blaster of the RF
Receiver. Both send out IR signals
simultaneously. This allows you to operate
several devices using both the IR blaster and
the IR emitters.

Installation

How to use the emitters

The IR emitters can be attached to the
surrounding surface facing the receiving eyes or
directly to the receiving eyes.

1 Attach the emitters to a surface

above, below or in front of the
receiving eyes of your devices (for
aesthetic appearance or when it is
difficult to locate the receiving eye).

–OR–

Attach the emitters directly to the
receiving eyes of your devices.

Connecting the Power Adapter

When connecting the power adapter it is
recommended that you plug the adapter into the
RF Receiver before you plug it into the socket.
When connected you will see a red LED on the
RF Receiver.

Note:

To avoid interference, the adapter cable should
not be placed directly above or below the RF
Receiver.

2 Plug the IR emitters into the RF

Receiver.

To avoid interference, the wires of the
emitters should be kept away from the RF
Receiver as far as possible.

Connecting Onkyo components
equipped with IR IN terminal

The 3.5mm mono cable (included with the RF
Receiver) can be used to connect the RF Receiver
to Onkyo components equipped with IR IN
terminal for controlling the Onkyo components.

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Installation

Settings

As the RF Receiver “communicates” with the
Chad Remote Controller, you have to set the same
Receiver ID (identity) on both appliances. The
settings depend on whether you have a single RF
Receiver or multiple RF Receiver.

Single RF Receiver

When you use only one RF Receiver, you can
accept the default setting for the Receiver ID
(ID=0). Make sure your Chad Remote Controller
is set to the same default setting (see the Chad
User Guide for more details).

Multiple RF Receiver

If you want to operate several of your devices
independently, e.g. grouped on different
locations, you will need multiple RF Receiver.
When using several RF Receiver, it is important
to assign a unique Extender ID to each RF
Receiver. 16 Extender IDs (from 0 to 9 and from
A to F) can be assigned.

1 Choose an Receiver ID for the RF

Receiver by turning the ID dial with a
small screwdriver.

3 Try to operate your devices with the

Chad Remote Controller.

The red LED will blink when the RF Receiver
receives a correct command.

4 Repeat this procedure for every RF

Receiver.

RF Interference

If your devices are not responding to commands
or if the red LED on the IR blaster is blinking
without sending commands, it might be possible
that there is RF interference. This can be the case
when other RF appliances are operated nearby,
for instance by your neighbours.

When you notice RF interference, you have to
choose another channel on your RF Receiver. 4
channels (CH from 0 to 3) can be assigned.

1 Choose a channel for the RF Receiver

by turning the CH dial with a small
screwdriver.

2 On the remote controller, choose the

same channel for each device
controlled by the RF Receiver.

Refer to the Chad manual for more information.

2 On the Chad Remote Controller,

choose the same Extender ID for each
device controlled by the RF Receiver.

Refer to the Chad User Guide for more
information.

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3 Try to operate your devices with the

remote controller.

Troubleshooting

Devices do not respond properly

■ Check if the power adapter is connected and
the red LED is on.

■ Check if the ID and channel numbers on the
RF Receiver match with the ID and channel
numbers on the Chad Remote Control (see p.

8). Refer to the Chad User Guide for more
details on the settings of the Remote Control.

■ Check the placement of the RF Receiver:

• Check the range and the working angle of

the IR blaster (see p. 5).

• Check if the RF Receiver is placed in a

central position relative to your devices
(see p. 6).

• Make sure that the distance between the

RF Receiver and your device is at least 4
inches (10 cm).

• Make sure that the distance between the

RF Receiver and your device is at most 16
feet (5 meters).

• Make sure the IR signals between the RF

Receiver and the receiving eyes of your
devices are not disturbed by any objects.

• Check if metal objects, for instance a metal

closet, wires or cables, surrounding the RF
Receiver do not disturb the RF signals.

• If you are using the IR emitters, make sure

they are connected properly and that they
are placed within range of the receiving
eyes (see p. 7).

The red LED on the RF Receiver blinks
without using the Chad Remote Control

■ This indicates RF interference. Another
device in the proximity is sending out RF
signals. Change the channel (CH) on the RF
Receiver (see p. 8).

There is no red LED on my RF Receiver

■ Check if the power adapter is connected
properly.

The IR emitters are no longer adhesive

■ Replace the adhesive with a fresh piece of the
2-sided tape.

I cannot find the exact location of the
device’s receiving eye

■ Check the manual of the device.
When still in doubt, contact your supplier or

the manufacturer.

■ It might be possible that some commands
cannot be sent out as RF signals. In that case you
will have to reconfigure the Chad Remote Control
to operate your devices with IR signals again.

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Specifications

The specifications and design of this product are subject to change without notice.

Hardware

Dimensions

Operating temperature

IR frequency range

Radio frequency (RF)

IR emitters

Cable

Accessories

Approvals

Red LED (continuously on when powered, blinking during RF reception)

16 IDs and 4 CHs

4 outputs for IR emitters

Possibility to have multiple RF Receiver in one home not interfering
Positioning: freestanding, mounted horizontally or hanging up side down

4.5 x 3.2 x 1.1 inch (112.9 x 81.2 x 26.8 mm)

32 ˚F to 122 ˚F (0 ˚C to 50 ˚C)

Operating distance: 16 feet (5 meters)

IR frequency range: DC/flash codes, 36kHz-550kHz

Operating distance: approximately 100 feet (30 meters) depending on the
surrounding conditions
Frequency: 418 MHz (US)

Number of IR emitters : 3

3.5mm mono mini-plug

Cable length: 7 feet (2.0 meters)

Max. range: 3 feet (75 cm)

3.5 mm mono male to male
cable length: 7 feet (2.0 meters)

120V AC Power adapter (400mA/12V DC adapter, UL-approved)
Mounting kit (Plate and 4 screws)

The device complies with part 15.19(a)(3) of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may
not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any
interference received including interference that may cause undesired
operation.

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Memo

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