Radio Shack 1500458 User Manual

Wired IR Repeater

1500458
User’s Guide

We hope you enjoy your Wired IR Repeater from
RadioShack. Please read this user’s guide before setting
up and using your new repeater.

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Package Contents

• IR Repeater Box • Transmitter

• Receiver • Extension Cable

• AC Adapter • Mounting Screws (2)

• User’s Guide

Features

• Extend the range of an infrared (IR) remote control so
you can control up to six A/V devices up to 23 feet (7m)

• Control your devices located behind closed doors or
walls or hidden in a cabinet or closet

• Extra long extension cable gives you fl exibility in
where you locate your devices

Specifi cations

Input .........................................100 – 240V AC, 50/60Hz, 0.18A

Output ....................................................................... 5V DC, 1A

IR Carrier Frequency ............................................... 30 – 60 KHz

Power Consumption .................................................... Max. 1W

Effective Range (R/C to RX) (line of sight) ................ 23 ft (7 m)

IR Range (TX to A/V Device) ................................. 1.6 ft (0.5 m)

Extension Cable Length ........................................... 6.6 ft (2 m)

Receiver Cable Length ............................................. 6.6 ft (2 m)

Transmitter Cable Length ..........................................................

................................3.3 ft (1 m) and 6.6 ft (2 m) for six emitters

Specifi cations are subject to change and improvement without notice.
Actual product may vary from the images found in this document.

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Set Up the Receiver

Set up the receiver according to the depth of your TV.

1. Route the receiver cable, making sure the infrared

receiver is fi xed and stable.

For slim TVs, lay the infrared receiver fl at. For

deeper TVs, position the infrared receiver upright as
illustrated.

2. Adhere the receiver to your TV.

Remove the adhesive backing to affi x the receiver to

the rear or bottom of your TV, making sure you can
see the infrared receiver from the front of your TV.

Lay fl at for
slim TVs

Infrared Receiver

Fold up for
deeper TVs

For slim TVs

For deeper
TVs

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Set Up the IR Repeater System

1. Use the two supplied mounting screws to mount the

IR repeater box on the wall.

2. Connect the AC adapter to the repeater box’s

POWER port and then to an AC outlet.

3. Plug the receiver into the repeater box’s RX jack.

4. Plug the transmitter into the repeater box’s TX jack.

• The transmitter lets you control up to six devices.

• Position the emitter facing your device’s IR sensor
within 1.6 feet (line of sight). You can remove the
adhesive backing to affi x each emitter to a fl at surface.

5. Point your remote control (not supplied) at the

receiver within 23 feet (direct line of sight) to control
your A/V device(s).

6. To extend the length of the transmitter cable, plug

the extension cable into the repeater box’s TX jack.

7. Plug the transmitter into the connector of the

extension cable, then position the emitter(s).

n Note:

• Use the supplied AC adapter only. Using an AC adapter
not designed for this product may cause damage.

• Disconnect the AC adapter from the AC outlet before
unplugging it from the IR repeater box.

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LED

Flashes
operat

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remote

Screw Hole

Transmitter

Maximum

Distance

1.6 feet
(0.5m)

Emitter

Extension Cable
(optional)

6.6 ft (2

m

15° 15°

Repeater Box

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Care and Maintenance

• Keep the IR repeater system dry. Wipe it with a soft
cloth immediately if it gets wet.

• Keep the IR repeater system away from dust and
dirt, and clean it with a damp cloth occasionally. Do
not clean with harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or
detergents.

• Do not disassemble or drop the IR repeater system.

• Use and store the IR repeater system only in room
temperature environments.

red when
d by your
control.

Maximum

Distance

23 feet (7m)

Receiver

15°

15°

)

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FCC Information

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 equipment and receiver.

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

• Consult your local RadioShack store or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.

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

This device complies with Part 15 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.

Limited Warranty

RadioShack warrants this product against defects in materials
and workmanship under normal use by the original purchaser for
ninety (90) days after the date of purchase from a RadioShack­owned store or an authorized RadioShack franchisee or dealer.
RADIOSHACK MAKES NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES.

This warranty does not cover: (a) damage or failure caused by
or attributable to abuse, misuse, failure to follow instructions,

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improper installation or maintenance, alteration, accident, Acts of
God (such as fl oods or lightning), or excess voltage or current; (b)
improper or incorrectly performed repairs by persons who are not
a RadioShack Authorized Service Facility; (c) consumables such as
fuses or batteries; (d) ordinary wear and tear or cosmetic damage;
(e) transportation, shipping or insurance costs; (f) costs of product
removal, installation, set-up service, adjustment or reinstallation;
and (g) claims by persons other than the original purchaser.

Should a problem occur that is covered by this warranty, take the
product and the RadioShack sales receipt as proof of purchase
date to any RadioShack store in the U.S. RadioShack will, at its
option, unless otherwise provided by law: (a) repair the product
without charge for parts and labor; (b) replace the product with the
same or a comparable product; or (c) refund the purchase price.
All replaced parts and products, and products on which a refund is
made, become the property of RadioShack. New or reconditioned
parts and products may be used in the performance of warranty
service. Repaired or replaced parts and products are warranted for
the remainder of the original warranty period. You will be charged
for repair or replacement of the product made after the expiration
of the warranty period.

RADIOSHACK EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES AND
CONDITIONS NOT STATED IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY.
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES THAT MAY BE IMPOSED BY LAW,
INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY
AND, IF APPLICABLE, THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL EXPIRE ON THE EXPIRATION OF
THE STATED WARRANTY PERIOD.

EXCEPT AS DESCRIBED ABOVE, RADIOSHACK SHALL HAVE
NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY TO THE PURCHASER OF
THE PRODUCT OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH
RESPECT TO ANY LIABILITY, LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED
DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OR PERFORMANCE OF
THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS
WARRANTY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY DAMAGES
RESULTING FROM INCONVENIENCE AND ANY LOSS OF TIME,
DATA, PROPERTY, REVENUE, OR PROFIT AND ANY INDIRECT,
SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN
IF RADIOSHACK HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
SUCH DAMAGES.

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Printed
in China

10B13

1500458

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Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied
warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may
not apply to you. This warranty gives you specifi c legal rights, and
you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. You
may contact RadioShack at:

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