Universal Remote Control MRF100B User Manual

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MRF100B

PowerBlaster

WELCOME

PowerBlaster

WELCOME

Congratulations!

Congratulations on purchasing Universal Remote Control’s PowerBlaster

‚ MRF100B!

This changes everything!

When used in combination with PowerBlaster

, a MasterControl

RF series remote control (RF10, RF20, RF30) becomes an amazing remote control powerhouse that sends multi-directional RF (Radio Frequency) signals that pass through walls, doors and floorsboth indoors and outdoors.

PowerBlaster

sets you free!

It enables you to control Components that are completely out-of-sight, up to 100’ away. The PowerBlaster

picks up RF remote control radio frequency signals from any direction, regardless of distance, so the remote doesn’t need to be pointed directly at any Component. Just imagine - no more pointing! Now you can close your entertainment

center doors, hide your Components, and still control them with ease. Control outdoor speakers on your patio. Control your Components anywhere!

RF Remotes are ready to go!

One of the best things about this is - nothing has to be done to the remotes themselves for this feature to work. Every time you press a button on one of the MasterControl

RF series remotes, it sends both a standard IR (Infrared Command) AND an RF (Radio Frequency) signal. When you install the PowerBlaster

kit, it will automatically receive radio signals from RF series remotes and translate them into the infrared commands that control your Components.

Quick Setup DVD Guide makes installation easy!

The Quick Setup DVD Guide will assist you in setting up PowerBlaster

to work with your RF series remotes by guiding you

through an easy step-by-step process. This Owner’s Manual is designed as a companion reference source to the DVD Setup Guide, should you need to refer back to a particular section, or review certain instruction detail not covered in the DVD. However, if you are unable to watch the DVD Guide for some reason, everything you need to know about setting up PowerBlaster

is contained in this Manual.

NOTE: PowerBlasterTMis only compatible with Universal Remote Control’s MasterControl

RF series remote controls (RF10, RF20, RF30). RF series remote control radio signals will not control Components directly.You must have a PowerBlaster

to receive the RF remote radio signals. Also, Components that came with "no pointing" radio remote controls cannot be operated by an RF series remote unless the Component can be switched to standard IR (Infrared Control) via its internal menus. Some remote control ceiling fans are radio only and cannot be operated by an RF series remote.

POWERBLASTERTMOwner’s Manual

The information in this manual is copyright protected. No part of this manual may be copied or reproduced in any form without prior written consent from Universal Remote Control, Inc. UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL, INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR OPERATIONAL, TECHNICAL OR EDITORIAL ERRORS / OMISSIONS MADE IN THIS MANUAL. The information in this manual may be subject to change without prior notice. MASTERCONTROL, PowerBlaster, MacroPower, and SimpleSound are trademarks of Universal Remote Control, Inc. All other brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies or organizations.

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PowerBlaster

HOW IT WORKS

PowerBlaster

HOW IT WORKS

Here’s How PowerBlaster™Works:

1. RF series remote controls (RF10, RF20, RF30) send RF (Radio Frequency) signals to PowerBlaster™, which is an RF receiver.

2. PowerBlaster

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converts RF signals to IR (Infrared) commands and sends them out to components in the same cabinet space via the built-in front blaster.

3. Self-adhesive “flashers” (included in the PowerBlaster

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kit) affix to the front panels of your components. The flashers relay commands to components out of sight of PowerBlaster’s™front blaster. The flashers plug in to PowerBlaster’s™rear flasher line output jacks. Each flasher has a 10’ cable to easily reach components on nearby shelves.

PowerBlaster

PARTS GUIDE

PowerBlaster

PARTS GUIDE

Parts Guide

Quantity Description

1 PowerBlaster™ Receiver with integrated antenna 1 Mounting Plate for wall mounting PowerBlaster™ 4 Screws for wall mounting the mounting plate 1 9V-300mA Power Supply 6 Flashers with 10 foot plug-in cables.

Red Status LED lights when PowerBlaster

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receives an RF signal from an RF series remote control.

The Mounting Plate guides enable PowerBlaster’s™matching guide to slide and “snap” into place for mounting on the wall.

Front blaster sends Infrared commands to all A/V components in the same cabinet space.

Red Power LED lights to indicate when PowerBlaster is plugged into an active AC outlet.

Using the four enclosed screws, you can choose to fix the mounting plate to a wall or the back of your component cabinet.

The Mounting Plate

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PowerBlaster

PARTS GUIDE

PowerBlaster

PROGRAMMING

Six plug-in flashers are supplied with 10 foot cables and six extra self-adhesive pads (in case a flasher has to be repositioned).

Integrated antenna swings in any direction to optimize RF reception and range.

Six flasher jacks on the rear of PowerBlaster™ connect flashers for control of A/V components out-of-sight of the front blaster.

Included 9V power supply plugs into the MRF-100

power connector.

Program and Test Remote Control First

Don’t connect power to PowerBlaster™ until you have programmed and tested the remote control line of sight. PowerBlaster™ can interfere with testing and programming.

STEP 1:

Turn ON all of your components.

Audio /Video components some-

imes create RF interference. Therefore, perform all testing with all of your components powered ON (as they will be when you operate the system).

SETP 2:

Connect the Power Supply.

Connect the 9V power supply to an active UNSWITCHED AC outlet. PowerBlaster™ must always be powered up. The red Power LED should light up.

STEP 3:

Test Placement of PowerBlaster™.

PowerBlaster™ should be placed so that the STATUS LED only lights up when a button is pressed on an RF series remote control. It should go out as soon

as the button is released. If there is any flickering, move PowerBlaster™ farther away from the A/V components.

STEP 4:

Orient the Antenna for Optimum Range. If you need to extend the

range of the remote, try adjusting the angle of PowerBlaster’s™ receiving antenna via it’s pivoting ball mount.

STEP 5:

Mount PowerBlaster

PowerBlaster™ may be concealed and mounted to the rear wall or back of the system cabinet. The mounting plate slides apart from the receiver, mounts to the wall, then the receiver can slide back into place.

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