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Dec 11, 2024 - 06:35 AM
To set up the Universal Remote Control MRF-260 for optimal narrow-band reception, please follow these steps:
1. Unplug the MRF-260 and test all IR commands and macros line of sight.
2. Power on all AV components, including the TV, and turn on all lights while lowering all dimmers to 50%. Power on any devices that may create RF interference, such as those with high-speed microprocessors or hard drives.
3. Check that the address wheel on the rear of the MRF-260 is set to ID#0, which is the default "interference sniffing" position. Use a small flat blade screwdriver to adjust the RF ID# if necessary.
4. Connect the MRF-260 to its DC wall adapter and plug the adapter into a live AC outlet. Place the MRF-260 at least 3 feet away from satellite receivers, cable boxes, HDTV tuners, DVRs, PCs, or any other device with a high-speed microprocessor that may generate broad-band Radio Frequency Interference (RFI).
5. Observe the Status LED of the MRF-260. If it is glowing or flickering, you must relocate the MRF-260 to a location where the LED doesn't flicker. If you are detecting interference everywhere you place the MRF-260, you have two last resort options: remove the MRF-260's antenna to reduce the range, or install the two-piece MRF-350 base station, which allows for remote location of the RF Antenna module.
6. Once you have found a location free of RFI, test the range and macro reliability. Set both the remote and the MRF-260 to the same valid RF ID#. The Status LED on the MRF-260 should light up every time you press a button on the remote, confirming that the signal was received and understood perfectly. If there is any inconsistency or the LED doesn't light up for some button presses, there may still be some RFI present. In that case, return to step 3 and try to find a better location for the MRF-260.
7. After fixing the location, connect each of the emitters to the appropriate IR output and run the cable to the corresponding component. Do not attach the emitters to the front panel yet. Use the included preprinted labels or create your own labels to identify which emitter goes to which component.
8. Test a few commands for each device before fixing the flasher in place on the front panel. Pay special attention to devices that are sensitive to IR overload or saturation, such as TiVo, Replay TV, DVRs, Satellite Receivers, and Cable Boxes. If operation is inconsistent or sluggish, lower the IR line output and/or reposition the flasher.
9. Connect an IR emitter to each IR output and run the emitter wire to the front panel of each component. Adjust the level of each IR output for the best operation. If a component operates best at the minimum level but still operates sluggishly or intermittently, move the emitter farther away from the component's IR sensor.
10. If you encounter front blaster overload with certain audio/video components, try repositioning the MRF-260 and facing the Front Blaster in a different direction. If this doesn't improve the situation, you may need to disable the Front Blaster by following the instructions provided in the manual or using the PC software if applicable.
11. Finally, test the commands for each device and ensure that they are functioning correctly before fixing the flasher in place on the front panel.
By following these steps, you should be able to optimize the narrow-band reception of the Universal Remote Control MRF-260 and achieve reliable and consistent control of your devices. For more detailed instructions and troubleshooting tips, please refer to the installation manual provided with the product.
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