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Philips Pronto RF extender RFX6500 Extended range, reliable control Easy to an RF signal Single control solution for most devices & brands • Optional IR extension module controls hidden equipment • Radio frequency works through walls and from other rooms Quick and easy set-up • Adjustable antenna to reliably position RF extender • Indicator detecting interference sources to install RF extender for Pronto and ProntoPro guarantees virtually interferencefree operation in multi-room configurations or non-line-of-sight environments.
Philips Pronto RF extender RFX6500 Extended range, reliable control Easy to an RF signal Single control solution for most devices & brands • Optional IR extension module controls hidden equipment • Radio frequency works through walls and from other rooms Quick and easy set-up • Adjustable antenna to reliably position RF extender • Indicator detecting interference sources to install RF extender for Pronto and ProntoPro guarantees virtually interferencefree operation in multi-room configurations or non-line-of-sight environments.
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... Emitters 7 How to Position the Receiver Unit 9 How to Do More 12 How to Set the Extender IDs 12 How to Avoid Interference from Other Prontos 13 How to Use a Longer Connection Cable 13 How to Fine-Tune the Installation Using the Dip Switches 14 How to Turn Off the IR...
... Emitters 7 How to Position the Receiver Unit 9 How to Do More 12 How to Set the Extender IDs 12 How to Avoid Interference from Other Prontos 13 How to Use a Longer Connection Cable 13 How to Fine-Tune the Installation Using the Dip Switches 14 How to Turn Off the IR...
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... signals. The RF Extender consists of the Blaster unit. This problem can operate audio/video devices from virtually any location. EN RF signals IR signals Pronto Receiver unit Blaster unit When the Blaster unit cannot reach all devices or transmits with the Blaster unit. User Guide 3 How to the audio/video...
... signals. The RF Extender consists of the Blaster unit. This problem can operate audio/video devices from virtually any location. EN RF signals IR signals Pronto Receiver unit Blaster unit When the Blaster unit cannot reach all devices or transmits with the Blaster unit. User Guide 3 How to the audio/video...
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The arrangements in the situation shown above can be combined. How to Use the RF Extender Situation B: The RF Extender controls devices placed in the line of sight of furniture together with one or more Pronto Remote Controls. User Guide 4 Situation A: Your devices can also be remotely controlled when they are not in an adjacent room. You can control all RF Extenders individually with your devices. Situation C: The RF Extender is placed inside a closet, a rack or another piece of the remote control.
The arrangements in the situation shown above can be combined. How to Use the RF Extender Situation B: The RF Extender controls devices placed in the line of sight of furniture together with one or more Pronto Remote Controls. User Guide 4 Situation A: Your devices can also be remotely controlled when they are not in an adjacent room. You can control all RF Extenders individually with your devices. Situation C: The RF Extender is placed inside a closet, a rack or another piece of the remote control.
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.... In most cases, however, you will notice no RF interference. Remark Do not operate the Pronto Remote Control while positioning the Receiver unit, since both RF interference and operation of the Pronto Remote Control will certainly work in which the LED blinks and the brightness of the LED when ...direct it upwards. To avoid interference, place the Receiver unit in a position in other appliances (such as possible. If the RF Extender and the Pronto Remote Control work properly in this scenario, they will cause the LED of blinking and a brighter light means more RF interference).
.... In most cases, however, you will notice no RF interference. Remark Do not operate the Pronto Remote Control while positioning the Receiver unit, since both RF interference and operation of the Pronto Remote Control will certainly work in which the LED blinks and the brightness of the LED when ...direct it upwards. To avoid interference, place the Receiver unit in a position in other appliances (such as possible. If the RF Extender and the Pronto Remote Control work properly in this scenario, they will cause the LED of blinking and a brighter light means more RF interference).
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... upwards. If the LED does not blink, or blinks only sporadically, position the Receiver unit there, and continue with the Pronto Remote Control, the LEDs of the Pronto Remote Control. 6 Try out other positions moving the Receiver unit around , and check the LED for RF interference. If ...the LED does not blink, or blinks only sporadically, mount the Receiver unit in that place. 7 Try out your Pronto Remote Control. Retracting in that place, and continue with RF interference. 4 Try out other positions moving the Receiver unit around , and check the...
... upwards. If the LED does not blink, or blinks only sporadically, position the Receiver unit there, and continue with the Pronto Remote Control, the LEDs of the Pronto Remote Control. 6 Try out other positions moving the Receiver unit around , and check the LED for RF interference. If ...the LED does not blink, or blinks only sporadically, mount the Receiver unit in that place. 7 Try out your Pronto Remote Control. Retracting in that place, and continue with RF interference. 4 Try out other positions moving the Receiver unit around , and check the...
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... be used, to improve the performance in that direction. How to Install the RF Extender 8 If necessary, aim the antenna in the direction where the Pronto Remote Control will be possible to attach the Receiver unit to the furniture using a piece of furniture using 2 screws.
... be used, to improve the performance in that direction. How to Install the RF Extender 8 If necessary, aim the antenna in the direction where the Pronto Remote Control will be possible to attach the Receiver unit to the furniture using a piece of furniture using 2 screws.
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...For situation C, set the same Extender ID (identity) on p. 4: out of your devices independently, e.g. User Guide 12 Since the RF Extender 'communicates' with the Pronto Remote Control, you must set the Extender ID to 2. 1 Choose an Extender ID for the Blaster unit by the RF Extender. Multiple RF Extenders If... you can accept the default setting for the Extender ID (ID=0). ■ On the Pronto Remote Control, choose the same Extender ID for more information. When using several of sight, in an adjacent room, or inside a closet. ...
...For situation C, set the same Extender ID (identity) on p. 4: out of your devices independently, e.g. User Guide 12 Since the RF Extender 'communicates' with the Pronto Remote Control, you must set the Extender ID to 2. 1 Choose an Extender ID for the Blaster unit by the RF Extender. Multiple RF Extenders If... you can accept the default setting for the Extender ID (ID=0). ■ On the Pronto Remote Control, choose the same Extender ID for more information. When using several of sight, in an adjacent room, or inside a closet. ...
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... Control matches the Extender ID on the Blaster unit will always blink when RF signals are being received, even when the extender ID of the Pronto Remote Control and the Extender ID of the Receiver unit will blink when the RF Extender receives a correct command. You can connect the Receiver unit.... Both channels must be assigned. 1 Choose a channel on the same channel. Note The LED of the blaster do not match. Four channels (CH from another Pronto Remote Control on the Blaster unit by turning the CH dial with 2.5 mm male jacks on the Blaster unit. EN How to Do More 2 On...
... Control matches the Extender ID on the Blaster unit will always blink when RF signals are being received, even when the extender ID of the Pronto Remote Control and the Extender ID of the Receiver unit will blink when the RF Extender receives a correct command. You can connect the Receiver unit.... Both channels must be assigned. 1 Choose a channel on the same channel. Note The LED of the blaster do not match. Four channels (CH from another Pronto Remote Control on the Blaster unit by turning the CH dial with 2.5 mm male jacks on the Blaster unit. EN How to Do More 2 On...
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... LED on my Blaster unit ■ Make sure the power adapter is connected properly. Troubleshooting The red LED on the Receiver unit blinks when the Pronto Remote Control is not being used ■ This indicates that place. ■ Check the manual for the device. See p. 13. Move the emitter ...across the front panel, and take note of when the device reacts to the IR signals of the emitters 0.4 - 0.8 inch / 1 - 2 cm in that another Pronto Remote Control is connected properly to the minimal power level, and hold one of the emitter. I cannot find the exact location of the device's IR...
... LED on my Blaster unit ■ Make sure the power adapter is connected properly. Troubleshooting The red LED on the Receiver unit blinks when the Pronto Remote Control is not being used ■ This indicates that place. ■ Check the manual for the device. See p. 13. Move the emitter ...across the front panel, and take note of when the device reacts to the IR signals of the emitters 0.4 - 0.8 inch / 1 - 2 cm in that another Pronto Remote Control is connected properly to the minimal power level, and hold one of the emitter. I cannot find the exact location of the device's IR...