Onkyo Stereo Receiver RFR 5 User Manual

Contents  
RF Receiver  
Introduction..................3  
About the RFR-5 ................. 3  
Possible Set-ups ................... 4  
RFR-5  
Instruction Manual  
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  
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.  
Troubleshooting ...........9  
Specifications................10  
 
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  
IR signals  
RF Receiver  
CHAD  
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Introduction  
Possible Set-ups  
The RF Receiver can be used in several situations:  
I Your devices can be remotely controlled while the RF Receiver is placed in line of sight (situation  
A).  
I The RF Receiver controls devices placed in an adjacent room (situation B).  
I The RF Receiver is placed inside a closet, a rack or another piece of furniture together with your  
devices (situation C).  
I 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  
Maximum distance: 16 feet (5 m)  
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  
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.  
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)  
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  
Using the IR Emitters  
The RF Receiver can be mounted to a piece of Like the IR blaster of the RF Receiver, the IR  
furniture using the included mounting plate and emitters send out IR signals. You can use the IR  
the 4 screws. Take into account the range and the emitters as an alternative for the IR blaster.  
working angle of the IR blaster as explained on p.  
Note:  
4. Also make sure to place the RF Receiver in a  
central position aimed directly at your devices.  
It is adviced not to place the RF Receiver inside a  
metal closet as RF signals can be disturbed by  
metal objects.  
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.  
1
2
Remove the mounting plate from the  
bottom of the RF Receiver.  
Screw the plate to a rack, closet or  
another piece of furniture.  
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.  
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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Installation  
How to use the emitters  
Connecting the Power Adapter  
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.  
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  
3
4
Try to operate your devices with the  
Chad Remote Controller.  
As the RF Receiver communicateswith 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.  
The red LED will blink when the RF Receiver  
receives a correct command.  
Repeat this procedure for every 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).  
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.  
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.  
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.  
1
Choose an Receiver ID for the RF  
Receiver by turning the ID 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.  
3
Try to operate your devices with the  
remote controller.  
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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Troubleshooting  
The red LED on the RF Receiver blinks  
without using the Chad Remote Control  
Devices do not respond properly  
I
Check if the power adapter is connected and  
the red LED is on.  
I
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).  
I
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.  
There is no red LED on my RF Receiver  
I
Check if the power adapter is connected  
properly.  
I
Check the placement of the RF Receiver:  
Check the range and the working angle of  
the IR blaster (see p. 5).  
The IR emitters are no longer adhesive  
Check if the RF Receiver is placed in a  
central position relative to your devices  
(see p. 6).  
I
Replace the adhesive with a fresh piece of the  
2-sided tape.  
Make sure that the distance between the  
RF Receiver and your device is at least 4  
inches (10 cm).  
I cannot find the exact location of the  
devices receiving eye  
Make sure that the distance between the  
RF Receiver and your device is at most 16  
feet (5 meters).  
I
Check the manual of the device.  
When still in doubt, contact your supplier or  
the manufacturer.  
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).  
I 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  
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)  
Dimensions  
Operating temperature  
IR frequency range  
Operating distance: 16 feet (5 meters)  
IR frequency range: DC/flash codes, 36kHz-550kHz  
Radio frequency (RF)  
IR emitters  
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  
cable length: 7 feet (2.0 meters)  
120V AC Power adapter (400mA/12V DC adapter, UL-approved)  
Mounting kit (Plate and 4 screws)  
Accessories  
Approvals  
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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