Radio Shack 1501972-T Audio / Video Extender System User Manual manual
RadioShack Corporation Audio / Video Extender System manual
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OWNER'S MANUAL
Video Sender
AUDIO/VIDEO EXTENDER SYSTEM
MODEL 15-1972
(INCLUDES 15-1972, TRANSMITTER
AND 15-1971R, RECEIVER, PLUS TWO
PLUG-IN POWER SUPPLIES, AND ALL
REQUIRED CONNECTING CABLES)
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read
before the product is operated.
2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for
future reference.
3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions
should be adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should be followed.
5. Cleaning - Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use
liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
6. Attachments - Do not use attachments not recommended by the product
manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
7. Water and Moisture - Do not use this product near water - for Example, near a
bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a
swimming pool; and the like.
8. Accessories - Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or
adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product.
Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and
should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.
9. A product and cart combination should be moved with care.
Quick stops, excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the
product and cart combination to overturn.
10. Ventilation - Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and
to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect if from overheating,
and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never
be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.
This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or
rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have
been adhered to.
11. Power Sources - This product should be operated only from the type of power
INTRODUCTION
Your Wireless Video Sender kit consists of a transmitter base unit
which connects to your DSS receiver, and a receiver unit which
connects to the TV in another room. The Video Sender Transmitter
converts the A/V signal from your DSS into a radio signal and
transmits it (even through walls) to the Video Sender Receiver unit.
The Video Sender Receiver converts the signals back to A/V signals
which are fed through a cable to your TV's A/V input jacks.
By purchasing an optional Remote Control Extender (Cat. No. 15-
1959) can control other A/V products such as VCRs, Cable Boxes,
etc. while watching a TV in another room.
There are just a few simple steps to follow to hook up your Video
Sender kit to a DSS, VCR or Cable Box.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product
to rain or moisture.
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d) If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions.
Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an
improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often
require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its
normal operation,
e) If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way, and
f) When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a
need for service.
19. Heat - The product should be situated away from heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
FCC CAUTION
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.
This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy, and if not installed and
used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturers instructions, it may
cause interference to radio and television reception. It has been type tested and
found to comply with the limits for remote control devices in accordance with the
specifications in Sub-Parts B and C of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to
provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by unplugging the equipment, try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures.
• Reorient the antenna of the radio/TV experiencing the interference.
• Relocate the equipment with respect to the radio/TV.
• Move the equipment away from the radio/TV.
• Plug the equipment into an outlet on a different electrical circuit from the radio/TV
experiencing the interference.
• If necessary, consult your local Dealer for additional suggestions.
NOTE: Modifications to this product will void the user's authority to operate this
equipment.
source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type or power
supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For
products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the
operating instructions.
12. Grounding or Polarization - This product is equipped with a polarized
alternating current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other).
This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If
you are unable to insert the plug fully into the cutlet, try reversing the plug. If the
plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete
outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
13. Power-Cord Protection - Power supply cords should be routed so that they are
not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them,
paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the product.
14. Lightning - For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or
when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from
the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent
damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.
15. Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral
convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
16. Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of any kind into this product
through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts
that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the
product.
17. Servicing - Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or
removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer
all servicing to qualified service personnel.
18. Damage Requiring Service - Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer
servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
a) When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged,
b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product,
c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water,
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CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS
VIDEO TRANSMITTER
CONTENTS
CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS
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VIDEO TRANSMITTER ........................................................ 7
VIDEO RECEIVER ............................................................. 8
CONNECTING UP
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HOOKING UP THE VIDEO TRANSMITTER
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HOOKING UP THE VIDEO RECEIVER
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IF YOU WANT TO USE YOUR VIDEO TRANSMITTER TO TRANSMIT
FROM YOUR STEREO SYSTEM ONLY
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FINE TUNING YOUR VIDEO SENDER
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A/V Input
Jacks
Power Supply
Jack
2.4 GHz
Video
Antenna
ON-OFF
Switch
(on side)
2.4 GHz Channel
Switch
(on bottom)
TRANSMITTER
(BOTTOM VIEW)
RECEIVER
(BOTTOM VIEW)
2.4 GHz
Channel
Switch
TV
Channel
Switch
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CONNECTING UP
HOOKING UP THE VIDEO TRANSMITTER
1. Connect one set of Audio/Video cables to the VIDEO and AUDIO
jacks of your Video Transmitter. Take care to match the colors of
the plugs on the cable with the jacks on the Video Transmitter.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the Audio/Video OUT jacks
on your TV. Take care to match the colors of the plugs on the
cable with the jacks on the TV. If the jacks on the TV are colored
differently, connect the yellow plug to the jack labelled VIDEO, the
red plug to the jack labelled AUDIO RIGHT and the white plug to
the jack labeled AUDIO LEFT.
Note: If your TV does not include Audio/Video OUT jacks, you
will need to remake the connections as shown in diagram b) using
the TV antenna (coaxial) connections to link up the DSS Receiver/
Cable Box/VCR to your TV.
a) Connections for a TV
with A/V OUT jacks. b) Connections for a TV
without A/V OUT
jacks.
A/V Cable Coaxial
Cable
VIDEO RECEIVER
2.4 GHz
Video
Antenna
TV Output
Connector
A/V Input
Jacks
Power Supply
Jack
2.4 GHz Channel
Switch
(on bottom)
TV Channel
Switch
(on bottom)
ON-OFF
Switch
(on side)
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HOOKING UP THE VIDEO RECEIVER
1. Connect a set of Audio/Video cables the A/V OUT jacks of your
Video Receiver. Connect the other end to your TV.
2. Plug the Video Receiver's Power Supply into a 120 volt wall outlet
and plug its jack into the Video Receiver.
3. Position the Video Receiver in a convenient location such as on
top of the TV and orient the antenna so that the flat side points in
the direction of the room where you set up the Video Transmitter.
IF YOUR TV DOES NOT HAVE A/V CONNECTORS
You can use the supplied
coaxial cable to connect the
TV OUT socket on the Video
Receiver to the Antenna
input on your TV. If you
already have an antenna
connected to your TV, you
will need to use a TV
antenna splitter.
Set your TV and the TV
Channel switch on the Video
Receiver (on bottom) to the
same channel (3 or 4).
3. Plug the Video Transmitter's Power Supply into a convenient 120
volt wall outlet and plug its jack into the Video Transmitter.
4. Position the Video Transmitter in a convenient location such as on
top of the TV and orient the antenna so that the flat side points in
the direction of the room where you will be installing the Video
Receiver.
IF YOU HAVE SEVERAL A/V COMPONENTS
If you have two or more A/V
components (e.g. DSS, VCR, Cable
Box, Video Disk etc.) that you want to
watch in another room, they will
probably already be hooked up to the
local TV in series (see the diagram to
the right). To connect the Video
Transmitter you just need to identify the
last component in the chain and
connect its LINE OUT jacks to the Video
Transmitter's LINE IN jacks.
If the last component in the chain does
not have spare LINE OUT jacks,
reconnect the local TV to the last
component in the chain using coaxial
cables to connect the VHF/UHF ports,
then use the A/V connections for the
Video Transmitter.
Fully extend the telescopic antenna if
you intend to use the IR Extender
feature (See page 14).
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FINE TUNING YOUR VIDEO SENDER
The Wireless Video Sender usually works best with the flat faces of
the antennas on the Transmitter and Receiver unit facing each other
(i.e. in “Line of sight” - see diagram below). Sometimes, however,
reflections and other effects in the home may affect the signal so that
some adjustment of either the Transmitter or Receiver antenna may be
necessary to get the best the signal.
IF YOU ARE NOT GETTING ANY SIGNAL AT ALL
Check that the CHANNEL slide switch (labeled 1 to 4) on both
Video Sender units (on bottom) is set to the same number.
If you are using coaxial TV connections from the Video Receiver,
check that the TV is tuned to the same channel as the TV Channel
switch on the bottom of the Video Receiver (3 or 4).
IF THE SIGNAL IS POOR, OR THERE IS INTERFERENCE
Try changing the channel on both Video Sender units. Do this by
adjusting the CHANNEL slide switch on the bottom of each Video
Sender unit to any position from 1-4. Make sure both units are set to
the same channel.
IF YOU WANT TO USE YOUR
VIDEO TRANSMITTER TO TRANSMIT
FROM YOUR STEREO SYSTEM ONLY
Just hook up the Video Transmitter using
only the red and white jacks for the
right and left channels of the audio
signal. Leave the yellow (video) jacks
unconnected.
IF YOUR SECOND TV RECEIVER IS ALREADY HOOKED UP TO A DSS
RECEIVER OR OTHER A/V DEVICE
If your DSS Receiver or other A/V
component is connected to the TV using
A/V cables, you can connect the Video
Receiver to the free LINE IN jacks on
the component. If there are no LINE IN
jacks, you will need to use a TV
antenna splitter as described earlier.
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WARRANTY
90 DAY LIMITED WARRANTY
RadioShack WARRANTS ITS PRODUCTS TO BE FREE FROM DEFECTIVE
MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP FOR A PERIOD OF ONE 90 DAYS FROM
THE ORIGINAL DATE OF PURCHASE AT RETAIL. RadioShack AGREES TO
REPAIR OR REPLACE, AT ITS SOLE DISCRETION, A DEFECTIVE RadioShack
PRODUCT IF RETURNED TO RadioShack WITHIN THE WARRANTY PERIOD
AND WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE.
IF SERVICE IS REQUIRED UNDER THIS WARRANTY: RETURN THE DEFECTIVE
UNIT TO THE STORE WHERE YOU PURCHASED IT.
THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT EXTEND TO ANY RadioShack PRODUCTS
WHICH HAVE BEEN SUBJECT TO MISUSE, NEGLECT, ACCIDENT,
INCORRECT WIRING OR TO USE IN VIOLATION OF OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS FURNISHED BY US, NOR EXTEND TO UNITS ALTERED OR
REPAIRED FOR WARRANTY DEFECT BY ANYONE OTHER THAN
RadioShack. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER ANY INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES
EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AND NO REPRESENTATIVE OR PERSON IS
AUTHORIZED TO ASSUME FOR US ANY OTHER LIABILITY ON
CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OF OUR PRODUCTS.
SOME STATES TO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED
WARRANTY LASTS, AND/OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION IF
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE
LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO THE ORIGINAL
CUSTOMER. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC RIGHTS AND YOU
MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.
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