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Page 4 - Introduction

Page 1 MRF-260 B ASE S TATION Introduction The MRF-260 base station is an “addressable” base station. RFAddressing gives you the ability to control as many as 60 identicalcomponents throughout a house. To enable better range and reliabili-ty the MRF-260 is equipped with the Narrow Band RF reception ...

Page 5 - Features and Benefits

Page 2 MRF-260 B ASE S TATION Features and Benefits Interference Rejection and Extended Range via Narrow BandThe MRF-260 receives RF (radio frequency) signals via its integratedRF receiver and antenna. The MRF-260 displays RF interference via abright red Status LED, which flickers when interference ...

Page 6 - Installation

Page 3 Installation 1. Unplug the MRF-260. Test all IR commands and macros line of sight. 2. Power on all AV components including the TV. Turn on all of the lights and lower all dimmers to 50%. Power on anything thatmay create RF Interference (particularly devices with high speedmicroprocessors or h...

Page 8 - Testing

MRF-260 B ASE S TATION Page 5 Testing Test a few commands for each device before fixing the flasher inplace on the front panel of a device. Since TiVo, Replay TV, Satellite Receivers and Cable Boxes are allextremely sensitive to IR overload or saturation, you should testthem thoroughly. Put up the o...

Page 9 - Front Blaster Overload

MRF-260 B ASE S TATION Page 6 Front Blaster Overload A few models of audio/video components can be overloaded by theFront Blaster. If you are having intermittent or inconsistent resultswith a particular component, try repositioning the MRF-260 andfacing the Front Blaster in a different direction. If...

Page 10 - Controlling Four Identical Components/Zones

MRF-260 B ASE S TATION Page 7 Controlling Four Identical Components/Zones There are several considerations to take into account when you areinstalling an MRF-260 to control an array of identical components: 1. The RF ID# cannot be set to Code 0, the universal setting. You must use one of the fifteen...

Page 13 - Programming For Multiple Equipment Locations

MRF-260 B ASE S TATION Page 10 Programming For Multiple Equipment Locations You can operate up to 15 different equipment locations, each withan MRF-260 assigned a unique Receiver ID#. You program each ofyour remotes to talk to the equipment locations you want by assign-ing each of your devices to a ...

Page 14 - USA Limited Warranty Statement

MRF-260 B ASE S TATION Page 11 USA Limited Warranty Statement Your Universal Remote Control, when delivered to you in newcondition, is warranted against defects in materials or work-manship as follows: UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL, INC.warrants this product against defects in material or workman-ship fo...

Page 15 - Frequently Asked Questions

MRF-260 B ASE S TATION Page 12 Frequently Asked Questions Can I use flasher/emitters that I have already installed in the sys-tem to connect to the MRF-260? Yes, the flashers are compatible if they use 3.5mm mono mini plugs withthe same polarity (Tip is data, sleeve is ground). I’m getting inconsist...

Page 16 - Warning; Information To The User; COMPLETE; CONTROL

500 Mamaroneck Avenue, Harrison, NY 10528 Phone: (914) 835-4484 Fax: (914) 835-4532 www.universalremote.com This equipment has been tested and found to comply withthe limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 ofthe FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reason-able protection...