01_VS470_en 24/08/04 10:34 Page 1 Wireless video transmitter Precautions Safety · · This equipment contains heat sensitive components. Maximum ambient temperature must not exceed 35° Celsius. Humidity in rooms where this equipment is situated must not exceed a hygrometric level of 85 %. If you have to use your equipment outside, avoid exposing it to rain water or to splashes.The transition from a cold environment to a hot one may cause condensation.Allow it to dry by itself before re-starting the equipment. In the event of prolonged absence, switch off the equipment by means of the on/off switch. Even when switched off, certain components remain live. In order to insulate it completely you must remove the plug from the main electricity supply. In the event of an electrical storm, it is advisable to disconnect the equipment from the electricity supply so as to avoid potentially damaging electrical or electromagnetic surges.To this end, make sure that the mains plug is easily accessible for disconnection. Disconnect the equipment immediately if you detect a smell of burning or smoke. Under no circumstances must you open the equipment yourself; you run the risk of electrocution. EN · · · Maintenance · Clean the equipment with a soft cloth and a neutral detergent. The use of solvents, abrasive products or alcohol-based products is likely to damage the equipment. Regulations · This equipment must only be installed inside. Its use is restricted to private radio transmission. Connection to a public or independent network, or to an outside aerial is prohibited. Under no circumstances should this appliance be put to industrial use. It is designed solely for domestic operation. THOMSON disclaims all responsibility in the event of use that does not comply with the present instructions. 1 01_VS470_en 24/08/04 10:34 Page 2 Principles of operation LIVING ROOM BEDROOM Transmitter Receiver Video recorder, satellite receiver,... Remote control for video recorder, satellite receiver,...or universal remote control. 2 01_VS470_en 24/08/04 10:34 Page 3 What is this equipment for? The Video Sender VS 470 permits the relay of an Audio-Video signal from your main set-up to a second television set located in another room and equipped with a scart connection (or RCA/Cinch).The main set-up is the place in which you have chosen to install the majority of your equipment (television set, video recorder, satellite receiver, DVD player,..) you can operate the units from the room with the second television set by using their remote controls, or with a universal remote control. You can play and hear music if you connect the transmitter to a suitable outlet (AUDIO the receiver to an amplifier (AUDIO IN) placed in another room. OUT), and EN If you already have a Thomson plasma screen monitor or video projector, the Video Sender will ease your placing of these items where you most want them to be, thanks to eliminating all problems related to long cable runs. Camcorder A/V Amplifier Video recorder DVD player Video disc player Plasma screen monitor Television set ON ST / AN D BY Satellite/Cable receiver and decoder Video projector 3 NU ENTER ST CE AT SS PO US WE R AU AD TO JUS PC AC T CA RD SO UR CE CANCEL SE LEC T ME 01_VS470_en 24/08/04 10:34 Page 4 Installation of transmitter Refer to the overall installation diagram inside the cover of the instruction booklet as well as the diagram on the following page. 1. Place the transmitter (1) near the source equipment (VCR player, DVD player, etc.) from which you want to transmit video or audio output, and connect it with the cord (2). Connect the TV set to a suitable outlet from the VCR player or DVD player (AV1). Obtain a (non-supplied) SCART-TV set connector and connect the TV set to the (2) adapter already connected to the VCR player or DVD player as shown on Page 5 (see item marked * on Page 5). 2. Carefully extend the antenna of the transmitter (1) and orient it towards the room where your second TV set (TV2) is located.Turn on (position on) the transmitter, using the off/on switch located on its side. Place the channel selectors of the transmitter (and the receiver) on the same channel (same letter). 3. Fit the lead (4) following these stages: - connect the jack plug to the IR ext socket, - unwind the lead and place one cell near the infrared window of the unit to be operated (video recorder or other), - after installing the receiver (see Pages 6 and 7), ask someone to use the remote control of that equipment item to be controlled from the room where the second (TV2) is located, - by moving the cell around in front of the unit to be operated you will find the location that permits its control from the other room. You must fix the cell in that position. Usually, this will be a more or less large, transparent area located on the front of the unit. 4. Remove the protective self-adhesive film from the infrared cell of cord (4) and affix it to the infrared-sensitive panel of the equipment to be remote controlled. The cordon has 3 cells in order to let you play video and audio from 3 equipment items connected to the (TV1) set (see Diagram 2 on Page 10). 5. Fit the AC adaptator (3) to the transmitter and plug it into a 220/240 V ~ 50 Hz mains power supply. Note:The AC Adaptors for the transmitter and receiver are different.The one provided for the transmitter is a 12V­200 mA model. 4 01_VS470_en 24/08/04 10:34 Page 5 Installation of transmitter Installation of the transmitter: Vertically by using the support or horizontally without the support. Note: the IR window must be turned towards the user. EN Antenna: Depending on the distance between the transmitter and the receiver, deploy the antenna and turn it so that the markings (WIRELESS) face each other. If the transmitter and the receiver are very close, it may not be necessary to deploy the antenna. TV2 TV1 220/240V ~ 50 Hz UNITEDKINGDOM EIRE 1 2 3 CONTINENTAL EUROPE * 4 5 01_VS470_en 24/08/04 10:34 Page 6 Installation of receiver 1. Place the receiver (5) on, or near, the second television set. 2. Connect the receiver (5) to the second television set using the lead (6) following the same instructions as for the transmitter. 3. Extend the antenna on the receiver (5) and orient it toward the main TV set (TV1). 4. Fit the AC adaptator (9V, 400mA) (7) to the receiver and plug it into a 220/240 V ~ 50 Hz mains power supply. ! THE ANTENNA allows you to transmit and receive audio and video signals over a maximum range of 80 meters in free air environments. Inside a typical lodgment the range will be less because of signal attenuation by building material absorption. ! THE FLEXIBLE ANTENNA permits the control of the unit whose pictures you wish to see in the room containing the second television set (TV2). ! THE POWER SUPPLY plug fitted to the transmitter (1) is not the same as the one fitted to the receiver (7). TV2 220/240V ~ 50 Hz UNITEDKINGDOM EIRE Receiver 5 7 CONTINENTAL EUROPE Receive r 6 VIDEO OUT L AUDIO OUT R DC 9V 6 01_VS470_en 24/08/04 10:34 Page 7 Instructions for use 1. Switch on the transmitter (1) and the receiver (5) by switching their off/on buttons to the on position. 2. Make sure that the transmitter and the receiver are set to the same channel by checking the position of the selectors located under the casing or under the antenna.They must be set to the same channel (same letter). 3. Switch on your equipment (television sets, video recorders ...) in both rooms. 4. Using the remote control of the unit whose pictures you wish to see, and from the room containing the second television set (TV2), select the channels or video functions (or others) according to the unit you are controlling. EN Receiver Make sure that you point the remote control directly at the receiver's (5) infrared window Special operating details: · · No picture on TV2? If you fail to obtain the desired picture on the second television set TV2, select the AV socket, to which the receiver (5) is connected, using the television's remote control. Using a decoder (in France: Canal +,TPS, etc.) on your TV2? To have clear images on your second TV set (TV2), output from the decoder must pass through a VCR player, placed in (AV2) mode or set to the channel number assigned for the encrypted TV channel. Use of a monitor? If your second television set does not have a connection for an outside aerial (terrestrial reception), or if it is a monitor, you will be able to see the channels in the room containing the second television set by selecting those of the video recorder with its remote control. The picture is scrambled? The running of certain equipment (micro-wave ovens, digital telephone DECT, un-shielded acoustic loudspeakers, etc ...) may interfere with signal transmission. Ensure that they are kept away from the transmitter and the receiver or switch them off. · · 7 01_VS470_en 24/08/04 10:34 Page 8 Improvement of picture and sound You will obtain optimal service operation of your Video Sender by correctly orienting the antenna (A). However, reflected signals or other signal degrading factors can affect good quality signal transmission. In this case, readjust antenna positions or slightly move the transmitter or receiver until you get crystal clear reception. Transmitter / Receiver (A) off.on If no picture is obtained, check that the transmitter and the receiver have not been installed in the reverse order (each unit corresponds either to the input or to the output of the Audio-Video signal). Check that they have been properly connected and that they are switched on (on position). Ensure that the channel selector is set to the same letter on both units. If transmission is blurred or scrambled, choose another channel but make sure that it is identical on both units. Transmitter Receiver 8 01_VS470_en 24/08/04 10:34 Page 9 Relay of pictures from several units If you have several equipment items (VCR player, satellite receiver, DVD player, etc.) in your main equipment room and want to transmit and receive audio and video signals to a second TV set, connect your equipment items as shown in the Diagrams on following pages. Usually, the units are connected in series, the last unit having a free scart connection that you can use for the connection of the transmitter. ! These diagrams represent some connection possibilities the operation of which depends on the type of unit, its sockets and the signals it produces.There exist other connections that you might perhaps wish to try if diagrams 1 to 3 here are not satisfactory. If this is the case, ask your dealer for assistance. ! As a general rule, remember to switch off units not in use. Also, refer to the manufacturers' instructions to see if there are any particularities regarding connection or use. Certain units may need to have their input scart connection "programmed". ! In all cases the transmitter must be connected to a scart connection that produces an Audio-Video signal Out. Refer to the manufacturer's instructions for confirmation of this. EN 9 01_VS470_en 24/08/04 10:34 Page 10 General information on connections... 1 Transmitter TV1 AV1 VCR AV2 Satellite or Cable decoder (Canal+, Canal Sat,TPS, Premiere,Telepiu,Via Digital...) TV1 2 3 AUDIO Transmitter Audio amplifier AV1 VCR AV2 DVD AV output VCR DVD Transmitter SAT SAT Technical characteristics Power supply: 12V DC (transmitter), 9V DC (receiver), 4 channels (A : 2.411 GHz - B : 2.434 GHz - C : 2.454 GHz - D : 2.473 GHz) Remote control return: 433,92 MHz Transmitter power: 10 mW You can contact THOMSON by dialling: 0871 712 1312 (For Great-Britain, all calls will be charged 0,10£ / mn) www.thomson-europe.com 10 02_VS470_fr 24/08/04 10:40 Page 1 Transmetteur vidéo sans fil Précautions Sécurité · · Les composants de cet appareil sont sensibles à la chaleur. La température maximale ambiante ne doit pas dépasser 35° Celsius. L'humidité des locaux où est placé l'appareil ne doit pas dépasser un taux hygrométrique de 85 %. Evitez de l'exposer à l'eau de pluie ou aux éclaboussures. Le passage d'une atmosphère froide à une ambiance chaude peut provoquer de la condensation. Laissez-la disparaître d'ellemême avant de remettre l'appareil en marche. En cas d'absence prolongée, éteignez l'appareil avec l'interrupteur marche/arrêt. Même à l'arrêt, certains composants restent en contact avec le réseau électrique. Pour l'isoler complètement vous devez débrancher la fiche d'alimentation de la prise secteur. En cas d'orage, il est recommandé d'isoler l'appareil du réseau électrique afin de ne pas le soumettre à des surcharges électriques ou électromagnétiques qui peuvent l'endommager. A cette fin, laissez la fiche secteur accessible pour le débrancher. Débranchez immédiatement l'appareil si vous constatez qu'il dégage une odeur de br� ...