Operation; Operating Modes; Registering The Transmitter With The Receiver; Registering Using The Remote Control - Extron electronics eLink 100 User Manual

Operation

This section describes the installation and the operation of the eLink 100 extender,
including:
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Operating Modes

The eLink 100 can operate in two modes:
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NOTE: Maintain at least 6.5 feet (2 meters) between multiple eLink transmitters or
To establish communication between the eLink 100 transmitter and receiver, the transmitter
must be registered with the receiver as explained below.

Registering the Transmitter with the Receiver

After registration is performed at the initial setup, the transmitter and receiver connect
automatically when booted. Registration is not required again unless the transmitter is
unregistered or removed from the receiver memory (see
page 14).
The units can be registered using the eLink 100 remote control (provided) or using the
register buttons on the eLink 100 units.

Registering Using the Remote Control

NOTE: The remote control must be pointed at the IR sensor on the front panel of the
To register the transmitter with the receiver using the eLink 100 remote control:
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Operating Modes
Registering the Transmitter with the Receiver
Using the Remote Control and the OSD Menus
One transmitter linked up to one receiver.
NOTE: Up to four transmitter units can operate in the same room or environment.
If a maximum of four transmitters is reached, the next group of units should be
separated to prevent interference (see
Locations on page 17).
One transmitter linked with up to four receivers.
multiple eLink receivers. Be mindful of units located beyond walls in adjacent rooms.
receiver (see figure 3, , on page 6) from a distance of no more than 30 feet
A
(9.1 meters) and no more than 40º from center.
Connect and apply power to the transmitter, input source, receiver, and output source.
NOTE: The registration process can be done without an input connected. In this
case, a message appears on the OSD, notifying you of a missing video source.
Press the Add button on the remote control (see
following message appears on the OSD:
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Transmitter Unit
Best Practices for eLink 100 Mounting
Unregistering a transmitter
figure
Please Activate Registration on
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