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An overview of the information found in the manual is provided below. Chapter 1, Introduction, introduces you to the VE849 system. Its purpose, features and benefits are presented, its front and back panel components and remote control are described.
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Full 1080p with 5.1 channel Dolby digital audio and 3D technology. Supporting Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS), the VE849 is able to operate within the U-NII Worldwide radio band (operating within this regulated and less commonly used range greatly reduces Wi-Fi signal interference and improves transmission quality and stability).
VE849 User Manual Features Wirelessly extend four HDMI displays up to 30m from the HDMI source* Setup five HDTVs and view HD content on five HDTVs simultaneously* Connect and transmit wireless video content from your Blu-ray DVD player, HD Cable box or other HDMI device wirelessly Multicast signal –...
1. Introduction Requirements Source Device A source player with an HDMI Type A output connector Display Device A display device or receiver with an HDMI Type A input connector...
Pushbutton the two connected HDMI media sources. Power Press this button to turn the VE849 on / off. The blue LED Pushbutton / LED indicates the VE849 is powered on,. The red LED indicates the VE849 is in power saving mode.
Plug the IR Blaster cable that came with your unit into this port. Service Port This port is used by the manufacturer to service the VE849. USB Mini Power The Mini USB Power Adapter that came with your unit plugs Adapter Port in here.
VE849 User Manual IR Remote Control Component Description Power Press to turn transmitter and receiver on or off. Info Press to show on-screen display (OSD) information on the HDTV connected to the receiver. Press to switch the IR Blaster frequency to meet the media source devices requirements.
2. Make sure that the power to all devices connected to the installation are turned off. To install the VE849 Multicast HDMI Wireless Extender, refer to the installation diagrams below as you preform the following steps: VE849T - Transmitter Installation 1.
VE849 User Manual VE849R - Receiver Installation 1. Place the VE849R receiver up to 30m from the VE849T transmitter. 2. Use the HDMI cable included with this package to connect the HDMI video display (HDTV) to the HDMI output port on the rear of the VE849R receiver.
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2. Hardware Setup 3. Place the IR Blaster’s sensors on or near the source device(s) front panel IR sensor port(s) (refer to the devices user manual for the exact location), so that it can communicate with the IR signal, as shown in red below. 4.
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VE849 User Manual Pairing To connect the transmitter to a receiver, power off all units and follow the instructions below to put both units in pairing mode. Only one receiver can be powered on when its being paired with the transmitter.
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2. Hardware Setup 5. On the receiver, press and hold down the power button. Note: You can also use the IR remote control to put the receiver into pairing mode. See RX PAIR, page 16, for details. 6. With the receiver’s power button pressed, plug in the power adapter. 7.
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VE849 User Manual 9. When the receiver is searching for the transmitter, the OSD will show: Searching... 10. When the receiver and transmitter have found each others signal, the OSD will show: Adding... 11. After the pairing is finished, both the transmitter and receiver will re-boot and establish a link to each other automatically.
2. Hardware Setup Power To establish the best resolution for connected displays*, the VE849 will cause a normal short signal disruption to occur: If both HDMI TVs and VE849T/VE849R units are on: Powering off and then on the local HDMI TV will cause the remote HDMI display signal to turn off for 5-10 seconds.
HDTV connected to the Receiver. Note: If you don’t get a display on the TV connected to the Receiver, press INFO on the VE849’s remote control, then refer to the on-screen display (OSD) information, and see Troubleshooting, page 22 to resolve the issue.
Use this button to change the RF frequency for an HDMI source device’s remote control, so that it can be used from the VE849R Receiver. Refer to your source devices user manual for the correct frequency, then change the VE849’s setting to match it.
In order to provide the best “common” output resolution, for all displays, the VE849 reads the EDID whenever a TV is plugged in, unplugged, or turned on/ off. It is normal to see the TVs flash for a couple seconds when they are powered on, or when switching source devices, this allows the EDID to adjust to the best “common”...
Appendix Safety Instructions General This product is for indoor use only. Read all of these instructions. Save them for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the device. Do not place the device on any unstable surface (cart, stand, etc.). If the device falls, serious damage will result.
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Appendix If an extension cord is used with this device make sure that the total of the ampere ratings of all products used on this cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Make sure that the total of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes.
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Appendix Specifications Function VE849T VE849R Video Interface 2 x HDMI Type A Female Input (Black) Impedance 100 Ώ Max. Distance 1.8 m Video Interface 1 x HDMI Type A Female 1 x HDMI Type A Female Output (Black) (Black) Impedance 100 Ώ...
VE849 User Manual Troubleshooting Power Source Status OSD Display Solution Description (Receiver TV) (Receiver) (Receiver) Power Turn the transmitter and saving mode receiver On using the Solid Red Power button or Remote Transmitter Control. and Receiver are plugged in but the power is off.
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Please adjust (Slow) related video settings or try connecting the HDMI source device directly to the TV for further troubleshooting. The VE849 Signal Quality, Source, is working Channel, and resolution Solid Blue Solid Blue properly and are displayed.
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