Next Generation Remote Extender Instructions. Next Generation Remote Control Extender Manual I did look into the Next Generation Remote Control Extender but really dont You may need to look through the owners manual and/or online and/or shine. Use the NextGen Plus to add radio frequency signals to your remote control. Remote Extender Plus. Creators of the Next Generation Remote Control Extender. Since 2002, NextGen has been designing and manufacturing innovative, high-quality audio/video products such as the award-winning, patented Wireless Radio Frequency Remote Extender, which allows you to easily convert an existing infrared remote control into a remote with radio frequency capabilities. I have had this system in my family room for years and works great. With my cable remote control I can control the TV,reciever and DVD. Over the years I have had to replace my cablebox from cable provider. All cableboxes do not work with 433mhz. So for all equipment to work off one remote control they have to be 433mhz compatible.
Remote Extender Genius
Summary
Next Generation Rf Remote Extender Manual Instructions
- Product Name: Remote Extender Genius
- Manufacturer: NextGen
- Review Date:August 31, 2010 06:05
- MSRP: $119.95
- First Impression: Pretty Cool
- Transmitters included: 1
- Recharging capability: 2 batteries
- Battery format: 2 x 2/3 AA
- IR emitters: 3 (triple eye)
- IR emitter ports: 2 (38kHz and 56kHz, or 2 x 38kHz)
- Transmitter Frequencies: 5 available, color coded
- Device Control: ID-able for up to 5 identical devices
Executive Overview
It's been some time since we reviewed the Remote Control Extender from NextGen. Back then they were Next Generation Home Products, but now they are just NextGen and have expanded their market to include HDMI cables and adapters, remote control extenders, Cooling fans and more. The 'and more' includes some pretty far out products that they work on which may or may not come to market. A perfect example of this would be their prototype voice activated remote control which they showed off to us at CEDIA last year. As for the right here and now, NextGen is shipping their remote Extender Genius, an upgrade over their original Remote Control extender in that it offers all the reliability of their original extender, plus allows for expanded control of up to five same brand components independently. I'd like to think that I came up with the name, because 'GENIUS' is how I described the first RF Remote Control Extender, for which I have been quoted extensively by the company!
The Remote Extender Genius allows you to go from room-to-room and control your components from over 70 feet away. That's far enough for all but the largest homes I'm familiar with. For the most part, this type of technology is most often used with systems whose hardware is stored in a closet or separate from from the viewing or listening space. In this way, you don't have to have direct line-of-sight to your equipment, you simply connect everything and you're good to go.
Original Remote Control Extender vs. Remote Extender Genius
Remote Extender Plus | Remote Extender Genius | |
---|---|---|
Transmitters included | 1 | 1 |
Recharging capability | 1 battery | 2 batteries |
Battery format | 2 x 2/3 AA | 2 x 2/3 AA |
IR emitters | 1 | 3 (triple eye) |
IR emitter ports | 1 (38kHz or 56kHz) | 2 (38kHz and 56kHz, or 2 x 38kHz) |
Transmitter Frequencies | 2 (418, 433 MHz) | 5 available, color coded |
Device Control | ID-able for up to 2 identical devices | ID-able for up to 5 identical devices |
As you can see, the Remote Extender Genius adds some more flexibility over the Remote Extender Plus, particularly in the area of IR and RF assignability.
Setup and Installation
The way this works is that you load the included transmitter into your target remote, along with a rechargeable battery that ensures your remote still gets the power it needs to operate. Next, you position the included '3-eye' IR emitters so they will connect with the IR receivers of your AV equipment. Three emitters is usually enough, and you can always back them off to cover more than one piece of equipment with a single emitter. The three emitters are tied together in a parallel cable that can be separated as needed to allow each emitter to be placed onto the front of your gear. This allowed NextGen to save money on connectors on the base and it will work for a majority of users whose gear is all together in a single AV rack or shelf.
The receiver looks like a miniature spaceship, with a half moon dome on top and a wider, black base. It includes a charger so you can periodically bring your included 2/3-sized AA rechargeable batteries up to speed and avoid any potential problems.
Using the Remote Extender Genius
The system works through walls, closet doors and (in our particularexample) for devices stored within a closed entertainment systemcabinet. It is the perfect way to solve one of the most common mediaroom problems we've run into. What we like about the NextGen product isthat it's about as close to 'magic' as you'll ever get. The transmitterliterally picks up the microtransmissions sent by your IR remote andthen translates that into RF signals that can be read by the receiver.To sync the transmitter and receiver you simply press the top of thereceiver's dome once and then press a button on the remote to initiatethe pairing.
We used the system in a typical AV installation that involved a DVD player, cableTV set top box and Samsung television. Setuptook all of 5 minutes and we were off and running. The IR emittersplaced easily enough and once everything was wired in we found it asimple task to reduce wire clutter and get everything out of sight -this went for the flying saucer-shaped receiver as well (which is a bitridiculous-looking in our opinion).
Unlike other remote control extenders, you don’t have to attach anything to the front of your remote or be limited to using your remote in one room. And by simply installing extra battery transmitters, you can convert as many remotes as you want. The Genius works with virtually every remote control!
Quick Specs:
- Works with most AA and AAA remotes
- Receiver has built in charger and comes with (2) 2/3 AA specially sized rechargeable batteries.
- Available in 5 frequencies
- 3-eye IR emitter included
- 'Green' energy-efficient power supply
- (2) emitter outputs (56k & 38K or both 38K)
Conclusion
NextGen's Remote Extender Genius is a great upgrade to their original Remote Control RF Extender and a very simple way to take yor IR remote control system to new levels. At this stage of the game, it's my opinion that no one should have to deal with teh hassles of IR - there are simply too many optins. If you have a remote or remotes that you already enjoy, there is no reason not to cxonsider upgrading to RF. If you don't need the advanced features of the Remote Extender Genius, then the Remote Extender Plus is a bargain at nearly half the price. We'd highly recommend both.
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Award-Winning Solution Achieves Sales Milestone through Flawless Performance, Universal Acceptance and Customer Satisfaction
Next Generation Home Products LLC, an innovative provider of unique product solutions for the a/v markets, announced that the company has achieved a significant sales milestone. As of February 2009, Next Generation has shipped more than 100,000 of its award-winning Remote Control Extenders, an affordable product that turns the infrared signal from any remote control into long-range Radio Frequency (RF) signal. By simply installing the supplied battery transmitter, the remote will have more power, longer range and greater ease of use.
All the user needs to do is install the RF battery transmitter in place of one of the AA or AAA batteries inside their existing remote control, then point the receiver or attach the bright eye emitter to the component they wish to control. Like magic, their existing conventional IR remote control is converted to a state of the art RF remote allowing the freedom to go from room-to-room and control components up to 100 feet away. No direct line-of-sight is needed. It even works through closet doors and closed entertainment cabinets.
If more than one remote is to be controlled, additional battery transmitters can be added. Unlike other remote control extenders, nothing is attached to the front of the remote nor is the user limited to using their remote in only one room. The RF Remote Extender utilizes state-of-the-art patented technology, works with virtually all IR remote controls, and contains its own easy-to-replace battery which is readily available.
Bob Dolatowski, President of Next Generation commented, “Our Remote Extender has been called the greatest thing to happen to the remote control since infrared. Since its introduction, it has been such a hit that many of our sales come from customer referral and word-of-mouth. I have the privilege of speaking personally with many consumers who have bought our RF Extender and they can’t believe how well the product works and what a great value it is.”
The Next Generation RF Extender Kit comes supplied with an RF Receiver (i.e. flying saucer) that has a built-in charger, a battery transmitter (available in either 433 or 418 frequencies) that works with most AA and AAA batteries, a single-eye IR Emitter and two rechargeable batteries.
Key Feature/Benefits
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- # 1 – Next Generation’s RF extender is patented and the best-selling product of its kind.
- Smart and simple – converts the IR signal from the remote control into long-range RF radio signal by simply installing the supplied battery transmitter
- Powerful – controls components from up to 100′ away
- Easy to operate – no direct line of sight needed
- Comes complete- the Remote Extender kit has everything you need to convert one remote/one component. Additional accessories are readily available.
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About Next Generation Home Products LLC
Next Generation is an innovative provider of unique a/v product solutions for the residential and light commercial markets. Founded in 2002 and based in Port Richey, Florida, Next Generation designs its award-winning products and markets them throughout the world.
Next Generation is an innovative provider of unique a/v product solutions for the residential and light commercial markets. Founded in 2002 and based in Port Richey, Florida, Next Generation designs its award-winning products and markets them throughout the world.
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