User's Manual

The Automator

Expanding With the Expander

You can use the Automator as you would your other

remote controls. It transmits very powerful line-of-sight

output using infrared light commands (invisible to the

naked eye). Typically, when you use the Automator

line of sight like this, expect a range of between 30 and

50 feet when it is pointed at the components. When

the remote is not pointed in the general direction of the

components, the range will vary (depending on reflec-

tive surfaces, lighting, etc.).

However, the Automator also sends omnidirectional

radio signals compatible with the MRF-100 Expander

kit. By purchasing the optional Expander kit, you can

operate your equipment with the Automator 50 to 100

feet away (through walls, doors, cabinets, inside or

outside). Since the Expander picks up the Automator's

radio signals from any direction, regardless of dis-

tance, you don't have to point the Automator at all.

Nothing has to be done to the Automator for this

feature to work. Every time you press a button on the

Automator, it sends both a standard infrared AND a

radio command. If you install the Expander kit, the

MRF-100 will receive the Automator’s radio signals

and translate them into the infrared commands that

control your components.

Note: The Automator's radio signals will not control

components directly. You must have an Expander to

receive the Automator's radio signals. Components

that came with "no pointing" radio remote controls cannot

be operated by the Automator unless the component can

be switched to standard infrared control via its internal

menus. Some remote control ceiling fans are radio only and

cannot be operated by the Automator.