HP N31.5 - Manual (Page 32)

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intensity/•standby : Pressing this button momentarily cycles the
Nº31.5 (and any Linked Mark Levinson components) through
their four levels of
display intensity (bright, medium, dim, off).
When pressed and held for about one second (denoted by the
bold dot •), this button will place the Nº31.5 into or out of
standby . If you continue to hold this button after the Nº31.5 en-
ters standby , it will force the entire Linked system into standby .
This function is available even when the Nº31.5 is already in
standby, in which case its display will activate long enough to
confirm your command visually.
7 BATTERY COMPARTMENT
The two AA batteries used by the Remote Control must be placed inside
the compartment at the bottom of the remote’s housing. Using the
5 ⁄
64
" hex
wrench provided in your accessory kit (look inside the slot within the foam
rubber), carefully remove the two screws on the bottom of the housing and
insert the batteries, being careful to orient them as indicated inside the bat-
tery compartment. Then replace the screws using the hex wrench.
Conditions that Affect
IR Performance
IR communication between the Remote Control and the Nº31.5 can be affected by:
• Direct sunlight
• Interior lighting
• Wall, window, ceiling, and floor treatments
• The angle of the Remote Control relative to the Nº31.5
If the Nº31.5 will be subject to direct sunlight, place it no more than 10 feet from
where you’ll normally operate the Remote Control. Where bright sunlight virtually
floods the room, IR communication may be inconsistent.
In a room lighted primarily with incandescent fixtures, place the Nº31.5 no more
than 25-30 feet (7-9 meters) from where you’ll normally operate the Remote Control.
In a room with fluorescent fixtures, this range will be reduced. Where bright fluores-
cent lighting virtually floods the room, IR communication may be inconsistent.
IR, like visible light, reacts differently when it meets different surfaces. Carpeting
and draperies, for example, tend to diffuse (scatter) IR and interfere with its trans-
mission. Glossy or reflective surfaces, such as mirrors and smooth walls, “bounce”
(reflect) IR and won’t interfere with its transmission. When placing the Nº31.5, it is
important to account for potential IR bounce and diffusion. For example, in a
room with thick carpeting, heavy draperies, and many pieces of furniture, you
may need to place the Nº31.5 closer to where you’ll normally operate the Remote
Control than you would in a sparsely furnished room with bare walls and hard-
wood flooring.
If possible, install the Nº31.5 directly opposite from where you’ll normally operate
the Remote Control. In practice, the Remote Control will operate the Nº31.5 at up
to 30 degrees to either side of this direct line. To either side of this line, success-
ful IR communication will depend on bounce and ambient lighting. (Please refer
to diagram on next page.)