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Terk Leapfrog® LF-30S

Wireless A/V distribution system and IR repeater system

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Send TV shows, DVD movies, and stereo music to any room your home wirelessly — Terk's Leapfrog LF-30S system makes it easy. Just connect an A/V source component to the compact transmitter, and hook up the identically sized receiver to any TV or audio system within a 150-foot radius. Terk even includes all the connecting cables you'll need, so you can achieve multi-room audio/video in minutes.

Another great feature: the LF-30S can also transmit infrared remote control commands from your secondary viewing or listening room back to your main system. That means you can use a universal remote in your second room to pause the DVD you're watching, change channels on your cable box, skip a track on the CD you're listening to, adjust the volume of your music — whatever you like! Terk even includes a wired infrared flasher that connects to the transmitter unit. This lets you hide the transmitter behind your components or elsewhere out of sight without losing the ability to relay remote commands.

The system includes one transmitter and one receiver. You can add up to 3 additional LF-30RX receivers to feed a total of 4 TVs or other components. The LF-30S uses the 2.4 GHz frequency band for the clearest signal over longer distances — you won't believe it's wireless! Cables and AC adapters included.

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Highlights:

  • transmits video and/or stereo audio from TVs, receivers, PCs, DVD players, CD players, cable TV boxes, satellite receivers, and other A/V components
  • built-in infrared repeater system lets you control components via a remote from your secondary viewing/listening room
  • wired infrared flasher (allows placement flexibility for receiver unit)
  • transmitter has composite A/V input
  • receiver includes standard RF output and composite A/V output (compatible with all TVs)
  • up to 3 more receiver units can be added to accommodate multiple TVs or audio systems
  • reception up to 150 feet away in most locations
  • can function as a child monitor or part of a home security system when connected to a camcorder and TV
  • connecting cables included
  • 4"W x 1-11/16"H (5-11/16" with antenna up) x 7-1/4"D (transmitter and receiver are identically sized)
  • warranty: 1 year
  • Our 60-day money-back guarantee
 

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  • LF-30S-RX receiver
  • LF-30S-TX transmitter
  • 2 AC adapters (Output: 15VDC/300 mA) each with an attached 73" cord terminated with a barrel style connector (+ center contact)
  • 32" RG59 coax cable
  • Two 34" A/V cables (each has left and right RCA audio connectors and an RCA composite video connector on each end)
  • IR Extender with an attached 6' cable terminated with a mono mini-jack
  • Owner's Manual
  • Terk brochure

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Features

Overview: The Leapfrog LF-30S system by Terk wirelessly transmits audio/video sources to remote TVs, or audio only to remote receivers or powered speakers throughout a home. They use the 2.4 GHz frequency band for transmission for the clearest signal over long distances and eliminate the need for in-wall or external wiring.

Connections: The transmitter may be connected to any audio/video device with RCA audio/video outputs; there is no coax input on the transmitter, so the device connected to the transmitter must have RCA audio and/or composite video outputs. The receiver has RCA audio/video outputs and a RF coaxial output, so it can send signals to any device with RCA audio/video inputs or a RF coaxial input, such as a VCR, TV, camcorder or audio/video receiver.

Adjustable Antennas: The antenna on the receiver and transmitter can pivot and rotate. For best results, the inside faces of the antennas should be facing each other and perpendicular to an imaginary line drawn between the two units

Compatibility: This unit can be used whenever you need to transmit high quality video and/or audio from devices such as DBS receivers, DVD players, camcorders and CD players to a TV or audio receiver located in a remote location of your home or business.

Inputs, Outputs and Controls

LF-30S-TX Transmitter

  • Rear Panel:
    • AC adapter jack
    • Stereo RCA inputs (Left and Right)
    • Composite Video RCA input
    • Mono mini plug jack for use with the IR extender
  • Bottom of Unit:
    • Channel switch allows you to select one of four channels to transmit. You will use the same channel as selected on the receiver.
  • Left Side of Unit:
    • On/off switch
  • Right Side of Unit:
    • There is a square, directional antenna on the top of this unit that swivels and that can be rotated for best reception. There is also an LED that illuminates in red when the power is on.  There is also a non-retractable 4.5" plastic antenna on the right hand side of the unit.

LF-30S-RX Receiver

  • Rear Panel:
    • AC adapter jack
    • Stereo RCA outs (Left and Right)
    • Video RCA out
    • Threaded RF coax output (for use with TVs without AV input)
  • Bottom of Unit:
    • Channel switch allows you to select one of four channels to receive. You will use the same channel as selected on the transmitter.
  • Left Side of Unit:
    • On/off switch
  • Right Side of Unit:
    • There is a square, directional antenna on the top of this unit that swivels and that can be rotated for best reception. There is also an LED that illuminates in red when the power is on.  There is also a non-retractable 4. 5" plastic antenna on the right hand side of the unit.

Specifications

LF-30S-TX Transmitter:

  • Operating Frequency: 2.4 to 2.48 GHz
    Channel A = 2.411 GHz, B = 2.434 GHz, C = 2.453 GHz and D = 2.473 GHz
  • Modulation: FM (video and audio)
  • Video Input Level: 1 V p-p
  • Audio Input Level: 1 V p-p

LF-30S-RX Receiver:

  • Operating Frequency: 2.4 to 2.48 GHz
    Channel A = 2.411 GHz, B = 2.434 GHz, C = 2.453 GHz and D = 2.473 GHz
  • Input Sensitivity: <= -45 dBm
  • Video Output Level: 1 V p-p
  • Audio Output Level: 1 V p-p
  • RF Output Level: 60dBuV (minimum) NTSC Channel 3/4 (switchable)
 

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4 out of 5

Terk Leapfrog LF-30S

Written By Chas, Ellicott City, MD on Friday, February 10, 2012
 
Signal transmitted from basement to first floor as advertised.
Pros:
Able to avoid additional cable box.
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2 out of 5

Marginal

Written By Hanover Willy, Hanover, va on Thursday, February 09, 2012
 
Audio interference is very bad and the units are only 20' apart. Not real happy with performance - should have bought the higher dollar unit with higher frequency transmission.
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5 out of 5

Great Product - Great Price

Written By Dutch, Lawrenceville, GA on Saturday, February 04, 2012
 
I purchased this unit to replace a digital signal converter box we used on the only TV that was not connected to cable. The digital converter box and indoor antenna produced pitiful reception with constant loss of signal. This unit gives us all the channels we have on cable with clear sound and picture. It was easy to install, took les then 15 minutes. The reasonable price, ease of installation and quality of performance makes this unit a must have to replace a digital converter box and antenna. I highly recommend this product.
Pros:
Reasonable price. Ease of installation. Great sound and picture quality, even through a cabinet and a wall.
Cons:
Audio/Video cable is a little short making it impossible to place the unit high enough so there won't be interference when someone walks between the sender and receiver.
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5 out of 5

Terk LF-30s

Written By JayB, Steger, Il on Friday, February 03, 2012
 
MY unit works great. But when I attempted to get an additional receiver I was told you can't get one because it was discontinued. So regardless what it says on the box, the unit is not expandable.
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5 out of 5

good to go

Written By Mike55, Frankenmuth, MI on Saturday, January 28, 2012
 
This item works great. Hooked up and working in about 15 minutes. Good, clear picture and sound. HD channels come thru nice, better than you'd think. Saves me from having another receiver from Directv and its $10 a month cost.
Pros:
Easy to install. Good picture and sound. Saves money!
Cons:
Microwave oven has its way with it, but I turn the sound down so no big deal.
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1 out of 5

Terk Leapfrog® LF-30S

Written By , Baton Rouge on Friday, January 20, 2012
 
Worst piece of electronics I've ever purchased. Would not transmit 20ft with direct line of sight.
Pros:
None
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4 out of 5

Leapfrog

Written By JOE6466, LINCOLNTON, NC on Thursday, January 19, 2012
 
Product works great. I can watch anything I want on my deck without running wires!
Pros:
Very easy to set up.
Cons:
None so far.
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5 out of 5

Don't rent another cable box!!!

Written By Richard R, Mandeville, LA on Saturday, October 22, 2011
 
We wanted to add a TV into a workout room, but didn't want to pay $20/month for another cable box. Instead, we can watch cable, DVR, OnDemand, etc. from the bedroom HD cable box and save $$$!!! No wires, No drilling! Absolutely a positive purchase!!!
1 out of 1 people found this helpful
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2 out of 5

Terk LF-30

Written By , Portland, ME on Monday, August 01, 2011
 
I wasn't impressed with the range on these units. I placed my speakers/amp just outside the house on the porch and the results were far less than I expected given the distance is no more than 20' between units. They did OK, but the signal drops out and you get a loud pop or hissing noise when it does. It wouldn't be so bad if the signal just dropped and came back on, but the pops and hissing are very annoying. I would gladly pay more $$ for better signal strength.
1 out of 1 people found this helpful
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5 out of 5

Terk Leapfrog® LF-30S

Written By Chad, Warner Robins, GA on Saturday, April 09, 2011
 
The Terk Leapfrog® LF-30S is a cost effective, low hassle way to locate an
additional tv in any area. The lack of hi-def inputs may turn some people off,
but this device isn't really for a home theater type application. If you want a
spare tv in the kitchen (microwave does cause interference), bathroom, or
patio...this is for you. Lastly, the IR remote extender works like a charm. Good
product.
2 out of 2 people found this helpful
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