Niles IR-KIT manual

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    PLASMA PROOF IR REPEA TER KIT IR-KIT For Receiving and Routing Infrared Commands from Any Remote Control to Concealed Audio/Video Equipment INST ALLA TION & USER GUIDE[...]

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    IR-KIT PLASMA PROOF IR REPEA TER KIT T ABLE OF C ONTENTS Features ............................................................................................................................1 Product Overview ...........................................................................................................2 Package Contents ...............[...]

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    1 FEA TURES IR-CB2 n Provides two IR Receiver inputs and five IR Emitter outputs n Selectable high/low emitter outputs for use with IR-E1HO high output emitter or single and dual emitters n LED power indicator n 12V DC status input jack and LED indicator Installation friendly design: n Snap and Lock Connector secures wire in place without the use o[...]

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    PRODU CT O VERVIEW 2 1 3 7 4 2 6 5 IR-CB2 IR-SMR IR Blocking Cover Infrared T ransparent Housing 1 0 fe et o f 2 - conductor 24- gauge connecting wire 3.5mm mono mini-plug Self-adhesive tape IR-E1 Infrared LED[...]

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    1. 12V DC Jack – Provides 12V olt DC power to IR-CB2 via a regulated power supply . 2. IR Emitter Outputs – 3.5mm jacks provide output for either single or dual low-level flashers. 3. 3-30V AC/DC Status – 3.5mm jack provides system status to sensors/keypads via a 12V power supply attached to a switched outlet on the system receiver or a 12V t[...]

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    4 P A CKA GE C ONTENTS n IR-CB2 x 1 n Snap and Lock Connectors x 2 n In-line power supply x 1 n Self-adhesive rubber feet x 4 n IR-SMR Receiver x 1 n Adhesive-backed strip for mounting x 1 n IR-E1 Emitters x 5 n IR Blocking Covers x 5 n Extra emitter adhesive strips x 10 PREP ARING FOR INS T ALLA TION The IR Receiver cables, emitter cables and the [...]

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    5 INS T ALLA TION 1. Select an appropriate location for the IR-CB2. 2. Run all the necessary wiring to the IR-CB2. Label the wires for future reference. 3. Plug the supplied 12V DC power supply into the un-switched AC outlet. 4. Plug the 12V DC power supply connector into the IR-CB2 socket marked POWER. 5. After verifying that the AC outlet works, [...]

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    JobSite IR-E1 Emitters IR-SMR Receiver Home Theater Plasma Display 12V DC Power Supply (Not Supplied) plugged into the S witched Outlet Home Theater Receiver Satellite Receiver Cable TV Receiver DVD Player CD/Audio Player Zone 2 In-W all Speaker Optional IR-FMR Receiver IR-CB2 INS T ALLA TION DIA GRAM 6[...]

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    7 P o w er Status Y ou can send a Power Status signal to IR-SMR receiver by connecting a 12V DC power supply from the switched AC power outlet of the preamp/receiver to the status input jack of your IR-CB2. Any 12V DC power supply with a minimum of 100mA current capacity can be used. Hi/Lo w Emit ter Output Switc hes Emitter Output positions 4 and [...]

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    8 OPERA TION T est your IR Repeater system by following three principal guidelines: 1. All components can be operated: T est all of your remote controls for all of your equipment. 2. Operation is consistent: A good test is to repeatedly step from Pause to Play with your VCR, CD, DVD, or T ape player remote control. Operation should be identical to [...]

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    9 TROUBLESHOO TING Bad Connections or Wiring If the connections or wiring are wrong, loose, shorted or open, the system will not operate properly . The symptoms could include: Power LED flickers or is off, IR T est LED is continuously flickering or on without any remote control use, intermittent operation or no operation. S olution: S ystematicall [...]

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    10 Optical or Electr omagnetic Interference Direct sunlight, reflections, neon signs and other sources of infrared light or television sets, light dimming controls and other sources of electromagnetic fields can induce noise and interference into your IR repeater system. Symptoms can include: flashback LEDs continuously flickering or on without any[...]

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    11 SPECIFIC A TIONS IR-CB2 IR system: W orks with practically all brands of IR remote controls Connections: 2 receiver inputs, 5 emitter outputs Wiring requirements: Category 5 or better Home runs required from each IR receiver Mounting: W all or flat surface: use drywall screws Dimensions: 5-11/16" wide x 1-1/4" high x 2" deep Power[...]

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    12 SPECIFIC A TIONS (CONTINUED) IR-E1 IR system: W orks with practically all brands of IR remote controls IR transmitting: 4' (line of sight) Emitters mount directly to the IR window of a component Wiring requirements: 10' of 2-conductor 24-gauge wire with a 3.5mm plug is supplied Use 18-gauge for distances up to 20' and 16-gauge for[...]

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    13 LIMITED W ARRANTY JobSite Systems (“JOBSITE”), a Niles Audio Corporation company , warrants its passive products (those not requiring AC or battery power) to the original purchaser to be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for a period of ten years from date of purchase. JOBSITE warrants its passive loudspeaker products[...]

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    14 If the above conditions are met, the purchaser’ s sole remedy shall be to return the product to JOBSITE, in which case JOBSITE will repair or replace, at its sole option, the defective product without charge for parts or labor . JOBSITE will return the unit repaired or replaced under warranty by shipping it by its usual shipping method from th[...]

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    JOBSITE SYSTEMS 12331 S.W . 130 STREET , MIAMI, FLORIDA 33186 P 866.4JB.SITE (866.452.7483) – F 305.238.0185 WWW .JOBSITESYSTEMS.COM © 2005 JobSite Systems. All rights reserved. JobSite, Pure Custom and Niles are registered trademarks of Niles Audio Corporation and the JobSite Logo is a trademark of Niles Audio Corporation. All other trademarks [...]