Marmitek IR Control 10 XTRA User manual

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IR Control 10 XTRA
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SAFETY WARNINGS
xTo prevent short circuits, this product should only be used inside and only in dry
spaces. Do not expose the components to rain or moisture. Do not use the
product close to a bath, swimming pool etc.
xDo not expose the components of your systems to extremely high temperatures or
bright light sources.
xIn case of improper usage or if you have altered and repaired the product
yourself, all guarantees expire. Marmitek does not accept responsibility in the
case of improper usage of the product or when the product is used for purposes
other than specified. Marmitek does not accept responsibility for additional
damage other than covered by the legal product responsibility.
xThis product is not a toy. Keep out of reach of children.
xDo not open the product: the device may contain live parts. The product should
only be repaired or serviced by a qualified expert.
xOnly connect the adapter to the mains after checking whether the mains voltage is
the same as the values on the identification tags. Never connect an adapter or
power cord when it is damaged. In that case, contact your supplier.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................. 4
2. CONTENTS OF THE PACKAGE......................................................................... 4
3. HOW IT WORKS.................................................................................................. 4
4. CONNECTIONS................................................................................................... 5
4.1 IR Input....................................................................................................... 5
4.2 POWER Input............................................................................................. 6
4.3 IR Output.................................................................................................... 6
5. INSTALLATION.................................................................................................... 6
5.1 Locating the IR Receiver............................................................................ 6
5.2 Placing the IR extension cable with one blaster LED ................................ 6
5.3 Installation of the IR extension cable with emitter LEDs ............................ 7
5.4 Locating the IR Module .............................................................................. 8
5.5 Connecting the IR Module.......................................................................... 8
5.6 Perform a function test of the product........................................................ 8
6. ADVANCED INSTALLATION............................................................................... 9
6.1 Connecting multiple IR receivers ............................................................... 9
6.2 Extend the cable length of the IR receiver ................................................. 9
6.3 Connecting AVR connection cable............................................................. 9
7. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS................................................................ 10
8. TECHNICAL DATA ............................................................................................ 11
9. OPTIONAL ......................................................................................................... 12

1. INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the IR Control 10 XTRA™. With it you
can extend the IR (infrared) signals of remote controls. The IR Control 10
XTRA™ makes it possible to operate A/V devices while these are in a closed
cupboard or when your A/V equipment is out of sight.
2. CONTENTS OF THE PACKAGE
1 x IR Module
1 x IR Receiver
2 x IR Extension cable with one IR blaster LED
1 x IR Extension cable with two IR emitter LEDs
1 x AVR connection cable
1 x Power adaptor
1 x Manual
3. HOW IT WORKS
Locate your A/V equipment in a closed cupboard, TV cabinet or even in
another room. The IR receiver must be installed in view of your own remote
control. Stick the IR blaster LED wherever you want in the cabinet and
conceals the IR main module neatly. Point the remote control at the IR
receiver in order to send the appropriate command to the IR LEDs (via the IR
main module). These will then immediately pass this onto the A/V equipment.
(1) (2) (3)

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The IR Control 10 XTRA™ is made up of three main components;
(1) IR Receiver
The IR Receiver receives infrared commands from your remote control and
sends these onto the IR Module.
(2) IR Module
The IR Module receives infrared commands from the IR Receiver, processes
them and sends them onto all connected IR Extender Cables.
(3) IR extension cable with two emitter LEDs or one blaster LED
The IR extension cable receives the infrared commands from the IR Module
and converts them via the IR LEDs or IR blasters into infrared signals. The IR
emitter LEDs have a limited range and therefore they have to be stuck
accurately on the IR receiver window of the A/V device you want to operate.
An IR blaster LED radiates much more infrared light (even up to 2 meters) so
it easily can operate multiple devices and therefore placing can be less
accurate.
4. CONNECTIONS
The IR Module is the main component that connects IR Receivers, the power
adapter and IR Extender Cables to one another. All of the IR Module
connections are now explained so that you can get the most out of all of the
options available.
4.1 IR Input
EMITTER
BLASTER
IR OUTPUT
IR INPUT POWER INPUT
STATUS
+12VDC
GND
IR DATA
IR RCVR
STATUS 12VDC
1234
1234
5-24VDC
IR RCVR: standard IR
input (3.5mm jack) for
the enclosed IR
Receiver
SCREW TERMINAL: IR
input for connecting up
to 6 IR Receivers in
parallel.
+12VDC: Red GND: Black STATUS: Yellow IR DATA: White

4.2 POWER Input
12VDC: Power adapter for the IR Module (enclosed), 5VDC/200mA
STATUS: Power adapter for the status signal (not enclosed), 5-24VDC or 5-
12VAC
4.3 IR Output
1 – 4: four mini jack outputs for connecting the IR extension cables.
EMITTER / BLASTER: every output can be switched separately for
connecting blaster or emitter LEDs.
5. INSTALLATION
In order to check that the system works correctly, it is advisable to first test
the set-up you had in mind. To do so, connect everything as described below
but do not stick the components securely.
5.1 Locating the IR Receiver
Place the very small IR Receiver in a way that it is visible for your (infrared)
remote control and it can receive the sent commands (max. 10 meters).
xThe most logical location for the IR receiver is, for example, on the
cabinet in which the A/V equipment is located or near the TV.
xYou can run the cable underneath or behind, using the notch at the back
of the IR receiver housing; this allows the cable to be hidden easily.
xUse the self-adhesive strip which is supplied to locate the IR receiver just
about anywhere you please.
xExperiment with the location before you stick the IR receiver in its final
position.
Note! The sticky strip may lead to discolouration or leave glue residues on
certain surfaces.
5.2 Placing the IR extension cable with one
blaster LED
Marmitek recommends the use of IR blaster LEDs because they can operate
multiple A/V devices at the same time and they are very easy to install. Use

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the supplied IR extension cable with emitter LEDs only as solution if one or
more devices cannot be operated (see chapter 5.3).
Place the IR blaster LED in the cabinet of the A/V devices you want to
operate.
xWith a correct placement one
blaster LED can operate all A/V
devices placed in the same
compartment.
xIn some situations it is
necessary to place a second
blaster LED if not all A/V
devices can be operated with
one blaster LED.
xOr you place the blaster LED on
one of the A/V devices in the middle of the cabinet and the other
equipment will be operated as well by the reflection of the infrared signal.
(1) (2) (3)
5.3 Installation of the IR extension cable with
emitter LEDs (as problem solution)
Place the LEDs from the IR extender cable precisely on the IR window
(infrared sensor) on the A/V equipment that you wish to operate.
xEnsure that the IR extender cable’s LEDs are stuck precisely on the A/V
device’s infrared sensor (this can be extremely accurate on some
devices). The exact position can easily be located by shining a torch on
the front panel and looking for the IR sensor window.
xAll IR LEDs include self-adhesive film with which they are attached to
your A/V equipment.
xTest the position and the performance of the IR LEDs before you secure
them to the IR window on your A/V equipment.
xIf you use only one of the two LED’s, leave the other IR LED unused.
Never remove it from the extension cable!

5.4 Locating the IR Module
Mount the IR Module at an accessible place behind or alongside your A/V
equipment, in the vicinity of an electrical socket.
xBe aware of the cable length of the IR LEDs and the IR receiver.
xMake sure the connections for installation remain accessible.
5.5 Connecting the IR Module
1. Connect the installed IR extension cables to the ‘IR OUT’ connector of
the IR Module.
2. Switch only the switches of the IR Module in BLASTER mode if an IR
extension cable with one blaster LED is connected. In any other case,
leave the switch in the EMITTER mode.
NOTE: a wrong choice between the two possibilities can cause damage
to the IR LEDs and they can even become defective.
3. Connect the installed IR receiver cable to the ‘IR RCVR’ connector of the
IR Module.
4. Connect the power adapter to the ‘12VDC’ connector of the IR Module
and connect it to the mains.
5.6 Perform a function test of the product
1. If the IR Control 10 XTRA™ is properly connected, the light on the IR
receiver flashes if you push a button on the (infrared) remote control and
aim it towards the IR receiver.
2. Close the doors of your cabinet and make sure the A/V equipment
cannot receive an infrared command directly from the remote control.
Otherwise this could lead to operating problems.
3. You can now operate your A/V equipment via the IR Control 10 XTRA™
through the closed cabinet doors!
If the IR Control 10 XTRA is not reacting in a correct way, try experimenting
with the placement of the IR receiver and/or IR extension cables (emitter or
blaster). Placing it somewhere else could give a better result.

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6. ADVANCED INSTALLATION
6.1 Connecting multiple IR receivers
If you want to operate your A/V equipment from multiple rooms, you can
connect up to 6 IR receivers in parallel to the IR module. Cut therefore the
standard connector of the IR receiver and connect it to the SCREW
TERMINAL of the IR module (see paragraph 4.1).
6.2 Extend the cable length of the IR receiver
Only the cables between the IR receiver and the IR module can be extended.
The IR cables with emitter or blaster LEDs cannot be extended. Place the IR
module as close as possible to your A/V equipment and extend the cable
between the IR receiver and the IR module if needed to a maximum of 300
meters with CAT5 cable (or equal). Cut the standard 3.5mm connector off the
IR receiver cable and extend the cable according to the example below.
IR receiver CAT5 cable IR module
Red Orange +12VDC
Black Blue GND
Yellow Green STATUS
White Brown IR DATA
6.3 Connecting AVR connection cable
A/V equipment from different brands (for instance Denon, Yamaha, Onkyo,
Marantz, etc) have a direct “IR IN” connector at the back. A direct connection
with the AVR connection cables is an
alternative way of connecting your A/V
equipment. The use of an IR extension cable
(with emitter or blaster LED) is not necessary
here.
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Note; check the technical documentation of your equipment to decide
whether the IR module of the IR control 10 XTRA can be connected directly.
Most IR cables use a 3.5mm mono jack connector where the tip is used for
the “IR Data” and the sleeve for “GND”.

7. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
The A/V equipment does not respond to signals from my remote
control.
xThe IR receiver has a receiving sensitivity of about 10 metres with an
acceptance angle of 90 degrees. Range is also dependent on the remote
control used.
xIf the ‘IR data’ light on the IR Receiver is continuously illuminated, the IR
receiver is probably being disrupted by another infrared signal. Try to
locate the IR receiver so that it encounters as little disruption as possible
from, for example, direct sunlight, Flat Screen TVs, (LCD, Plasma, LED),
fluorescent lighting or energy-efficient light bulbs.
xThe IR receiver does not work with some A/V devices and models that
use higher IR frequencies such as Bang & Olufsen (B&O).
xEnsure that the IR receiver and the IR extender cable are correctly
connected and that these are plugged in properly.
xSome IR windows from set-top and satellite boxes are very sensitive and
are easily disrupted. These devices then receive too much infrared light
and will either work badly or not work at all. Relocate the IR LED so that
less infrared light is received via the IR window.
Do you have other questions that have not been resolved by the above
information? Please go to www.marmitek.com