Marmitek IR Control 11 XTRA User manual

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USER MANUAL 3
GEBRAUCHSANLEITUNG 13
GUIDE UTILISATEUR 23
MODO DE EMPLEO 33
MANUALE D’ISTRUZIONI 43
GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING 53
IR Control 10/11 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.
1. INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the IR Control 10/11 XTRA™. With it
you can extend the IR (infrared) signals of remote controls. The IR Control
10/11 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. SET CONTENT
1 x IR Module
1 x IR Receiver
The IR Control 10 XTRA™- contains an surface mount IR Receiver
The IR Control 11 XTRA™- contains a panel mount 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

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3. HOW DOES IT WORK?
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.
The IR Control 10/11 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.
The IR Control 10 XTRA™- contains an surface mount IR Receiver
The IR Control 11 XTRA™- contains a panel mount IR Receiver
(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.

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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
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
Some A/V equipment (eg AV Receivers) have a switched power supply
(230VAC) at the back. This output automatically turns ON and OFF
whenever the A/V device is switched ON or OFF. By connecting a power
adapter (5-24VDC or 5-12VAC) to this switched output and connecting it
with the STATUS input from the IR module, a signal is sent to the IR
Receiver. When the A/V device is switched ON, a GREEN light is lit on the
IR Receiver.
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.

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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). The
most logical place for the IR Receiver is, for example, on (or integrated into)
the cabinet containing the A/V equipment, or near the TV.
Exposed IR Receiver (IR Control 10 XTRA™)
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.
Hidden IR Receiver (IR Control 11 XTRA™)
xFirst test if everything works well in the desired set-up before drilling a
hole (12mm) to mount the hidden IR receiver.
xAfter mounting, click one of the two supplied caps (black or white) on
the IR Receiver's front if desired.
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 the supplied IR extension cable with emitter LEDs only as
solution if one or more devices cannot be operated (see chapter 5.3).

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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.
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!

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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 10/11 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 10/11
XTRA™ through the closed cabinet doors!
If the IR Control 10/11 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.
Note; check the technical documentation of your equipment to decide
whether the IR module of the IR control 10/11 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”.

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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
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