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INSTALLATION & USER GUIDE For Receiving and Routing Infrared Commands from Any Remote Control to Concealed Audio/Video Equipment IR-KIT PLASMA PROOF IR REPEATER KIT...
FEATURES IR-CB2 Provides two IR Receiver inputs and five IR Emitter outputs Selectable high/low emitter outputs for use with IR-E1HO high output emitter or single and dual emitters LED power indicator 12V DC status input jack and LED indicator Installation friendly design: Snap and Lock Connector secures wire in place without the use of a screwdriver...
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1. 12V DC Jack – Provides 12Volt 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 trigger output.
PACKAGE CONTENTS IR-CB2 x 1 Snap and Lock Connectors x 2 In-line power supply x 1 Self-adhesive rubber feet x 4 IR-SMR Receiver x 1 Adhesive-backed strip for mounting x 1 IR-E1 Emitters x 5 IR Blocking Covers x 5 Extra emitter adhesive strips x 10 PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION The IR Receiver cables, emitter cables and the 12V...
INSTALLATION 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.
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INSTALLATION DIAGRAM JobSite IR-E1 Emitters IR-SMR Receiver Plasma Display Home Theater CD/Audio Player DVD Player Cable TV Receiver Satellite Receiver Home Theater Receiver 12V DC Power Supply (Not Supplied) plugged into the Switched Outlet IR-CB2 Optional IR-FMR Receiver In-Wall Speaker Zone 2...
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Power Status You 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.
20 to 30 foot range. Additional IR Receivers The IR-Kit includes one surface mount receiver. The included IR-CB2 Connecting Block will accommodate a second IR Receiver. JobSite makes a variety of receivers for virtually any application.
TROUBLESHOOTING 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 Test LED is continuously flickering or on without any remote control use, intermittent operation or no operation.
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Optical or Electromagnetic 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 remote control use, poor range, intermittent operation or no operation.
SPECIFICATIONS IR-CB2 IR system: Works 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: Wall or flat surface: use drywall screws Dimensions: 5-11/16"...
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SPECIFICATIONS (CONTINUED) IR-E1 IR system: Works 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 up to 200'...
LIMITED WARRANTY 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.
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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 the factory (only) at its expense within the United States of America.