Ir Control System - Labgear HDBT HD2-MX8X8-70K User Manual

IR Control system

As well as HD distribution you can also control the matrix and source
devices from display locations using the IR back channel function.
As the IR channels are two-way the displays can also be controlled
from the matrix location.
This is accomplished by placing a series of IR emitters on devices you
want to control and IR receivers at all locations you wish to control from.
This enables the IR signal to travel both ways via single Cat5e/6/7 cables.
1. At the matrix: Insert the 3.5mm jacks of the IR TX Emitters supplied
into the IR TX emitter ports at the rear of the matrix according to
input. The IR signal is added to the HDMI signal of the input device
so, for example, if the user is watching Blu-ray on input 1, the IR
signal will be directed through the IR TX1 socket
to control the device.
As each IR TX port is allocated to an individual HDMI input port,
if you are unable to establish IR control of the device, first check that
the IR emitter and HDMI input ports match (Input 1-TX1, Input 2-TX2
etc.) with plugs secured in the correct ports, secondly check that
the IR TX emitter sensors are firmly attached directly to the front of
the input device covering the infrared sensor window.
NOTE: The infra red receiving areas of devices can be located by
shining a torch on the front of the device. The sensor should be visible through the plastic as a small,
round object inside. Insert 3.5mm jacks of IR RX receivers into RX ports, making sure the receivers themselves are
placed in clear view to receive an infrared signal from the remote handset used to control the display outputs.
2. At the display location: Insert the IR RX receiver jack into the IR RX port of the display receiver balun, with the
receivers themselves placed in clear view on or near the displays to receive an infrared signal from the remote
handset used to control inputs. Insert the IR TX emitter jack into the IR TX port of the display receiver balun,
ensuring that the emitter sensor is securely attached to infrared sensor window of the display. Follow the same
connection and positioning for all baluns/displays connected to the matrix. If all IR TX Emitters and IR RX
Receivers are positioned and connected correctly with sources, displays and display receivers fully powered
and the matrix set to IR call-back enabled and IR TX switch mode activated, two-way IR will now be possible.
Note: Misplaced or poorly secured IR Emitters and Receivers may result in intermittent IR control signals passed to
and from the matrix. Check your placement and adjust if necessary.
IR TX Emitter
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(IR Back channel to Matrix and Source Devices)
IR RX Receiver IR TX Emitter
IR RX Receiver