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An infrared receiver is provided on the VSX41 front panel, however, infrared and wall-mount remote control
is optional. This allows the user to select only the type and quantity of controls necessary for a particular
application. Remote controls affect VSX41 Channel Select switching, as well as functions on other
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products that might be connected to the VSX41. Remote controls may be added at any
time, and do not require the VSX41 to be modified, opened, or removed from a rack. There are four
remote control devices: a hand-held Infrared Transmitter, an Infrared Receiver unit, a wall-mount push-
button Controller with status indicators & infrared detector, and a Remote Interface Kit for building custom
control panels. Remote control of the VSX41 is also possible via third-party controllers and Logic Inputs.
Infrared Transmitter (Biamp #909-0060-00): The transmitter is a hand-held remote control, which
transmits infrared codes unique to Biamp. Therefore, the Transmitter should not affect any other infrared
controlled equipment (such as TVs or VCRs). Likewise, other infrared controllers will not provide proper
control of Biamp equipment. The transmitter requires two AAA batteries, which are included with the unit
(user installed). The transmitter has twenty-eight buttons, only four of which control functions on the
VSX41. Channel Select 1~4 buttons provide the same function as Channel Select 1~4 buttons on the
VSX41 front panel. The remaining buttons on the transmitter may be used to control other ADVANTAGE
products, which are connected to the VSX41 Remote Output. When used in this way, VSX41 Channel
Select functions may be assigned to the next row of buttons, to avoid conflict with the other products (see
Options on page 6). For best results, there should be an unobstructed line-of-sight from transmitter to
receiver. The transmitter will operate up to 30 feet from a receiver. When infrared information is
transmitted to a receiver, the IR LED indicator on the VSX41 front panel will light. The transmitter is
labelled for use with the VSX41 and SPM412e.
External Infrared Receiver (Biamp #909-0030-00): The receiver consists of a black plastic box, which
contains an infrared photo detector, an LED indicator, and three screw terminals. To install the receiver,
first take off the front cover by removing the four screws. Mount the receiver to wall or other surface, using
the two screw holes on the back cover (screws not included). The receiver should not be mounted in direct
sunlight, or pointed directly at fluorescent lighting. For best results, there should be an unobstructed line-
of-sight from transmitter to receiver. The receiver may be wired up to 2000 feet from the VSX41, using 2-
conductor shielded cable (not included). Route the cable through the access hole on the bottom of the
receiver. The three screw terminals inside the receiver ("GND", "IR2", & "IR3") directly correspond to the
Remote 1 and Remote 2 terminals on rear panel of the VSX41. Connect the cable shield to the "GND"
terminal at each end. Use the two conductors to connect "IR2" to "IR2" and "IR3" to "IR3". Replace the
receiver front cover. When the VSX41 is turned on, power is delivered to the receiver. The LED indicator
inside the receiver (and the IR LED indicator on the VSX41 front panel) will light whenever infrared
information is detected. NOTE: The Infrared Receiver includes a "Remote Translator", which allows
remote control via third-party controllers (instructions included with receiver).
Controller (Biamp #909-0128-00): The Controller is a 'hard-wired' control, which is
powered by the VSX41. There are no batteries to wear out, and it is not easily lost or
stolen. The Controller may be wired up to 2000 feet from the VSX41, using 2-conductor
shielded cable (not included). The Controller overrides commands to the VSX41 from
any other source (front panel controls, Logic, Translator, & Remote). To install
Controller, first remove mounting box from circuit board & front panel. Route cable
through 'knock-out' hole on rear of mounting box. Install mounting box in wall or panel.
Three screw terminals on circuit board ('GND', 'IR2', & 'IR3') correspond to 'Remote 1'
or 'Remote 2' terminals on rear panel of VSX41. Connect cable shield to 'GND'
terminals at each end. Use conductors to connect 'IR2' to 'IR2' & 'IR3' to 'IR3'. Install
circuit board & front panel on mounting box. Only four of the Controller buttons control
functions on the VSX41. The Channel Select buttons & indicators provide the same
functions as Channel Select on the VSX41 front panel. The Main Level buttons &
display do not affect the VSX41 (the Controller is used with a VSX41 primarily when
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controlling an ADVANTAGE
infrared detector, which allows it to operate as an Infrared Receiver as well. NOTE:
Two additional screw terminals ('GND' & 'KEY SWI') allow an external key-switch (or
contact-closure) to 'lock-out' control of Channel Select (and/or Main Level) functions. A
4-gang DIP switch on the Controller circuit board allows custom functions to be
assigned, such as Channel Select 'lock-out', Main Level 'lock-out', key-lock normally-
open/closed, and infrared detector defeat (instructions included with Controller).
REMOTE CONTROL
SPM412e as well). The Controller also includes an
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2
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MUTE
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min
CHANNEL SELECT
MAIN LEVEL
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