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Summary of Contents for Proficient Proficient One
- Page 1 PROFICIENT ONE Universal IR Kit Owner’s Manual...
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Page 2: Specifications
DESCRIPTION Proficient One is a universal IR Receiver Kit that can be adapted to almost any surface mount, flush mount or shelf mount application. It includes all of the parts necessary for installing a single-room IR Repeater System for controlling a TV, Audio/Video Receiver, Blu-ray player, Cable Box, Satellite Receiver...just about any IR controlled A/V home enter-... -
Page 3: What's Included
WHAT’S INCLUDED 1 - Proficient One IR Receiver 1 - Tabletop Adapter 1 - Flush Mount Adapter 1 - TV Mount Adapter 1 - IR Router 2 - Dual IR Flashers 1 - IR Power Supply 1 - BOT-1.0 IR Terminal... - Page 4 (CRT, LCD, and Plasma). When mounted near a display, it should be flush to the display and away from light reflections that may occur. With answers to these three important questions, you’re ready to install your Proficient One IR Receiver...So let’s go!
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Page 5: Installing The Ir Receiver
Adhesive Attach with Adhesive To IR Router RCVR Jack PROFICIENT PROFICIENT ONE Electronics Module IR Receiver 8” Receiver Cable Diagram 1 - Surface Mount - Flat Panel TV SURFACE MOUNT The first, and easiest option, is to mount the IR Receiver on the front frame of a flat panel TV. -
Page 6: Installing The Receiver
INSTALLING THE RECEIVER Attach with Adhesive Attach with Adhesive Front of TV Front of TV PROFICIENT ONE PROFICIENT ONE Electronics Module Electronics Module Flat To IR Router To IR Router RCVR Jack RCVR Jack Attach with Adhesive PROFICIENT ONE Ridged End... - Page 7 INSTALLING THE RECEIVER Wide Gap Lens Receiver Cable IR Receiver Base Lock At Top Pass-Through Tabletop Adapter Base Lock Top Inside Base Locks Electronics Module Socket 8” Receiver Cable Electronics Module IR Receiver Receiver Cable ‘Bottom Notch’ Base Lock Pass-Through Tabletop Adapter Base - Base Lock Lens...
- Page 8 INSTALLING THE RECEIVER Cabinet Door Cabinet Door Flush Mount Adapter Bezel Push IR Receiver until it snaps into place 11/16” (17.4mm) Diameter Hole 8” Receiver Cable 5/8” (15.9mm) Door Panel Diagram 9 - Flush Mount Adapter - Diagram 10 - Flush Mount Adapter - 11/16"...
- Page 9 INSTALLING THE RECEIVER Cabinet Door Cabinet Door Pinch Adapter Locks 11/16” (17.4mm) together so they will slide Diameter Hole through hole in cabinet door 8” Receiver Cable 8” Receiver Cable Adapter Bezel Leave adequate space between the Adapter Locks and the A/V components with the cabinet door closed. Diagram 11 - Flush Mount Adapter - Diagram 12 - Flush Mount Adapter - Install Adapter...
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Page 10: Typical Connections
TV frame or A/V Receiver IR Power to one of the included Supply TV, Tabletop or Flush Mount Adapters PTP-1.0 12VDC PROFICIENT ONE Regulated IR Reciver 500mA PTP-1.0 Plug to Plug Jumper Cable IR Router To 120V AC... - Page 11 Connect the IR Power Supply to the “12VDC Regulated” jack on the IR Router. Connect the Power Supply to an UNSWITCHED AC outlet. To test, point an IR Remote at the Proficient One IR Receiver. Press a specific function button on the remote (Cable/Satellite ON/OFF for example). All connected Flashers should flash red, and the selected component should respond to the command (Cable/Satellite ON/OFF).
- Page 12 GND to GND). Improper connection will affect performance and possibly damage the IR Receiver. The Proficient One Warranty does not cover this type of damage. While it is possible to make wired connections without the BOT-1.0, IR Parallel Block or IR Router, it is not recommended.
- Page 13 TYPICAL CONNECTIONS PROFICIENT ONE IR Receiver IR Flasher w/red LED Electronics Module Hand Held Cable IR Dual IR Remote Flasher PTP-1 IR Flasher w/red LED A/V Receiver +12V 3-Conductor Extension Cable PTP-1 Plug to Plug (unshielded) IR Parallel Block IR Power...
- Page 14 IR TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE NOTE: Due to the many variables in a given installation, the troubleshooting measures you may need to take can vary in different situations. Each installation is different due to the number of IR Receivers, length of wire runs, type of wire, amount of ambient IR noise present, etc….
- Page 15 IR TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Symptom #2: IR Flashers constantly on. Cause Solution Plasma Interference Plasma interference can be reflected off of any item it comes into contact with within approx. 3 feet of the front of the display. Keeping this in mind, make sure that the IR Receiver is free from any object that might reflect Plasma interfer- ence back into the receiving eye.
- Page 16 IR TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Symptom #3: Intermittent IR control (i.e. buttons on remote need to be pressed multiple times) Cause Solution Plasma Interference. Plasma interference can be reflected off of any item it comes into contact with within approx. 3 feet of the front of the display.
- Page 17 IR TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Symptom #4: IR Flashers flash but some (or all) components do not respond. Cause Solution Flasher placement is incorrect. Reposition the Flasher so that it is di- rectly over the component’s IR eye. Shine a small flashlight into the front panel of the component to locate the eye or consult the component’s owner’s manual for the exact location of the IR eye.
- Page 18 IR TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Symptom #5: Absolutely No Functionality (How to determine which component is at fault) Component to Test Instructions Verify Power Supply With a Multimeter, measure the DC Voltage of the Power Supply while it is connected to the IR Router. Put the negative lead of the meter on the terminal marked GND and the positive lead on the terminal marked 12VDC (or V).
- Page 19 NOTES...
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Page 20: Limited Lifetime Warranty
If, upon examination by Proficient or its authorized dealer, it is determined that the unit is in fact defective, Proficient will, at its option: • Repair or replace the product at no additional charge; or •...