C61 4 IR Emitter or Selectable Blaster Outputs; Amplified Infrared
Connecting Block With IR Receiver Connection
PRODUCT INFORMATION AND INSTALLATION GUIDE
Product Overview
The C61 is a connecting block device for connecting IR receivers, IR emitters and a power supply. This central control unit features an amplifier circuit for driving up to 4 IR emitters and/or
up to 2 high output IR blasters (any combination of 4 total). A 4/P connector and a 3.5mm
Quad mini-jack make for easy connection of IR receivers.
Product Features
1. The C61 has built-in amplifier circuit for driving up to 4 IR emitters and /or up to 2 high output IR blasters (any combination of 4 total).
2. Two separate connections are available for IR Receivers: Input 1: Uses a 3.5mm Quad minijack; Input 2: Uses a 4/position connector: “V+ (12VDC), G (Ground), ST (Status) and IR
(Signal)” Refer to the diagram below for connection. Some IR receivers do not have ST.
3. The “ST OUT” provides status power from 12V trigger output or wall type power supply plugged into the switched output of an A/V receiver.
4 The C61 cable extension distance can provide up to 300M lengths of wire between IR set
to C61 system. When switching to “NET ON”, the C61 cable extension distance increases
up to 400M lengths from IR set to C61
5. NET Amp circuits provide better performance for high data rate of IR codes.
Product Specifications
IR Receiver Connections: Connect the IR receiver to the 4/position connector marked V+
(12VDC), G (GND), ST (Status) and IR (Signal). Note: Select receivers do not offer ST. A 2nd IR
receiver connection is available via the Jack marked “IR RCVR”. Please refer below for the proper connections.
IR Emitter and/or Blaster Outputs: “See diagram 3”. This central control unit features an
amplifier circuit for driving up to 4 IR emitters and/or up to 2 high output IR blasters (any combination of 4 total). Either Single and/or Dual IR emitters, connect up to 4 emitters to the emitter jacks marked 1-4. Place the emitters on the source equipment, up to 8 sources available.
When connecting the BP10 Blaster only plug them into the jacks appropriately marked and
move the switch to the ON position to activate the Blaster output circuitry.
Net On: The NET ON position should be selected when using longer lengths of cable (over 50
feet shielded in particular) between the IR receiver, Keypad, etc. and the C61. This ensures better performance for the IR signal. If you are using two or more C61’s, be sure ONLY ONE of
C61’s is in the “NET ON” position. “See diagram 2”
Power: At minimum, connect a Regulated 12VDC/500mA power adaptor for System #1, yet
use a Regulated 12VDC/1.2A power adaptor for System Diagrams #2 and #3.
Status Power: A 12VDC/200mA “2.1mm + tip –sleeve”. Connecting a power supply to this
connection will power the status connection. The green LED will illuminate when powered. This
can be from a 12V trigger output or from a wall type power supply plugged into a switched
outlet of a stereo receiver. Note: Not all IR Receivers feature ST (Status) capability.
Mounting: Install the C61 near the source equipment that the emitters are attached to. The
C61 can be mounted with double stick tape, cable ties, etc.
System Diagram 1:
TREBLE
BASS
RT34.1
A/V RECEIVER
FM
CENTER
STEREO
TUNE
BALANCE
VIDEO
TAPE 1
VCR
TAPE 2
LD
MONITOR
CD PLAYER
MIN
DVD PLAYER
VOLUME
TUNE
SEARCH
TUNE
MODE STORE
PRESET
AUX
SEC
MONO
CD
AM
FM
PLAYPAUSE
STOP
RANDOM
678
9
10
SKIP
SCAN
OPEN
REPEAT
TIME
REMOTE CONTROL
+12V
GND
ST OUT
IR IN
BACK VIEW FOR
CODING & DEFINITION
DC12V
DC12V 200mA
RS31.1
V+: BLACK WITH
GREY SOLID STRIPE
G: BLACK
IR: BLACK WITH GREY
DASHED STRIPE
EXTRA
SPEAKERS
PHONES
CompactDiscPlayer
C61 4 IR Emitter or Selectable Blaster Outputs; Amplified Infrared
Connecting Block With IR Receiver Connection
PRODUCT INFORMATION AND INSTALLATION GUIDE
System Diagram 2:
TO ADDITIONAL C61 OR
OTHER ROOMS IF NEEDED
DC12V 1,2A
DC12V 200mA
IR
STATUS
GND
+12V
NOTE: DO NOT CONNECT A POWER
SUPPLY TO THIS OR OTHER
SUBSEQUENT C61 ON THE NETWORK.
TO ADDITIONAL C61 OR
OTHER ROOMS IF NEEDED
RT34.1
System Diagram 3:
IR: YELLOW
STATUS: PURPLE
GND: BLUE
+12V: ORANGE
RT34.1
DC12V 1,2A
DC12V 200mA
SPEAKERS
PHONES
EXTRA
TREBLE
BASS
EXTRA
SPEAKERS
PHONES
CompactDiscPlayer
STATUS
GND
+12V
A/V RECEIVER
FM
CENTER
STEREO
TUNE
BALANCE
VIDEO
TAPE 1
AUX
VCR
TAPE 2
LD
MONITOR
DVD PLAYER
TREBLE
BASS
IR
TUNE
SEARCH
TUNE
MODE STORE
PRESET
CD
AM
A/V RECEIVER
FM
CENTER
STEREO
TUNE
BALANCE
VIDEO
TAPE 1
AUX
VCR
TAPE 2
LD
MONITOR
CD PLAYER
SEC
MIN
DVD PLAYER
VOLUME
MONO
FM
VOLUME
TUNE
SEARCH
TUNE
MODE STORE
PRESET
MONO
CD
AM
FM
PLAYPAUSE
STOP
RANDOM
678
9
10
REPEAT
OPEN
TIME
SKIP
SCAN
SHELF
RECEIVER SIDE VIEW
SHELF
DVD PLAYER SIDE VIEW
SHELF
VCR SIDE VIEW
SHELF
RW32.1
BP10
2 METERS / 78 INCHES
12 VDC
STATUS
IR SIGNAL
GROUND
A/V RECEIVER
FM
CENTER
STEREO
TUNE
BALANCE
TREBLE
BASS
EXTRA
SPEAKERS
PHONES
CompactDiscPlayer
VIDEO
TAPE 1
VCR
TAPE 2
MONITOR
CD PLAYER
LD
MIN
VOLUME
TUNE
SEARCH
TUNE
MODE STORE
PRESET
MONO
AUX
CD
AM
FM
PLAYPAUSE
SKIP
STOP
RANDOM
SEC
678
9
10
SCAN
REPEAT
OPEN
TIME
DVD PLAYER
RS31.1
V+: BLACK WITH
GREY SOLID STRIPE
G: BLACK
RB33.1
SAT DECODER SIDE VIEW
SHELF
BP10
RT34.1
RW32.1
BACK VIEW FOR
CODING & DEFINITION
In North America contact: Trends Electronics International Inc. - 100 – 980 West 1st Street. North Vancouver, B.C. V7P 3N4 Phone: 1 (877) 946-9255 Fax: 1 (800) 618-7363 Email: orders@trendsinc.com
IR: BLACK WITH GREY
DASHED STRIPE