Extron electronic IR 501 User Manual

Operations

Unmute an output

Press the
All of the switcher’s Output LEDs flash on for a second.

Troubleshooting

If the switcher does not properly respond to IR remote control
functions, check the following:

• You may be too far from the switcher. The maximum operating
range is 30 feet.

• You may be too far to the side of the switcher. The remote
control must be pointed within 30 degrees of the switcher’s IR
sensor for best results.

• You may be taking too long to enter the sequence. The unit
times out if no command is received in 5 seconds.

• The two AAA batteries may be dead. Replace the batteries as
shown in figure 1.

• The switcher’s front panel security lockout may be on. Toggle
the security lockout off. See the appropriate switcher’s
manual.

• The room lighting may be interfering with the IR signals. Keep
the switcher out of bright light.

UNMUTE

button to unmute all video and audio outputs.

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IR 501

Small Matrix IR Remote Control

68-873-01 Rev. A

Printed in the USA

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Operations

Introduction

About this User’s Guide

This user’s guide covers the Extron IR 501 Small Matrix Infrared
(IR) Remote Control, part #70-336-01. The IR 501 is an optional
remote control that works with Extron matrix switchers. The
remote control can duplicate most of the matrix switcher’s front
panel control functions and some of RS-232 control functions.
The hand-held remote operates at a carrier frequency of 38 kHz.

Refer to the appropriate matrix switcher manual for
definitions of ties, configurations, presets, and audio
breakaway; and for more detailed descriptions of the
switcher’s front panel indications.

Battery Installation

Install two AAA batteries as shown (figure 1).

Figure 1 — Battery installation

IR 501 Buttons

Aim the hand-held unit at the IR detector on the switcher and
press the desired buttons on the remote. The maximum
operating range is 30 feet.

After the definitions of the IR 501’s buttons, see Operations for
examples of using the IR 501 to perform various functions.

I/O

buttons

Input/Output Selection buttons — The I/O buttons select

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inputs and outputs to tie. The switcher’s front panel Input
LEDs indicate the selected input or output.

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+10 button — The +10 button

2

is used with the other I/O
buttons to select numbers
higher than 0 through 9.

Enter button — The Enter

3

button saves changes when
you create a new tie or
configuration.

buttons

Input and Output buttons —

4

1

INPUT/OUTPUT SELECTION

1234

5678

9 0 +10 ENTER

The Input and Output buttons
determine whether the I/O
buttons select an input or
output(s) when pushed.

Video and Audio buttons —

5

The Video and Audio buttons
select video or audio inputs
and outputs when creating or

2
3
5
6

PRESET SAVE VIDEO AUDIO

MUTE UNMUTE INPUT OUTPUT

viewing a tie or when muting
an output.

The default selection is
both video and audio

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selection. If you want to
configure both video and
audio, you do not need
to push the Video or
Audio button.

Preset and Save buttons — When you push the Preset

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Figure 2 — IR 501 buttons

button before you press an I/O button, the I/O button
selects a preset to save or recall when it is pushed.

When you push the Save button before you push the Preset
button, the current configuration is saved as a preset when
you push an I/O button.

Mute buttons — The Mute button blanks the screen and/

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or silences the audio.

The Unmute button unmutes all video and audio outputs.

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These buttons also select among presets to save or recall.

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