SpeakerCraft SmartPath IRC-2.0, SmartPath IRC-2.1, SmartPath IRC-1.0, SmartPath IRC-1.1 Installation Instructions Manual

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SpeakerCraft

IRC-2.0 & IRC-2.1

Surface Mount Mini Infrared Receivers

SmartPath

™

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

The IRC-2.0 and IRC-2.1 are very small IR Receivers designed to be mounted on ﬂat surfaces in furniture recesses, under shelves, etc., using the double-sided tape supplied. Among their unique features is an exclusive Ambient Noise Suppression (ANS) system. It acts to push down IRI, CFL, EMI, or ESI noise sources so that stronger signals from IR remotes have adequate margin for command of the controlled component.

Note: The ANS will take a few seconds to adjust to a given noise source. During this time, the blue Activity LED will glow brightly and then fade out. If the interference disappears momentarily, then returns, the fade down process will repeat. Certain noise sources, however, (such as Plasma Screens) may result in low-level ﬂickering even after the fade down. This is normal. Such signals have been acted upon by the ANS, allowing most equipment to be controlled.

Fig. 1

Status LED

(green)

Activity LED

(blue)

Striped Side

STATUS

+12V

GND

IR OUT

Striped Side

4-Conductor

3.5mm Plug

+12V DC

IR OUT

GND

STATUS

IRC-2.0

IRC-2.1

IR Lens

IR Pickup Diode

8' Lead

2-9/16"

9/16"

4-Conductor Terminal Strip

(Included with IRC-2.1 Only)

FEATURES/SPECIFICATIONS

• The IRC-2.0 and IRC-2.1 are identical except for lead termination. (See Fig. 1) The IRC-2.0 has a unique 3.5mm quad plug to accommodate STATUS as well as IR, Power and Gnd connections. The IRC-2.1 comes with stripped ends plus a 4-conductor terminal strip allowing interface connections to in-wall room-to-room wiring.

• Exclusive Ambient Noise Suppressor (ANS) system.

• STATUS Indicator: Green LED for System On/Off indication.

• ACTIVITY Indicator: Blue LED indicates IR signal activity in a completed circuit with a Terminator or an Emitter.

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• Requires Power Supply, Terminator Block and Emitters for IR Repeater operation.

• Mounting: Attaches to any ﬂat surface using the included double-sided tape. The tape may be applied to the back, top, or bottom surfaces of the IRC-2.0 / IRC-2.1 to accommodate the installation.

• Power: 12V DC @ 6 mA. Supplied from connected Terminator.

• IR Lens rejects visible light interference.

• Crosshatch Shield (internal) inhibits EMI/ESI Interference.

• Carrier Frequency Acceptance Range: 28 to 90 kHz.

• Control Range: Up to 35 feet, depending on remote strength and ambient noise conditions.

• Control Angle: ±50˚ off axis.

• Room-to-Room Wire Recommendations: Use 4-conductor (min.) 24 gauge unshielded solid or stranded copper wire up to 1200' (Cat. 5e ok), 22 gauge up to 2000', 20 gauge up to 3000' and 18 gauge up to 5300'.

• Maximum recommended cable length: 5300' with 18 gauge.

• Dimensions: 2

⁄16" (65mm) L x 9⁄16" (14mm) W x 1⁄2" (13mm) D.

SYSTEM CONNECTIONS

The following are a few typical applications of the IRC-2.0 and IRC-2.1 for IR repeater systems.

A Basic System

Fig. 2 shows a basic plug-and-play installation, such as controlling components that are behind closed cabinet doors or in a closet.

Fig. 2

To 120V AC

(unswitched)

PS-1.0

Power Supply

A/V Receiver

Satellite

DVD

AT-1.0

Amplified Terminator

IRC-2.0

Surface Mount

IR Receiver

IRE-3.0 Visible Emitter

IRE-3.0

Visible Emitter

Remote Control

8' Lead

CONTROLLED COMPONENTS IN CABINET, ETC.

+12V

GND

ST OUT

IR IN

RCVR

STATUS IN

5~24V DC

12V DC

REGULATED

BL ON BL ON NET ON

EM ON EM ON

EMITTERS /

BLASTERS

EMITTERS

NET OFF

AT-1.0

AMPLIFIED

TERMINATOR

SpeakerCraft

1. Mount the IRC-2.0 in a recessed cabinet area or under a shelf, using the two-sided

adhesive tape supplied.

2. Plug the IR Receiver and Emitters into the SpeakerCraft AT-1.0 Ampliﬁed Terminator, as

shown.

3. Set the DIP switches on the AT-1.0 to EM ON and NET ON or OFF.

4. Plug in the Power Supply.

5. The remote control, ﬁred at the IRC-2.0, should now control the components.

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A Multi-Room System

Fig. 3 is an example of the IRC-2.1 wired IR Receiver in a multi-room system with other SpeakerCraft IR receivers in various rooms, plus a local IRC-2.0. These control the various components in the main room or equipment area.

Fig. 3

IR OUT

ST IN

GND

+12V

IRC-4.0

J-BOX

IR RECEIVER

SpeakerCraft

To 120V AC

(unswitched)

PS-1.0

Power Supply

A/V Receiver

Satellite

DVD

AT-1.0

Amplified Terminator

IRC-4.0

J-Box IR Receiver

IRC-2.0

Surface Mount IR Receiver

IRC-1.1

Flush Mount IR Receiver

IRC-2.0

Surface Mount

IR Receiver

IRE-1.0 Emitter

IRE-3.0 Visible Emitter

ROOM 1 ROOM 2

ROOM 3

PS-1.0

"STATUS" Supply

To Switched AC Outlet on A/V Receiver

IRE-4.0 Dual

Visible Emitter

To Additional Controlled Unit

CONTROLLED COMPONENTS AREA, MAIN ROOM, ETC.

Rear View

Add Resistor at each IR receiver to reduce STATUS brightness, if desired. See Text.

Striped

Side

STATUS

+12V

GND

IR OUT

STATUS

(yellow)

+12V

(red)

GND

(black)

IR OUT

(white)

EZ-Connect Terminals

+12V

GND

ST OUT

IR IN

RCVR

STATUS IN

5~24V DC

12V DC

REGULATED

BL ON BL ON NET ON

EM ON EM ON

EMITTERS /

BLASTERS

EMITTERS

NET OFF

AT-1.0

AMPLIFIED

TERMINATOR

SpeakerCraft

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1. Pull 4-conductor wire from each room (home runs) to the AT-1.0 Terminator near the

controlled components.

Note: Use 24 gauge unshielded solid or stranded copper wire up to 1200' (Cat. 5e ok), 22 gauge up to 2000', 20 gauge up to 3000' and 18 gauge up to 5300'. Total lengths include all wire runs from each room added together, not just the longest single run. If using shielded wire, these lengths would be reduced by approximately 30%. Also, to achieve operation with long lengths, the lower DIP switch on the AT-1.0 must be set to the NET ON position.

2. Connect IR receivers in each room to the 4-conductor home runs as shown, using the

4-conductor terminal strip supplied.

3. Connect the home run wires to the correct terminals on the AT-1.0 EZ-Connect Terminals.

Note: You may use the SpeakerCraft CB Connecting Block (not illustrated, stock # ASM20200) to help connect the many paralleled home run wires to the AT-1.0 EZ-Connect Terminals.

4. Install and plug the various emitters into the AT-1.0.

5. Set the DIP switches to EM ON (or BL ON if using Blasters behind closet doors) and

NET ON.

6. Plug the local IRC-2.0 IR Receiver into the IR RCVR jack.

7. Plug in the PS-1.0 12V DC Power Supply.

8. A remote control, ﬁred at the IR receivers, should now control the components.

Note: Refer to the SpeakerCraft AT-1.0 Instructions for Power Supply considerations.

STATUS Brightness

Fig. 3 also shows how an external resistor can be added to reduce the brightness of the Status LED’s on SpeakerCraft IR Receivers to any desired level.

In this example, a PS-1.0 12V DC Power Supply is used as the voltage source to indicate ON/OFF status of an A/V Receiver.

Choose a resistor value that achieves the brightness you desire (about 2.2k to 12k, 1/8 W). Connect it in series with the STATUS lead on each IR receiver desired, as shown.

LIMITED 5-YEAR WARRANTY

SpeakerCraft warrants this product to be free of defects in materials or workmanship. This extends for ﬁve years from the date of purchase by the original consumer. Any products returned to SpeakerCraft and found to be defective by SpeakerCraft within the warranty period will be repaired or replaced, at SpeakerCraft’s option, at no charge. SpeakerCraft will not be responsible for the actual cost of installation or removal of the product, nor for any incidental or consequential damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives you speciﬁc legal rights. You may have additional legal rights that vary from state to state.

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