SpeakerCraft SmartPath IRE-1.0 Installation Instructions Manual

DESCRIPTION

The IRE-1.0 represents the highest level in sophistication for attachable
IR Emitters. It features a unique EZ-Docker

™

port that permits instant
removal of the emitter when rearranging or servicing components.
An improved adhesive reduces callbacks for reattachment of “fallen
emitters”. The case may also be taken apart so that the tiny internal
emitter can be placed inside a component, when desired. High IR
output from the top curved surface allows emitter to be mounted on
a nearby surface, below, above or on a cabinet door, rather than
directly on the sensor of the unit where conditions
permit.

ATTACHMENT

First, locate the component’s IR sensor window (see Note 1) and
thoroughly clean it of any fingerprints or other greasy substances.
The EZ-Docker

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port has a clear adhesive layer on its bottom surface.
Peel the protective layer off,
exposing the adhesive.

Orient the port vertical (see
Fig. 2) and press it over the
center of the component’s
sensor window. Press and
hold for several seconds to
ensure maximum contact
of the adhesive.

Slide the emitter from the
top down, into the EZ­Docker

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port. You should
feel it “snap” into place. (To
remove the emitter at any
time, simply push upward
until it “pops” out).

IRE-1.0

Emitter

8 FT

9/16"

7/16"

3.5mm

mini plug

1/4"

Side View

Emitter

Wire Lead

Docking

Port

Clear Adhesive Tape

(See Note 3)

Top View

NOTE: White striped

side is positive (+)

(–)

(+)

Emitter slides into
Docking Port

Fig. 1

Insert the 3.5mm plug into an Emitter jack on a SpeakerCraft
Terminator or other source of IR (see Fig. 3).

CAUTION: Do not plug into an emitter jack that is set to Blaster
Power (BL ON) or to the HIGH OUT of other connecting blocks.

To do so will smoke the emitters!!

Note 1: If you have difficulty finding the component’s IR sensor, try
using a flashlight. Sometimes the owner’s manual is helpful. You may
need to contact the manufacturer direct.

Note 2: You may also attach the emitter without the EZ-Docker

™

port.
Use one of the spare adhesives (included) applying it directly to the
bottom surface of the IRE-1.0 shell.

Note 3: If you need to remove the EZ-Docker

™

port or emitter previ­ously stuck to a component’s surface, use a fresh adhesive (included)
before reattaching.

Note 4: The emitter shell and EZ-Docker

™

port, though dark in
appearance, are transparent to Infrared. This allows IR commands to
pass through them, permitting local hand held remote control as
well as through the IRE-1.0.

IR Controlled Components

IR sensor
window

Docking Port

IRE-1.0 attached to

IR sensor window

2) Slide IRE-1.0 Emitter
end into docking port

1) Attach IRE-1.0 Docking Port
to IR sensor window with adhesive pad

Fig. 2

IRE-1.0

IR Emitter

SpeakerCraft

SmartPath

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

LIT03100 02/02

ELT03100

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IR Controlled Components

IR Sensor
Window

Fig. 5a

IRE-1.0 attached directly

to IR sensor window

Cabinet Door

Fig. 5b

IRE-1.0 attached to inside of

cabinet door directly opposite
IR sensor window

IRE-1.0 attached to shelf directly
below or above IR sensor window

Fig. 5c & d

Fig. 5

Low

output side

toward IR

sensor

Connecting

lead

Emitter

Shell

High

output

side

Internal

IR Emitter

In others, it may be necessary to remove the internal emitter from its
shell so that it will fit in tiny chassis places. In this case, use the thin
edge of a knife to carefully pry the lower cover from the shell of the
emitter. Gently ease the tiny emitter and lead from it’s nest within the
shell. Use heat shrink tubing, or other insulating means, to prevent
shorting of the exposed leads.

Fig. 4

2

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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.

Other Emitter Placements

Since the IRE-1.0 has high output from it’s curved top (See Fig. 4),
you may attach it to other surfaces nearby, if the installation permits.

(See Fig. 5)

Use the higher power setting (NOT Blaster Power) on the connecting
block or terminator, if so provided.

Some installers like the option of placing the emitter completely inside
a component, as near as possible to the IR sensor, for a clean external
appearance. In some cases, the whole emitter can be so placed.

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TYPICAL INSTALLATION

Satellite Receiver

PS-1.0

IRE-1.0

IRE-1.0

Emitter

IRE-1.0

Emitter

VCR

A/V Receiver

Hand Held

Remote

IRC-3.0

Emitter

IR Sensor
Window

AT-1.0

Amplified Terminator

Unit

Power Supply

120V AC

(unswitched)

Shelf Top

IR Receiver

Fig. 3