Xantech DL85 Users Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

DL85

Dinky Link™ Surface Mount

Plasma\LCD\LED\CFL Friendly

IR Receiver

DESCRIPTION

These small IR receivers have been designed for mounting in very small
spaces. They may be mounted under shelf edges, cabinet ledges, in wall
speakers, etc. – anywhere an inconspicuous appearance is desired. The high
sensitivity of these receivers allows placement behind speaker grilles and still
receive IR commands up to 80 feet away*.

FEATURES

• Wire channel for clean installation.

• System testing red-talk-back LED.

• Includes 3-Terminal Block for easy extension to remote room locations.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Infrared carrier frequency bandwidth: 30 - 60 kHz.

• Reception range: Up to 80 feet.*

• Reception angle: +/- 60 degrees.

• Cable requirements: See “INSTALLATION” below.

• Max. Transmission length: 1 mile using 18 gauge wire.

• Maximum current output: 100mA.

• Drives IR emitters through Xantech Connecting Blocks, Controllers, etc.

• Dimensions: 2.55” x 0.55” x 0.35” (65mm x 14mm x 9mm).

• Power requirements: +12VDC, 10mA.
* Depending on remote control output strength and ambient conditions.

MOUNTING

The IR receiver can be mounted to any flat surface, using the two-sided
adhesive tape supplied. Two screws are included for mounting the 3-terminal
block provided with the IR receiver.

An additional feature is a wire channel on the rear of the surface mount IR
receiver. This will give the installer the ability to provide clean wire dressing in
any direction.

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INSTALLATION

IR RECEIVER CABLE WIRING

IR Receiver

White
Stripe

7-Foot Ribbon Cable
with Mini Plug removed

3-Terminal Block

OUT
+12V
GND

3-Conductor
Wire to Controlled

Equipment

Input connections must be made as illustrated. To extend the emitter wires to
a more distant location, you may splice in 2-conductor wire, in the wire
gauges mentioned before, as needed.

While it is possible to make wired connections without the connecting block, it
is not recommended. The connecting block reduces installation time, helps to
eliminate errors, allows easy troubleshooting and permits easy system
upgrades later, if needed.

LOCAL SYSTEM APPLICATION

Another application is to locate the IR receiver in a central location, such as
the TV, video screen and/or a speaker. The audio/video equipment can then
be hidden inside a cabinet or located away from the front of a room. This will
give the end-user the ability to direct a remote control to one central location
and not have to worry about aiming to the respective device to be controlled.

DL Series

IR Receiver

791-44

Amplified

Connecting Bloc k

Satellite Receiver

REMOTE ROOM APPLICATION

One application is to locate the IR receiver in a remote room. This will give the
end-user the ability to control audio/video equipment from a location where
the remote control no longer has the ability of direct line-of-sight.

The IR receiver will need the 3.5mm stereo type mini plug removed to extend
the wire run to the connecting block. A 3-terminal block is supplied to connect
the IR receiver to the connecting block with a 3-conductor inter-room cable in
between. The 3-conductor inter-room cable (24 gauge up to 200’, 22 gauge
up to 600’, 20 gauge up to 2000’, 18 gauge up to 5000’), is run to the main
room.

Red (or white)
Stripe

7' Ribbon Cable

3-Terminal Block (supplied )

DL Series

IR Receiver

Red

Talk back LED

IR OUT

+12V

GND

REMOTE ROOM

IRPhotodiode

Hand Hel d

3-Conductor
Inter-room Cable
(unshielded OK)

Remote

781ERGPS

To 120V AC

(unswitched)

Connecting Block

12VDC

+12 VDC

GND

STATUS

IR IN

RCVR

789-44

IR

Satellite Receiver

283D Emitter

DVD

CONNECTING BLOCK

789-44

EMITTERS

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MAIN ROOM

283D Emitter

A/V Receiver

283D Emitter

Red

Talk back LE D

Hand Hel

Remote

IR Phot odio de

(mounted on or
near cabinet in an
inconspicuous
location).

Controlled Equipment
(mounted behind
closed cabinet doors)

d

7 Foot Ribbon
Cable with Quick
Connect Mini Plug

781ERGPS

To 120V AC

(unswitched)

HIGH

OUT

IR

RCVR

IR

+1 2 V D C

GN D

STA TU S

IR I N

®

12 VDC

EMITTERS

CONNECTING BLOCK

AMPLIFIE D

791- 44

Emitter

VCR

Emitter

AV Receiver

Emitter

CD Changer

Emitter

Cassette Deck

Emitter

The IR receiver is in close proximity to the audio/video equipment, no wiring
extension should be required so long as the connecting block is within reach
of the 7-foot cable. The 3.5mm stereo type mini plug is connected to the “IR
RCVR” jack on the Xantech Connecting Block.

PLACEMENT

The IR receiver should be located so that it is not directly facing a light source
such as lamps or displays (standard, LCD, and Plasma). When mounted near
a display, it should be flush to the display and away from light reflections that
may occur.

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