Installation and Setup
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Instruction Manual – DXLink™ Twisted Pair Transmitters/Receiver
Optional: Multi-Format TX, HDMI TX, and HDMI RX – IR Control
For additional information on the IR03 and CC-NIRC, which are required for IR control, see page 22.
(The IR03 and CC-NIRC are not included with the modules.) A compatible remote control unit can also
be used with the system. In addition to being directly connected to a device, this port can be connected as
an independent native NetLinx control port from a networked NetLinx Central Controller.
Important:
When a Transmitter and Receiver are used as a standalone pair, the IR control feature
uses a direct pass through in Extender Mode (the #2 Toggle must be set to OFF). When a
Transmitter and Receiver are used with a switcher, the integrated Master handles the
SEND_COMMANDs (the #2 Toggle on the DIP switch must be set to ON, which places the DXLink
Mode in Endpoint for use with the switcher).
The IR Receiver is connected to the IR RX port on the Transmitter, and the IR Emitter is connected to
the IR TX port on the Receiver, or the connections can be reversed.
IR03 External IR Receiver Module (not included)
To connect an IR Receiver to a module:
1.
Connect the jack on the IR03 External IR Receiver Module cable (FG-IR03) to the IR RX port on
the module.
2.
Run the cable and attach the IR receiver bud so that it has a clear line-of-sight with the intended
remote control device.
CC-NIRC NetLinx IR Emitter Cable (not included)
To connect an IR Emitter to a module:
1.
Connect the Phoenix connector on the CC-NIRC NetLinx IR Emitter cable (FG10-000-11) to the
IR TX port on the module.
2.
Run the other end of the IR Emitter cable to the display device and locate the IR window.
3.
Attach the IR Emitter bud over the device’s IR sensor by removing the cover on the reverse side
of the Emitter and sticking the bud directly over the IR window.
Important:
For systems that include a switcher – when installation of the IR Receiver and
IR Emitter is complete, load the appropriate driver (for instructions, see page 73) and program the
IR remote according to the product’s documentation.
IR Control – Endpoint Mode and SEND_COMMANDs
In Endpoint Mode (modules are connected to a switcher), IR operations are handled by the host
providing control of the endpoints. The Master’s programming specifies where the IR commands are
sent (this is handled independently from the routing of the video signals). For additional information
on Endpoint Mode, see page 41. For IR SEND_COMMANDs, see page 91.
FIG. 35
IR Receiver cable (FG-IR03)
FIG. 36
IR Emitter cable (FG10-000-11)
