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IR Plus Assistive Listening System
The
WaveCAST Networking Guide
is available on the Williams AV website for additional networking tips, and applies to
all Williams AV Wi-Fi assistive listening products.
Multiple Units
Up to 4 WaveCAST systems (including WaveCAST, IR M1, FM+ and more) can be used on the same Wi-Fi network.
Multiple devices will work better on more powerful networks and routers.
The number of servers on the network is visible on the front panel of the IR M1. The number assigned to a specific server
is also visible.
Quick Setup Guide
1. Place your IR M1 in a location where you will be able to place IR emitters in the listening area.
2. Plug in the power supply to the power connection.
3. Connect an audio source to the Line/Mic In port for the channel(s) you'd like to use.
4. Connect an Ethernet cable to the ETHERNET port. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to a multicast-enabled
router with an internet connection..
5. Connect one or more IR E4 emitter to Output to Emitter ports on the back of the IR M1 with an CAT5e cable.
6. Place the emitters in the listening area so that they are above the audience without interference. Multiple emitters
should be place apart from one another to expand the coverage area.
7. Turn on the IR M1.
8. On the front panel of the IR M1, an IP address should be displayed. If you do not see an IP address, check your
network connection. Write it down and go to a computer on the same network as the IR +.
9. In Chrome or Edge, type the IP address into the URL bar. A webpage for the IR + system will load. The default
usename is
admin
and the default password is
admin
.
10. Click the Audio tab and set the audio device type and desired settings for each audio channel.
11. Click the Settings tab. Configure each emitter for the channels it will broadcast, and the IR Band the system should
emit.
12. Change other settings as desired.
13. With your audio source playing sound, take an IR Receiver to the front panel of the IR M1. The front panel of the IR M1
has two small IR Emitters for testing, one for each audio channel. Tune the receiver to the IR Baseband channel the
audio is playing on to ensure all your settings sound correct. This audio will match the audio from the IR E4 emitters.
IR M1 Front and Back Panel
The IR M1 works as a control center for the IR Plus system. Additional devices, such as emitters, are controlled through
the IR M1.
Front Panel
Diagram
Power Button
The IR M1 has a switch that turns the modulator on or off. The desktop power supply provides power to the unit at all
times.
OLED Display
This shows current status of channels and of the IR M1. Each time the power of the unit is turned on, the OLED Display
shows a Williams AV start-up screen followed by the firmware blob version number. After several seconds, the default
Main Info Screen screen will be displayed.