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MODEL 

283TP 

BLINK-IR™ Mouse Emitter, Twin Plug  

 

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 

 

 

 
 
DESCRIPTION 

The 283TP "Twin-Plug" Blink Emitter is based on Xantech's 
standard 283M Blink-IR Mouse emitter with two 3.5mm 
Mono-Mini plugs each with 'diode' isolation. The twin plug 
feature allows a single emitter to be shared by two IR 
sources. For instance, one mouse emitter can now be 
connected to both an IR receiver and a Xantech Multi-Zone 
Controller without having to place two emitters on the front 
of the IR Controllable component.

 

  

Internally, the 283TP contains components that are 
designed to keep the IR signal path directed towards the 
emitter only, allowing both control systems to be completely 
isolated. The plugs are gold plated to increase durability 
and connectivity

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INSTALLATION 

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Each emitter has a clear adhesive layer on the bottom 
flat surface of the shell. The rounded side faces the 
user and emits visible light when a command is sent.  
Simply peel off the adhesive cover and affix the emitter 
to the center of the IR sensor window on the controlled 
component’s front panel.  

In some cases it may be difficult to find the location of 
the IR sensor on the component. Consult the owner’s 
manual of the unit, or the manufacturer, for the exact IR 
sensor window location. 
Double-sided adhesive tape is included. If you move the 
emitter to a different component, use this tape to 
replace the current adhesive layer for the best 
adhesion.  
The shell, though dark in appearance, is transparent to 
infrared light, allowing commands from a handheld 
remote control to pass through it. This permits direct 
control of the equipment from a handheld remote as 
well as from the 283TP.

 

 
CONNECTING THE EMITTERS 

Simply insert the mono mini plug of the 283TP emitter 
into the “EMITTERS” or “OUT” jacks on any of the 
Xantech Connecting Blocks or Controllers.

 

CAUTION: 

DO NOT plug emitters into the IN/OUT or 

HIGH OUT jacks on the 790-00 and 791-44 
Connecting Blocks

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 To do so will destroy the emitters!

 

The 283TP visible mouse emitter will also indicate the 
presence of stray IR or RF interference by randomly 
blinking when no IR control signal is being sent. 
Reposition the IR receiver of the interfering source to 
eliminate or reduce the random blinking. The more the 
random blinking is reduced, the better the system will 
function.

 

An 

optional

 shield, available from Xantech as model 

MS-1

, fits over the emitter head and the sensor window 

of the controller component.  

INSTALLATION SETUP #1:  
Home Theater \ Multi-room Controller 

The setup below shows two IR signals connected to a 
single source. This allows the source to be controlled from 
two areas. One mono plug goes to the connecting block. 
The other mono plug is connected to the MRC44 Controller.   

 
INSTALLATION SETUP #2: 
Expanded Multi-room Controller 

The setup below shows two MRAUDIO4X4 Controllers 
connected in Expansion mode. Expansion mode doubles 
the number of zones while using the same number of 
sources. The benefit of the 283TP is that you only need to 
place one emitter at each source. One mono plug is 
connected to the ‘master’ controller. The other mono plug is 
connected to the ‘slave’ controller. This application can 
apply to the entire product line of Xantech controllers.  

 
Limited Warranty 

Xantech® warrants its products to be free pf defects in materials or workmanship. This warranty extends for 
one year from the date of purchase by the original consumer. Any products returned to Xantech and found to 
be defective by Xantech within the warranty period will be repaired or replaced, at Xantech’s option, at no 
charge. Xantech 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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13100 Telfair Ave. 2/F 
Sylmar, CA 91342  
www.xantech.com 

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