IR Receivers
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
291-10
HIDDEN LINK™
INFRARED RECEIVER
The 291-10 is a small shelf-top infrared repeater assembly. It includes a 291-00 IR Receiver and a CB12
Connecting Block. The 291-00 is equipped with a 7-foot cable and 3.5 mm stereo mini plug, which is
plugged directly into the "IR RCVR" jack on the CB12. It can also be plugged into the "AUX" or "IR RCVR"
jack of other Xantech connecting blocks, such as the models 789-44, CB-60 and 791-44. The 291-10 is
primarily intended for use in installations where the connecting block is within reach of its 7-foot cable —
as when installing the 291-10 in a cabinet where the controlled equipment is behind closed doors.
A typical system is shown in Fig. 1. Refer to
this diagram when making connections:
In this system a 286M Dual Blink-IR Emitter is
shown connected to the "OUT" jack. A single
emitter could also be used, such as the model
282M or 283M. If expansion beyond two emit-
ters is required, use a Xantech 789-44, CB-60
or 791-44 Connecting Block in place of the
CB12. Do not use the CB12 in this case.
291-00 Cable Connections
291’s may also be used where the 7-foot cable
is not long enough. Simply cut off the mini plug,
strip the leads and splice them to a 3-conductor
extension cable with a terminal block or other
means. Then connect the extension cable to
the 3-terminal block on the CB12 as shown in
Fig. 2.
Caution: The 291's have been built with two wire color codes, as shown in tables 1 and 2.
Be sure to identify the version you have by referring to the insulator color on the mini plug, the label on the
bottom of the unit or the yellow label attached to the cable near the mini plug.
Fig. 1
The 291-10 in a Typical IR Repeater System
286M
Dual Blink-IR™
Mouse Emitter
(not included)
7-Foot
3-Conductor
Cable with
Quick Connect
Mini Plug
291-00
IR Receiver
To 120 V AC
(unswitched)
781RG
Power Supply
(not included)
Hand Held
Remote
VCR
3-Conductor
Cable to IR
Receivers in
Other Rooms
(optional - see
Fig. 4)
Equipment
Mounted
Behind
Closed
Doors
Satellite Receiver
OUT
VGS
IR
RCVR
PWR
CB12
Connecting Block
(Included)
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Stereo Mini Plug
3-Terminal Block
(not included)
+12V
GND
IR OUT
WHITE
See Tables
For Colors
3-Conductor
Extension
Cable
7 Foot 3-Conductor Cable
with Mini Plug Removed
291-00
CB12
OUT
VGS
IR
RCVR
PWR
CABLE LEADS
CIRCUIT ITEM
RED
WHITE
BLACK
GROUND
SIGNAL
+ 12 V
PLUG
RING
TIP
SLEEVE
Table 1
Black Insulator (older units)
CABLE LEADS
CIRCUIT ITEM
BLACK
WHITE
RED
GROUND
SIGNAL
+ 12 V
PLUG
RING
TIP
SLEEVE
Table 2
Red Insulator (new units)
Tip
Ring
Sleeve
Insulators
