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5. When connecting the emitters to the RT8, it is necessary to cut off the mini plugs, strip the leads back
about 1/4" (6mm), and connect them to the screw terminals on the plug-in connectors.
CAUTION: Be sure to connect the white striped side of each emitter lead (+) to the "O" terminals on
the RT8 IR outputs as shown in Fig. 6.
6. Programming. Typically a programmable remote controller, such as the Xantech URC type or a
Xantech SmartPad, is "taught" the applicable RC68+ Programmer commands along with operational
commands for other system components, such as satellite receivers, TV monitors, DVD players, etc.
Commands that pass through the RT8 Router, such as those for the satellite receivers in Fig. 6, should
be preceded by the appropriate RC68+ routing command in a "sequence" or "macro". This ensures
that only the desired satellite receiver is being controlled when a command is executed.
7. The following are examples of such sequences:
Satellite receiver selection
a) RT8 command #2 (routes IR to satellite receiver #2).
b) Local TV to channel #56 (typically assigned modulator channel for satellite receiver #2).
Channel UP command for the satellite receiver.
a) RT8 command #4 (routes IR to satellite receiver #4).
b) Local TV to channel #62 (typically assigned modulator channel for satellite receiver #4).
c) Channel UP command for the satellite receiver.
Simply repeat this procedure for other satellite receiver commands.
Figs. 4 and 6 show typical applications of the RT8. Many others are possible using similar techniques.
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