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User Guide
IR EXTENDERS
IR Blaster
IR Receiver
IR Connections
The DXE-CAT Series has the ability to auto detect on the IR port if a receiver or a blaster / emitter is connected.
IR Blaster / Emitter
: Plug in an IR blaster to emit all IR command signals received from the IR receiver to control the associated
devices with built-in IR sensor
IR Receiver
: Plug in an IR receiver to receive all IR command signals from the IR remote controls of the associated devices. Note
if you are not using an approved Aurora branded receiver make certain you do not exceed the 5v signal level
limitation as some devices use 12v. Also, IR Receiver must bet 30K-60KHz inverted 5V signal. Failure to do so will
result in damage.
IR Jack Pinout
IR Blaster
IR Receiver
Emitters must be mono plug or have ring and sleeve tied to ground.
Receivers must be stereo plug. Ring is 5v power. If using another brand receiver, note carrier
frequency must be present, IR signal inverted, and IR signal cannot exceed 5v or damage to
port may occur.
