Channel Vision IR-2400/2105/2202/2301 — IR Receivers Instruction Manual

Instruction manual for the Channel Vision IR-2400, IR-2105, IR-2202, and IR-2301 IR Receivers — a family of infrared receivers for whole-house distributed IR control systems.

Overview

The IR-2400, IR-2105, IR-2202, and IR-2301 IR receivers detect signals from infrared remote controls, allowing them to be distributed to a whole-house IR control system. All models include optical and electronic filtering to reject interference from fluorescent lamps and plasma displays.

Features

• Feedback LED for IR signal confirmation
• Compatible with any standard 12-volt IR system
• Optical/electronic filtering rejects fluorescent and plasma display interference
• Steerable IR pickup minimizes interference (IR-2105)
• Variable field of view to minimize interference (IR-2202)

Model Details

• IR-2400 — Plasma-proof 2-piece mini IR receiver. The IR sensor is separated from the rest of the electronics, so the small sensor can stay visible while the larger section hides behind a TV or other components. The easiest receiver to conceal.
• IR-2105 — Most versatile receiver; hides out of sight and mounts horizontally or vertically. An adjustable swivel shade rotates to restrict the field of view and reduce interference, or can be removed for the widest pickup angle.
• IR-2202 — Tube-type receiver with variable field of view. The IR pickup slides in/out of a threaded tube to adjust the viewing angle; reference marks on the tube indicate the selected angle.
• IR-2301 — Tabletop receiver, ideal for placement on top of a TV or other flat surface. Includes double-sided adhesive tape and an included metal stabilizer for mounting.

How IR Repeating Works

IR repeating lets you control devices that aren't within direct line of sight of the remote control — common in distributed audio/video systems where source components are centrally located. The IR receiver is wired to an IR hub (such as the P-1205 distribution hub), which routes the signal to IR emitters placed directly over each target component's IR sensor. Mount the receiver where it will be visible to your remote control; point the remote at the receiver, and the emitter repeats the signal at the component.

It may be necessary to limit the receiver's field of view if there is IR noise in the room — common sources include sunlight, fluorescent lights, or plasma TV screens.

Wiring

Typical IR receiver wire pinout (ribbon cable, ref. only): Signal → Tip, Ground → Collar, +V → Ring (white dash marks +V on the ribbon cable). To extend wiring beyond the standard length, cut and splice in a longer 3-conductor wire (CAT5 works fine) following the same pinout.

Related Components

• P-1205 — Distribution hub that supplies power to any standard IR receiver and provides 4 emitter outputs (2 global, 2 zone-specific). As many as 16 IR receivers can be powered by one P-1205.
• G-IRBW — Wall plate insert that converts standard 3-conductor IR wiring to a 3.5mm jack, with simple screw terminals (no soldering required).
• IR-3003 — Single-head IR emitter with expansion jack; up to 3 units can be chained together off a single emitter output.
• AB-500 — Universal remote control that learns IR codes for up to 6 sources.
• C-1201 — IR receiver connecting block; allows 8 IR receivers to be wired in parallel into a single cable run to the P-1205.

Specifications

Warranty

Two-year limited warranty on defects in material or workmanship under normal use; free repair or replacement with new or rebuilt parts in the USA. Contact Channel Vision for a Return Authorization number before shipping a unit for service.

Channel Vision Technology — 234 Fischer Avenue, Costa Mesa, California 92626 USA — 800-840-0288 / 714-424-6500 — www.channelvision.com