SpeakerCraft IR Emitter (IRE-1.0) — Installation Instructions

Installation instructions for the SpeakerCraft IRE-1.0 IR Emitter, part of the SmartPath™ product line, featuring the EZ-Docker™ port for instant emitter removal.

Overview

The IRE-1.0 represents the highest level of sophistication for attachable IR emitters. Its unique EZ-Docker™ port permits instant removal of the emitter when rearranging or servicing components. An improved adhesive reduces callbacks for reattachment of "fallen emitters." The case can also be taken apart so the tiny internal emitter can be placed inside a component when desired. High IR output from the top curved surface allows the emitter to be mounted on a nearby surface — below, above, or on a cabinet door — rather than directly on the target sensor, where conditions permit.

Attachment Steps

1. Locate the component's IR sensor window and thoroughly clean it of fingerprints or grease.
2. Peel the protective layer off the EZ-Docker™ port's clear adhesive bottom surface.
3. Orient the port vertically and press it over the center of the sensor window; hold for several seconds to ensure maximum adhesive contact.
4. Slide the emitter from the top down into the EZ-Docker™ port until it snaps into place. (To remove at any time, push upward until it pops out.)
5. Insert the 3.5mm plug into an Emitter jack on a SpeakerCraft Terminator or other IR source.

Important Cautions & Notes

• Caution: Do not plug into an emitter jack set to Blaster Power (BL ON) or the HIGH OUT of other connecting blocks — doing so will smoke the emitters.
• If you have difficulty finding the component's IR sensor, try a flashlight or consult the owner's manual, or contact the manufacturer directly.
• You can attach the emitter without the EZ-Docker™ port — use one of the included spare adhesives applied directly to the emitter's shell.
• To remove and reposition a previously-stuck EZ-Docker™ port or emitter, use a fresh included adhesive before reattaching.
• The emitter shell and EZ-Docker™ port, though dark in appearance, are transparent to infrared — this allows local hand-held remote control to pass through in addition to signals from the IRE-1.0.

Alternate Emitter Placements

Since the IRE-1.0 has high output from its curved top, it can be attached to other nearby surfaces if installation permits (e.g., directly on the sensor window, inside a cabinet door directly opposite the sensor window, or on a shelf directly above or below the sensor window). Use the higher power setting (not Blaster Power) on the connecting block or terminator if provided. For a clean external appearance, the emitter can also be placed entirely inside a component near the IR sensor; if needed, carefully pry the lower cover from the shell with a thin knife edge to remove the tiny internal emitter, and use heat shrink tubing or other insulation on any exposed leads.

Typical Installation

A typical multi-room setup routes emitters from a shelf-top IR receiver (e.g., IRC-3.0) through an Amplified Terminator Unit (AT-1.0), powered by a PS-1.0 (120V AC unswitched power supply), with individual IRE-1.0 emitters attached to each IR-controlled component (satellite receiver, VCR, A/V receiver, etc.).

Limited 5-Year Warranty

SpeakerCraft Inc. warrants to the original retail purchaser only that this product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for 5 years from an Authorized Dealer purchase. Defective products must be shipped prepaid and insured, with proof of purchase, to the Authorized Dealer or SpeakerCraft factory; freight collect shipments will be refused. SpeakerCraft or the Authorized Dealer will repair or replace the product at no charge, or substitute an equal/greater-value model if the original is discontinued (mounting surface modification, if required, is the customer's responsibility). This warranty excludes damage from accident, disaster, misuse, abuse, negligence, improper shipping, commercial use, excess voltage, or unauthorized service/modification, as well as normal cosmetic wear. The warranty is void if the serial number has been removed or defaced. SpeakerCraft is not liable for incidental or consequential damages; some states do not allow such exclusions, so this limitation may not apply to you.

Manufacturer

SpeakerCraft · 940 Columbia Avenue, Riverside, CA 92507 · Phone 1-800-448-0976 · Fax 951-787-8747 · www.speakercraft.com