SpeakerCraft IR Emitter with Visible LED (IRE-3.0) — Installation Instructions

Installation instructions for the SpeakerCraft IRE-3.0 IR Emitter with Visible LED, part of the SmartPath™ product line, featuring the EZ-Docker™ port for instant emitter removal.

Overview

The IRE-3.0 represents the highest level of sophistication for attachable IR emitters. Like the IRE-1.0, it features the unique EZ-Docker™ port for instant removal when rearranging or servicing components, plus an improved adhesive that reduces callbacks for reattaching "fallen emitters." Unlike the standard IRE-1.0, the IRE-3.0 flashes visible red when emitting IR control signals, so installers can visually confirm operation. It has 75% lower IR output than non-visible emitters, so it should be used when controlling multi-zone components to avoid cross-zone interaction.

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-3.0.

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-3.0 emitters attached to each IR-controlled component (satellite receiver, VCR, A/V receiver, etc.). The visible red LED flash on each emitter provides a quick visual confirmation that the IR signal is being sent to that specific component.

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