Smarthome 1623PC PC-IR Linc User Manual - page 5
Installation
The PC-IR Linc should be installed in a location that has a standard 120-volt house-
hold receptacle readily accessible. If external Mini Stick-On IR Emitters are not
being used, place the IR Linc in a location that allows the built-in IR blasters to be
within line-of-site of the equipment. When Mini Stick-On IR Emitters are used, the
PC-IR Linc can be placed in any location since the built-in IR blasters will not be
used. Once the location has been finalized, place the PC-IR Linc in that location,
plug in the AC adapter and and connect the serial cable to the computer. Plug in
any Mini Stick-On IR Emitters and/or probes into the appropriate jacks. The PC-IR
Linc is now ready for use.
Installation Tips:
1 The built-in IR blaster’s light can sometimes be reflected. Therefore, direct line-
of-site may not be necessary depending on the reflecting surface or objects the
PC-IR Linc is facing and the distance to the equipment. Experimentation with
bouncing the IR signal off of surfaces and objects may allow the IR Linc to be
placed in a location, other than direct line-of-site.
2 Mini Stick-On IR Emitters may be used with the built-in
IR blasters. Plugging in Mini Stick-On IR Emitters does
not disconnect the built-in IR blasters. Using this com-
bination method allows PC-IR Linc to control equipment
that is in direct line-of-site and A/V gear using Mini
Stick-On IR Emitters.
3 While the PC-IR Linc can be placed in an inconspicuous location when Mini
Stick-On IR Emitters are used, the unit should be readily available for program-
ming. The "Active" and "Probe" indicators can be used as a visual indication of
IR transmissions and equipment status.
4 Be careful plugging in external emitters on the rear of the unit. If an emitter is
plugged into the Probe jack, it will be instantly destroyed!
5 When using stick on emitters, it's important that to
find the IR sensor on the equipment and place the
emitter directly over the sensor. Use a flashlight to
look into the display or bezel of the equipment to find
the sensor. Sometimes, using the original remote
control and covering the front of the equipment with
an object or thick cloth can help locate the sensor.
Try placing a computer mouse pad over the equip-
ment and working from right to left, move the mouse
pad (to the left and exposing the right) while shooting the remote at the equip-
ment until a response from the equipment to the IR signals is observed. For
example, holding down the volume button on the remote control as the mouse
pad is moved to the left. When the unit begins increasing the volume, the
approximate location of the IR sensor on the equipment has been found. Next,
use the same technique starting at the top of the equipment to find the exact
center of the sensor. Now that the approximate vertical and horizontal of the
sensor is known, use a flashlight to find exactly where it is.
Place the stick on emitter over this location!
Once the IR Linc is installed, the unit can be programmed with IR commands.
Tip:
Stick-on emitters are the
most reliable method of
communicating to Audio
& video gear.
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