Overview
MSU250 Main System Unit Features
MS220 IR Sensor Features
MF1VF MicroFlasher Features
Dimensions
Overview
IR System Overview: An infrared (IR) extender
system enables you to control your IR remote
controlled A/V equipment from a remote location. This
enables you to place your A/V components out of sight
(behind cabinet doors, in the rear of a room, or in
a different room) and still conveniently control
your equipment.
IR System Components: This infrared extender
system includes the following items:
- IR Main System Unit: The
MSU250 IR Main System Unit provides a connection hub for two IR
sensors (one included) or keypads and up to five IR flashers, and it is
generally located near the A/V components. The
Main System Unit, which is the "heart" of an IR extender system, has LED
indicators to monitor the IR extender system.
- IR Sensors: IR Sensors, like the
included MS220 surface mount model, are the
"eyes" of the system, receiving IR commands from hand-held remote controls
and relaying the commands to the Main System Unit via
a CAT-5 or a 4-conductor shielded cable.
Generally, sensors are placed so that you can easily and naturally point
your remote control directly at them. Sensors are also available in wall-mount,
ceiling-mount and tabletop models.
- IR Flashers: These IR MicroFlashers re-transmit the infrared signals from the IR Main
System Unit to your A/V components. Flashers are the
"voice" of an IR extender system that "speaks" to your components.
MSU250 Main System Unit
Features
Universal Compatibility: With
the necessary accessories, an IR remote control extender system using the MSU250
is compatible with virtually all brands of A/V equipment and remote controls
using carrier frequencies of between 25kHz and 90kHz.
Flasher Hi/Lo Switch: Two of
the five IR flasher outputs have switchable high/low output. When switched to
High, you can connect a high-output flooding flasher, such as an IRB1 (item
190IRB1). When in the Low position, you can connect low-output micro-flashers,
such as MF1, MF1VF (included), MF2 or MF2VF.
LED Indicators: The MSU250
provides a visible indication of system status via a green LED and confirms
reception of IR data via a blinking blue LED.
Wiring: From every IR sensor,
you must home-run a Category 5 ("Cat 5") cable back to the MSU250, connecting
each sensor to the hub with an individual cable. The Cat 5 cable should be
terminated with the supplied quick connect sensor plugs. The IR flashers connect
to the hub via 3.5mm (1/8") mini-plugs.
Status Input: The MSU250
features a 3-30-volt AC/DC status input jack which provides system status to sensors
and keypads when connected to a switched AC or DC output on
an audio receiver or preamp. An optional 12-Volt adapter may be necessary.
Optional Expansion Unit: If you need additional IR sensors,
you can use the IRH610 Infrared Sensor Expansion Hub (item # 190IRH610). It has
inputs for 6 additional IR sensors and a single output to connect the hub to the
MSU250.
MS220 IR Sensor Features
Universal Compatibility: When used in a complete system,
this IR sensor is compatible with virtually all brands of A/V equipment and
remote controls using carrier frequencies of between 25kHz and 90kHz. The MS220
is also compatible with the recently introduced Philips RCMM codes.
Universal Noise Suppression: The sensor has a patent-pending
Universal Noise Suppression design that effectively eliminates IR interference
from plasma and LCD TVs, CFL (fluorescent) lighting, and direct sunlight. This
two-stage technology combines an optical noise filter with a "smart" electronic
circuit to provide consistent, reliable control.
IR Receiving Range: You get 20' to 35' of remote control
range, depending upon the strength of your handheld remote. The IR pickup angle
is 30° off-axis (horizontal and vertical) at 25'.
Bi-colored LED: The LED glows
green when the system is on and flashes blue to confirm reception of IR
commands.
Mounting: The MS220 is designed to surface-mount almost
anywhere using its adhesive back. Convenient mounting locations for the MS220
include: on the front panel of a television set, on the front surface of a wall,
a cabinet, an appliance, or a speaker grille.
MF1VF MicroFlasher Features
Universal Compatibility: When
used in a complete system, this IR MicroFlasher is compatible with virtually all
brands of A/V equipment and remote controls using carrier frequencies between 20kHz and 455 kHz.
Red LED: The MF1VF provides
visible feedback of flasher operation via a red LED in the flasher housing.
Mounting: The
MF1VF is designed for pin-point relaying of IR
commands, so it is typically mounted to the infrared remote sensor window of an
audio/video component using the self-adhesive backing.
Dimensions
| |
Width |
Height |
Depth |
| MSU250 Main System Unit |
5.664" |
2.039" |
0.856" |
| MS220 IR Sensor |
2.047" |
0.685" |
0.466" |
| MF1 MicroFlashers |
0.330" |
0.559" |
0.235" |
