Channel Vision IR-1200 Instruction manual
Channel Vision IR-1200 is a simple IR hub perfect for small IR systems that only require a single IR receiver and emitter. This device can be used to extend the range of your remote control by placing the IR receiver near your remote control and the IR emitter near your device. This allows you to control your device from anywhere in the room, even if there are obstacles in the way. The IR-1200 is also compatible with most major brands of IR devices, so you can be sure that it will work with your equipment.
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Expansion
Pw r
IR
Receiver
Zone
Model
P-1205
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Emitters
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250 mA
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CHANNEL VISION
Limited Warranty
Channel Vision Technology will repair or replace any defect in material or workmanship which occurs during normal use of this product with new or rebuilt parts, free of charge in the USA, for two years from the date of original purchase.
This is a no hassle warranty with no mail in warranty card needed. This warranty does not cover damages in shipment, failures caused by other products not supplied by Channel Vision Technology, or failures due to accident, misuse, abuse, or alteration of the equipment. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser, and a purchase receipt, invoice, or other proof of original purchase date will be required before warranty repairs are provided.
Mail in service can be obtained during the warranty period by calling (800) 840-
0288 toll free. A Return Authorization number must be obtained in advance and can be marked on the outside of the shipping carton.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights
(which vary from state to state). If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period, please contact Channel Vision Technology, your dealer or any factory-authorized service center.
500-127
How IR repeating works IR receiver wire pinout
Expansion
Pw r al
Glob
Zon e
IR
Receiver
Model
P-1205
C
HANNEL
V ISION
TM
The IR receiver is wired to the IR hub which routes the signal to IR emitters
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Point an
IR remote control at the IR receiver
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1
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3
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8
9
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CD
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Channe AB-500
And the emitter CD player repeats the IR signal in the other room.
Be sure the emitter is attached directly over the component’s IR receiver.
To locate the IR receiver, shine a flashlight into the unit and look for the sensor.
IR Receiver Specifications: (typical)
Power Supply Voltage:
IR Frequency range supported:
*Max. wire distance from IR hub:
8 - 12 VDC
30 kHz - 60 kHz
200 ft. (24 AWG)
IR pickup range: 40 ft. @ 38kHz, 25 ft. @ 56kHz
Specifications subject to change without notice.
*To extend wire, simply cut and splice in a longer 3-conductor wire (CAT5 will work). Be sure to follow the wiring configuration above.
End view ribbon cable
+V
(white dash or brown wire)
Typical IR receiver connections (ref only)
Sig
Gnd
+V
Tip
Collar
Ring
+V (Ring)
Ground (Collar)
Signal (Tip)
G-IRBW J-IRBA
, &
J-IRBI
Jack inserts to fit
Channel Vision wall plates.
Application
IR Receiver
IR Emitter
Audio
Wiring for specific applications
Ring Collar
+ Voltage
N.C.
Ground
Ground
Ground
Right Sig.
Note: N.C = No Connection.
Tip
IR Signal
IR Signal
Left Sig.
IR-2301 Table top IR receiver
Simple, plug and play
IR receiver
Plasma-proof IR-Receivers
All Channel Vision IR receivers are plasma-proof and work with IR signals from 30kHz to 60kHz.
IR-2105 Stick-type IR receiver
(with adjustable field of view)
IR-2400 2-piece mini IR receiver
2-piece design. Very small IR sensor is all you see.
0.35”
0.65”
34” Quick connect cable included
Swivel shade rotates to point toward a specific area of the room for added rejection of optical interference.
IR-2202 Tube-type IR receiver
(with adjustable field of view)
PC board slides in and out for easy adjustment.
20
Tube diameter is 0.5”
Quick connect cable included
100
IR-Hubs and accessories
P-1205
Amplified IR-Hub
IR-1200
Simple IR-Hub
IR-emitters
IR-3003 Expandable IR Emitter
Connect several IR emitters to a single emitter output port.
Expan sion
IR
Receiver
Pwr
Global Zone
Model
P-1205
C
V ISION
IR
Receiver
Global
+12DC
250mA
Zone
Receiver
IR-3002 Dual Head IR Emitter
Control two devices with a single emitter output port.
C-1201
IR-Receiver Termination Module
G-IRBW
Wall Plate Insert Connector
C HANNEL V ISION
TM
Central C-1201
IR-on-coax
Create an IR system using your existing coax cable.
C H A N N E L V I S I O N T M
IR-4100
IR coax adaptor
IR receiver
IR-4100
IR Coax Adaptor
C H A N N E L V I S I O N T M
IR-4000
IR Coax Engine
IR-4000
IR coax engine
IR emitter Pwr
Power as many 8 IR receivers with one IR-4000.
Simple system
The IR-1200 Simple IR hub is perfect for small IR systems that only require a single IR receiver and emitter.
IR receiver
(IR-2105 shown for reference only)
Connecting multiple receivers to a single hub
IR systems may include several different styles of IR receivers depending on the specific application in each room. The C-1201 joins all the signals from the IR receivers and outputs the to the P-1205.
IR-2400 IR-2301
IR-2301
Basic IR-on-coax Setup
A basic IR system, like the one shown below, is often used when an audio/video signal is distributed to a remote TV location using an RF modulator. The IR-4100 is located near the TV, providing a connection for an IR receiver, and the IR-4000 is located near the audio/video source, providing an IR emitter output.
Joining your Modulator with CATV
C H A N N E L V I S I O N T M
IR-4100
IR coax adaptor
IR receiver
IR-1200
Receiver
Zoned IR system
Only 1 power supply is needed.
IR emitter
(IR-3003 shown for reference only)
Expansion
IR
Receiver
Pwr
Global Zone
Model
P-1205
HANNEL
V ISION
Expansion
IR
Receiver
Pwr
Global Zone
Model
P-1205
HANNEL
ISION
IR
Receiver
Em itters
Global
+12DC
Zone
IR
Receiver
Em itters
Global
+12DC
Zone
12 VDC
Power supply
Zone B
(Bedroom 2)
Global device
Receiver
Sat radio
DVD player
Zone B devices
IR1 IR2 IR3 IR4 IR5 IR6 IR7 IR8
+ S + S + S + S + S + S + S + S -
C
IR BUS
Central
TM
+ S + -
POWER
C-1201
Connect up to
8 IR receivers
Wiring Key
Signal
Ground
+V
Only 1 power supply is needed.
Expansion
IR iv
Pwr
Global Zone
Model
P-1205
HANNEL
V ISION
IR
Receiver
Emitters
Global
+12DC
Zone
7
Pow er
4
1
Rew
<<
Learn
Tx
Batt
Play
Stop
FF>>
Paus
2
3
5
8
9
6
Ch
0
Vol
-/--
Sele ct
Tune
VCR
DVD
CD
Chan
Vision
TM
TV
Sat
Off
Lea rn
Error
All O
CD player
Receiver
IR-2202
IR-2105
Zone A
(Bedroom 1)
The diagram shown here, will create 2 IR zones that will allow for independent control of identical devices from the same manufacturer. The ‘Zone’ IR emitters will only respond to signals from the IR receiver that is in the same zone. The ‘Global’ IR emitters will respond to signals from any IR receiver in the system.
Sat radio
DVD player
Zone A devices
C
H A N N E L
V
I S I O N T M
IR-4000
IR coax engine
IR emitter Pwr
C H A N N E L V I S I O N T M
IR-4100
IR coax adaptor
IR receiver
C
IN /out
H A N N E L
V
I S I O N T M
Part No. HS-2
OUT /in
DC Block
C H A N N E L V I S I O N T M
IR-4100
IR coax adaptor
IR receiver
OUT /in OUT /in
C H A N N E L V I S I O N T M
4
Part No. HS-4
-WAY SPLITTER/COMBINER
5MHz-1GHz All Port DC passing
OUT /in IN /out OUT /in
HS-4
DC Passing splitter
DC Block and
75 ohm terminator
C H A N N E L V I S I O N T M
IR-4000
IR coax engine
IR emitter Pwr Only 1 power supply is needed.
DC Block
DVD player CHANNEL VISION
T M
A B
E Series
General Troubleshooting for IR Systems
If your IR system is not working:
1. Try using your remote control directly on the source component (without using
IR repeating). Make sure there’s not a simple problem such as week batteries in the remote control.
2. Try controlling a different device to see if the problem only occurs when attempting to control a specific device. There are some devices that use unusual IR frequencies that these IR receivers cannot detect.
3. Make sure you have positioned the IR emitter over the IR sensor on your equipment. It may be difficult to locate; you may find it helpful to have another person use the remote through one of the IR receivers while you slowly move the IR emitter across the face of the component, when you are directly over the IR sensor, your equipment should respond to the IR signals from the emitter. Use the provided double stick tape to attach the emitter to your equipment at that location.
4. Sometimes signals from the IR emitter can be too strong for the sensor in your component. If you suspect this, hold the emitter a few inches away from your component and see if it responds. If it does, you can place an extra piece of foam tape (which is provided for attaching the emitter) directly over the emitters LED. This will attenuate the signal and solve the problem.
DVD player
CHANNEL VISION
T M
A B
In from CATV service
Troubleshooting Coax IR systems
If your coax IR system is not working, check to see if the
IR engine is feeding approximately 12 Volts DC onto the coax between the shield and center pin. (Any voltage between 8-12VDC is
OK). If there is no voltage between the center pin and shield, check the connectors on each end of the coax.
C H A N N E L V
IR-4000
IR coax engine
IR emitter Pwr
E Series
VDC
If you are trouble shooting a whole-house IR system and you measure approximately 8-12 Volts DC on the output of the IR engine, but 0 Volts DC on the output of your RF splitter, check the following items:
1. Make sure you are using a DC passing splitter. Traditional splitters will short out DC voltage traveling on the coax and prevent your IR system from working.
2. Make sure that there are DC blocks (model 3109) on any output from the
RF splitter that will not be connected to an IR-4100. If outputs from the splitter are connected directly to TV sets without going through a IR-
4100 or DC block, the system voltage will be shorted out by the input of the TV set.
3. Double check the fittings at the end of your coax cables. If a little bit of shielding is touching the center pin, the voltage will be shorted out and the system will not work.
Don’t worry. The IR-4000 engine has a current limiting circuit. If the engine is shorted (due to a bad connection or a non-DC passing splitter) nothing will be harmed.

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