Xantech 172-78 user manual

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IR Receivers
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
172-78
®
XTRA LINK 2
REMOTE CONTROL EXTENSION SYSTEM
The Xtra Link 2 system provides full remote control operation of a satellite receiver, cable box or VCR from
a second room by sharing the coaxial cable connecting your video equipment to this second room’s TV.
The 172-78 Xtra Link consists of the following supplied parts:
1. One 291-10 Infrared Receiver. It is placed at the
remote room location to receive IR signals from the
291-00 IR Receiver
Front View

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When using more than one Xtra Link for more rooms, be sure the RF splitters you use are DC passing types, such as Xantech part number 04027500 (2-way). Refer to Fig. 3. INSTALLING THE 291-00 IR RECEIVER Insert the cable mini plug attached to the 291-00 into the jack marked "IR RECEIVER" on the INJ77 Injector. Refer to Fig. 2. Plug the 781C-78 Power Supply cord into the jack marked "+12 V" on the INJ77 Injector. Plug the 781C- 78 into a 220 VAC unswitched outlet after you have made all othe

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IR Receivers INSTALLING THE XTRA LINK 284M DUAL IR EMITTER Plug the 284M Dual IR Emitter into the jack marked "EMITTER" on the CPL77 Coupler in the Main Room. The 284-10 emitters should be installed directly to the infrared sensor "window" on the front panel of the satellite receiver, VCR, cable box, etc. Simply remove the paper backing exposing the adhesive surface of each emitter and apply them to the center of the sensor window. NOTE: Although the 284M appears dark to the eye, it is transpa

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HOW TO AVOID PROBLEMS In rare cases, the 291-00 IR Receiver may have to be moved to a different location if the unit is picking up interference. This interference may, in severe cases, prevent the system from working. Common examples of interference are: • RF radiation from the TV set on which the 291-00 IR Receiver may have been placed. • Direct or reflected sunlight. • Fluorescent, Compact Fluorescent, Neon, Neon Art, Halogen lights or light dimmers. • Infrared security systems. You can confir