Installation Notes, Amplifier or Receiver | Xantech CB18 specification

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When connecting speaker wiring, begin by placing the "L+L-R-R+" labels on each of the terminal plugs as shown in Fig. 3. "L+" stands for Left channel positive, "L-" stands for Left channel negative, "R-" stands for Right channel negative and "R+" stands for Right channel positive.

Fig. 3 illustrates how the CB18 may be used to connect 8 stereo pairs of home run speaker wires between the output of a main amplifier or receiver and the inputs of 8 Xantech 760-00 Match Maker volume controls.

AMPLIFIER OR RECEIVER

Note:

Stereo receivers usually have two sets of speaker terminals, "A" and "B". Be sure to take all speakers connected to both "A" and "B" into consideration when paralleling speakers, so that the amplifier does not see an impedance lower than that specified by the manufacturer.

SPEAKER TERMINALS

L + L - R - R +

CB18 "THE STRIP-IR" CONNECTING BLOCK

L+ L-

R-R+

I N P U T

L+ L– R– R+

VOLUME

SYLMAR,

I N P U T

L+ L– R– R+

SPEAKER 760-00CONTROL

SPEAKER VOLUME 760-00CONTROL

®SYLMAR, CA

SPEAKER VOLUME 760-00CONTROL

®SYLMAR, CA

SPEAKER VOLUME 760-00CONTROL

®SYLMAR, CA

R+ –R –L L+

R+ –R

–L L+

T U P T U O

R+ –R –L L+

SPK

T U P T U O

–

760-00

SPK

ROOM 3

ROOM 5

ROOM 7

–

760-00 MATCH MAKER

Fig. 3

VOLUME CONTROL

ROOM 1

SPK

+ –

I N P U T	I N P U T	I N P U T	I N P U T
L+ L– R– R+	L+ L– R– R+	L+ L– R– R+	L+ L– R– R+

SPEAKER VOLUME CONTROL	SYLMAR, CA	SPEAKER VOLUME CONTROL	SYLMAR, CA	SPEAKER VOLUME CONTROL	SYLMAR, CA	SPEAKER VOLUME CONTROL	SYLMAR, CA
760-00	®	760-00	®	760-00	®	760-00	®

R+ –R –L L+		R+ –R –L L+		R+ –R –L L+		R+ –R– L L+
T U P T U O		T U P T U O		T U P T U O		T U P T U O
L	R	L	R	L	R	L
SPK	SPK	SPK	SPK	SPK	SPK	SPK
+	+	+	+	+	+	+
–	–	–	–	–	–	–

760-00	760-00	760-00	760-00
ROOM 2	ROOM 4	ROOM 6	ROOM 8

INSTALLATION NOTES

•If you have more than 8 stereo pairs of speaker leads or IR signal connections, you may "double-up" on each terminal plug as needed.

•You may also parallel two CB18's "end-to-end" to gain more connections.

•When paralleling speaker pairs, be sure to follow the instructions that come with the 760-00 Match Maker volume controls.

•When paralleling IR receivers, a maximum of 12 is recommended. More than this may result in unreliable operation due to the buildup of IR noise.

•The Smart Pad™keypads may be paralleled in larger numbers. They are not subject to IR noise limitation.

•The CB18 may be mounted to a flat surface using the 2 keyholes in the bottom tray & the screws provided. Or you can use the two pieces of double-sided adhesive tape, also included.

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CB18

CB18 specifications

The Xantech CB18 is a high-performance infrared (IR) connecting block designed for use in custom home theater and audio/video systems. This versatile device acts as a central hub for IR control, allowing users to manage multiple A/V components from a single remote control. The CB18 is particularly valued for its robust functionality, ease of use, and impressive range of features.

One of the standout characteristics of the Xantech CB18 is its ability to support multiple inputs and outputs. With the capacity to handle up to six IR inputs, the device can accommodate various remote controls for different devices, creating a seamless and integrated user experience. In addition, the CB18 offers four IR output connections, ensuring that commands are correctly transmitted to the desired components, whether they are located in a media cabinet, an entertainment room, or another part of the home.

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