Altinex MAX Series manual IR-CONTROL Mode, Wired Infra-red Receiver, MAX Switcher, Please note

MATRIX SWITCHERS

7.6 IR-CONTROL MODE

Wired Infra-red Receiver

Step 1. Make sure that the MAX Switcher is in the OFF position.

Step 2. Plug the 4-position terminal plug located at the end of the cable into RS-232 Port 1 located on the top-right corner on the backside of the switcher.

Note: Inserting the 4-positon Terminal connector on RS-232 port 2 will damage the receiver.

Step 3. Please put the receiver within a range of the transmitter and within 30° angle for optimum operation.

MAX Switcher

To enable the IR mode on the MAX Switcher, press and hold the IR Control key (INPUT 8) on the Front Panel while turning on the power of the unit. The IR mode is now active. The IR mode remains enabled on the MAX Switcher until the unit is reset.

Please note:

1.When IR mode is enabled on the MAX Switcher, neither of the two RS-232 ports is available for manual control of the switcher.

2.When IR-Control is enabled for the first time, the first command sent through the key will not work since it is used to initialize the system. However, the MAX Switcher will execute all subsequent commands.

3.At certain times, when using commands INPUT 2>OUTPUT 2, the switcher may switch the RS-232 function to port 2 disabling IR control. Pressing INPUT 1>OUTPUT 1 will not enable port 1 for IR control again.

4.To cancel the IR control mode on the MAX Switcher, please reset the unit by pressing the RESET key for two seconds. The RESET key is located in the Projector/Switcher Control section of the front panel.

5.Please note that once the IR-mode is canceled, both remote controls through the RS-232 ports are available in addition to the manual control through the front panel. To enable the IR-mode again, follow the procedure mentioned above.

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