Using the Matrix D-RC Remote
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Delta Series Audio Controllers

Using the Matrix D-RC Remote

Overview
The IR remote controls that are supplied by the manufacturer of each audio source component are used
for programming the Delta Controller. Each keypad has an integrated IR receiver to detect and process
IR commands from the Matrix Remote as if the keypad had been accessed directly. However, the IR
receiver on the keypads will not “pass” IR commands issued by the audio source component remotes. It
is intended to receive the remote IR signals generated by the Matrix remote or by learning-remotes that
have stored the Matrix remote codes.
If you would like to use a universal type “learning” remote instead of the Matrix D-RC, teach the
learning remote all of the Matrix D-RC command buttons. The universal remote then emulates all of the
commands transmitted to the keypad as if it were a Matrix D-RC remote. If you teach the learning
remote (or use) the source component’s original remote commands, it will not work with the keypad IR
receivers in the zone. Essentially, the keypad IR receiver must “think” that the command is coming from
the Matrix D-RC remote. If you have successfully programmed the Delta Controller, teaching a learning
remote the Matrix buttons should be quick and easy.
When aimed at an IR receiving Matrix keypad, the remote will emulate all the same functions that any
Matrix keypad can issue (FIG. 66).
It is important to note that if you want to use any type of “universal learning” remote control device to
operate through the Delta system, you must teach this device the Matrix remote commands (instead of
directly using the source component remote commands).
The Matrix keypad’s IR receiver is calibrated only for the narrow bandwidth of the Matrix remote and
will not work directly with other source component remotes. Any “learning” remote will essentially
emulate Matrix remote commands that (depending on the source selection) have already been
programmed into Delta through the initial device programming process.
FIG. 66 Using the Matrix D-RC Remote