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DS00429ACN_PAR4.qxp S I M 3/30/05 P L I F I 3:06 PM E D I N Page 1 F R A R E D R O U T E R PAR4 Simplified Infrared Router TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 1 Features and Benefits 2 PAR4 Parts Guide 4 Installation Considerations 5 Operation 7 Specifications 9 Introduction An infrared router enables you to control identical audio/video components independently of each other. This allows you to incorporate multiple CD changers, DSS receivers, televisions, etc.
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DS00429ACN_PAR4.qxp S I M 3/30/05 P L I F I 3:06 PM E D Niles IR Flasher I N Page 3 F R A R E D R O U T E R Niles IR Flasher 12VDC power supply (supplied) plugged into an unswitched AC outlet powers the system MSU250 PAR4 Figure 1 Diagram of PAR4 connecting to the flasher output of a MSU250 with flasher outputs controlling devices.
DS00429ACN_PAR4.qxp S I 3/30/05 M P L I F 3:06 PM I E I D N Page 4 F R A R E D R O U T E R PAR4 Parts Guide 2 1 3 4 1. 12V DC Jack – Provides 12 volt DC power to PAR4 via a regulated power supply 3. Cascade Output – 3.5mm jack provides for connection of second PAR4 2. IR Route (Flasher) Outputs – 3.5mm jacks provide output for single low-level flashers 4. IR Input – 3.
DS00429ACN_PAR4.qxp S I M 3/30/05 P L I F 3:06 PM I E D I N Page 5 F R A R E D R O U T E R Installation Considerations Placement of the PAR4 Place the PAR4 conveniently close to the main system unit it will connect to. Generally, the PAR4 is placed in a concealed location because its indicator lights are only used during installation. Placement possibilities include: 1. Table-top (on the floor or shelf behind the equipment) (Figure 2). 2.
DS00429ACN_PAR4.qxp S I 3/30/05 M P L I F 3:06 PM I E D I N Page 6 F R A R E D R O U T E R Installation Considerations (continued) Before you begin, make sure that the flasher cables and the 12VDC power supply cable will all reach the proposed location of the PAR4. Mark the cables with labels describing where the cable originates (i.e. TV1) rather than which terminal on the PAR4 it should connect. STEP DESCRIPTION 1. Connect and test the power supply.
DS00429ACN_PAR4.qxp S I M 3/30/05 P L I F I 3:06 PM E D I F R A R E D R O U T E R BE SURE TO OBSERVE PROPER POLARITY WHEN EXTENDING THE FLASHER WIRE. IMPORTANT Make all final connections to the router before connecting the power supply. This will avoid potential damage to components. N Page 7 The wire lead marked with a gray stripe is positive (+); the unmarked lead is negative (-).
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DS00429ACN_PAR4.qxp S I M 3/30/05 P L I F I 3:06 PM E D I N Page 9 F R A R E D R O U T E R Using Two PAR4 Routers You may daisy chain two PAR4 IR routers together to provide routing for up to eight identical devices. This is accomplished by connecting two PAR4 routers together using a mono 3.5mm cable (not supplied). See figure 6. On PAR4 “B” the 3.5mm cable is plugged into the “IR cascade out” jack. On PAR4 “A” the 3.5mm cable is plugged into the jack labeled “IR input”.
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