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About the IR 501
The Extron IR 501 Small Matrix Infrared (IR) Remote Control is an
optional remote control that works with Extron matrix switchers. The
remote control can duplicate most of the matrix switcher’s front panel
control functions and some of RS-232 control functions. The hand-held
remote operates at a carrier frequency of 38 kHz.
N
Refer to the appropriate matrix switcher manual for definitions of
ties, configurations, presets, and audio breakaway; and for more
detailed descriptions of the switcher’s front panel indications.
Battery Installation
Install two AAA batteries as shown (figure 1).
Figure 1 — Battery installation
IR 501 Buttons
Aim the hand-held unit at the IR detector on the switcher and press the
desired buttons on the remote. The maximum operating range is 30
feet.
See “Sample Operations” for examples of using the IR 501 to perform
various functions.
I/O
buttons
a
Input/Output Selection buttons — The I/O buttons select inputs
and outputs to tie. The switcher’s front panel Input LEDs indicate
the selected input or output.
These buttons also select among presets to save or recall.
b
+10 button — The +10 button is used with the other I/O buttons
to select numbers higher than 9.
c
Enter button — The Enter button
saves changes when you create a
new tie or configuration.
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buttons
d
Input and Output buttons —
The
INPUT
button and
OUTPUT
button
determine whether the I/O buttons
select an input or output(s) when
pushed.
e
Video and Audio buttons —
The Video and Audio buttons select
video or audio inputs and outputs
when creating or viewing a tie or
when muting an output.
N
The default selection is both video
and audio selection. If you want
to configure both video and audio,
you do not need to push the Video
or Audio button.
f
Preset and Save buttons — When
you push the Preset button before
you press an I/O button, the I/O
button selects a preset to save or
recall when it is pushed.
When you push the Save button
before you push the Preset
button, the current configuration
is saved as a preset when you
push an I/O button.
g
Mute buttons — The Mute button blanks the screen and/or
silences the audio.
The Unmute button unmutes all video and audio outputs.
Introduction
IR 501 Small Matrix Remote Control • Battery Installation
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IR 501 Small Matrix Remote Control • Operations
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SMALL MATRIX REMOTE
INPUT/OUTPUT SELECTION
1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8
PRESET SAVE VIDEO AUDIO
MUTE UNMUTE INPUT OUTPUT
9 0 +10 ENTER
IR 501
6
7
1
3
2
5
4
Figure 2 — IR 501 buttons