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Product overview The KERC is a sophisticated IR Control Distribution device, designed primarily for use with UK SKY® satellite decoders. It is particularly suited to installations of multiple SKY® receivers as it is able to overcome the problem of receivers of the same type all responding to the same IR code. The KERC is able to decode the different modes of SKY® IR control signals and route them to specific receiver outputs as required. It achieves this by making use of a facility already built-in to the remote control. The supplied remote control for each SKY® receiver can be set to one of three different receiver types (standard, SKY+® & SKYHD®) and also to one of four different modes, (0,1,2 & 3) giving a total of 12 possible types of IR code. The KERC is able to distinguish between these different types and route the IR signal accordingly. Setup The procedure is: 1) Set the remote controls to the required mode and type. 2) Label the remotes and the receivers. 3) Connect the Receivers to the KERC and set the dip switches to the required mode. 4) Connect and position IR emitters (if required) for other non-SKY® Equipment 5) Connect Sky Eye(s) and / or IR Receiver and place IR Receiver in a good location 6) Use and enjoy These steps are explained in more detail below. Set the remote controls to the required receiver type and mode It is strongly recommended to set the receiver type to something other than the actual box you wish to control, say for SKYHD® set the receiver type to SKY+® This ensures that there is no chance of direct IR signals affecting the control. Set Receiver type first and then Mode! To change the receiver type on your remote: If it is a Standard or SKY+® remote 1) press the TV button (the red LED should flash once) 2) press the SELECT and YELLOW buttons at the same time until the red LED on the remote flashes twice 3) to set it to Standard receiver type press the “0” button (the red LED should flash once) to set it to SKY+® receiver type press the “1” button (the red LED should flash once) 4) press the SELECT button (the red LED should flash twice) 5) press the SKY button to exit back to normal operation If it is a SKYHD® remote 1) press the TV button (the red LED should flash once) 2) press the SELECT and i buttons at the same time until the red LED on the remote flashes twice 3) to set it to Standard receiver type press the “0” button (the red LED should flash once) to set it to SKY+® receiver type press the “1” button (the red LED should flash once) to set it to SKYHD® receiver type press the “2” button (the red LED should flash once) 4) press the SELECT button (the red LED should flash twice) 5) press the SKY button to exit back to normal operation To change the mode on your remote: 1) press the TV button 2) press and hold the SELECT and BLUE buttons until the red LED on the remote flashes twice 3) press the “1” button (for mode 1, or press "2" for mode 2 etc). The red LED should flash once. 4) press the SELECT button and the red LED should flash twice. 5) press the SKY® button to exit back to normal operation. Label the remote controls and the receivers This step is not strictly necessary but is highly recommended to save confusion later on! Supplied with the KERC you will have received two of each type of sticker showing 0,1,2 & 3. Label the back of each remote control, 0 for the one set to mode 0, 1 for the one set to mode 1 and so on. Also label the receivers connected to RF2 outputs in the same order. When everything is complete, please test to make sure that the remotes will no longer operate the receivers directly. They should now only operate the receiver when routed through the KERC. Connect the Receivers to the KERC and set the dip switches to the required mode. Connect the RF2 Output sockets on the KERC to the RF2 socket on each receiver. Set the DIP switch to match the type of receiver you are connecting it to. For example if the receiver connected to RF2 Output 1 is a SKY®+HD then set the Output 1 Mode switch to PlusHD. This receiver will be controlled by the remote that you have set to Mode 1 (as above) You are now ready to test each remote to make sure it only operates the correct receiver.
O N 1
2
PLUS HD
Instructions for enabling RF2: To enable the RF2 on a SKY® box, on your remote press SERVICES, then press 0, 0, 1, then press SELECT (please note nothing will change on screen until you have pressed select). This should take you to the installer screen with more options and settings. Go across to RF outlets, and change the RF power outlet to ON. You must then press GREEN to save the settings you've changed.
CURRENT LIMIT
Power LED
POWER
IR detected on Eye input
EYE ACTIVITY
IR detected on jack input
IR ACTIVITY
IR identified as Sky®
EYE ROUTING COMMANDER
Illuminates if too much current is being drawn
SAT CODE DETECT
OUTPUT 0 MODE DIP switches for setting the type of receiver connected to the RF2 Outputs
EYE INPUT
RF2 OUTPUT ACTIVITY
Connect to the Eye(s) that will receive the IR commands
LEDS flash to confirm IR activity
RF2 OUTPUT 0
Connect to the Receiver to be controlled by remote mode 0
RF2 OUTPUT 1
Connect to the Receiver to be controlled by remote mode 1
RF2 OUTPUT 2
Connect to the Receiver to be controlled by remote mode 2
RF2 OUTPUT 3
Connect to the Receiver to be controlled by remote mode 3
OUTPUT 1 MODE OUTPUT 2 MODE
OUTPUT MODE SELECT
OUTPUT 3 MODE O N 1
2
DISABLED
Input jack for IR receiver or wand output from other IR repeater system
O N 1
2
PLUS
IR INPUT O N 1
2
STANDARD
O N 1
2
IR OUTPUT
PLUS HD
IR OUTPUT DC power input 12v 100mA or greater
Jack outputs to drive IR Emitters. Normally only nonSky code will be output from these unless altered on the PCB (see below)
DC INPUT 12v IR OUTPUT
PCB jumpers These should not normally need to be adjusted. Enable Power This PCB jumper allows you enable (factory default) or disable the power that is supplied to the Eye connected to the “Eye input” socket.
(default) Please see the troubleshooting section regarding the “Current Limit” LED to determine of this link needs to be removed.
IR Jack Output This PCB jumper allows you to change the type of IR signal that is emitted from the jack outputs. When in “Non Sat” (factory default) then only IR which is NOT detected as SKY® code will be emitted via the IR jack outputs. (default)
If Changed to “All” then ALL code including SKY® will be emitted via the IR jack outputs.
Troubleshooting Remote operation Please check that the remotes, once set to receiver type and mode, will no longer operate the receiver directly. If they do then try another receiver type or mode. If they are able to operate the receiver directly there is a chance of conflicting IR signals that will give unreliable operation. Routing Check also that the mode you have set the remote to comes out of the desired numbered Eye output. You can check this visually by operating the remote and watching the bank of LEDS next to the RF2 Outputs. Some of the very early Sky remotes (blue) have a different mode order to the later Sky+ and SkyHD systems and may need adjusting to a different mode number to match the output as desired. Positioning of IR Receiver Take care when positioning the receiver. The receiver should be placed outside of you cabinet, ensuring that you have a clear line of sight to it from wherever you would normally operate your system. IR signals can be affected by interference from LCD panels, fluorescent lights and direct sunlight. Any interference will be noticeable because the IR distribution amp light will be flickering. Current Limit LED If this LED is illuminated it indicates that too much current is being drawn. There are two likely causes: 1) a short circuit in one of the cables connected to the Eye input. Try removing each cable in turn to see if the LED goes out and check the connections accordingly. 2) If the Eye input socket is connected to multiple Eyes, the KERC may not be able to supply enough power. If you have checked for short circuits and the LED remains illuminated then remove the jumper from this socket and provide power to the Eyes via a suitable RF distribution amplifier. Box contents 1 x KERC, 1 x KT5 power supply, 1 x IRUW Universal Wand, 1 x IRSR Standard receiver
Useful product codes Code
Description
IRUW
Universal IR emitter wand
IRLPW
Low power IR emitter wand
IRHPW
High power IR emitter wand
IRSFW
Side firing IR emitter wand
IRDW
A single jack drives two IR emitter wands that affix directly to the fascia and give a visible confirmation flash as the IR signal is emitted
IRBW
A single IR emitter that affixes directly to the fascia and give a visible confirmation flash as the IR signal is emitted
IRSR
Standard receiver for most domestic equipment (40KHz)
IRWBR
Wideband IR receiver for equipment up to 100KHz
IRSP
Flush mounted single gang wall plate containing a standard IR receiver
IRSPW
Flush mounted single gang wall plate containing a wideband IR receiver
IRPMR
IR Panel Mount receiver (36-40KHz) black finish
IRPMRW
IR Panel Mount receiver (36-40KHz) white finish
IRC4A
Input expansion module allows for up to four additional IR receivers to be connected via CAT5 cable
KLDE6M
Wand IR lead To feed the wand output from other IR extender equipment directly to the IR input jack. 2.0m
KLDE10M
Couples other 2.5mm IR extender outputs directly to the IRCM input (2.5mm jack to 3.5mm jack)
KT5
Mains power adaptor 220-240V to 12V 500mA DC
KT5W
Mains power adaptor 110-240V (worldwide interchangeable plugs) to 12V 800mA DC
KA144
F plug to TV coaxial socket adaptor
KA144F
F plug to TV coaxial plug adaptor
KBL7
TV aerial coaxial cable (per metre)
KLB10
TV100 coaxial satellite cable (per metre)
Keene Electronics Ltd Old Hall Mill, Old Hall Mills Business Park Little Eaton Derbyshire DE21 5EJ Telephone 01332 830550 Fax 01332 830551 http://www.keene-electronics.co.uk http://www.syncblaster.com
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