The BlastIR is designed to get your remote control's signal to where it needs to go. Since remote control signals (IR) need "line-of-sight" to work, you will need this extender if the equipment you're trying to control is not in sight.
How This Works
This kit includes an IR receiver, a connecting block (which also serves as a signal repeater), and IR emitters. The IR receiver is a small inconspicuous device that you can mount on your HDTV's bezel or anywhere else in the room where you will want to point your remote. It is small and very easy to hide, but must be in line-of-site to your couch (or wherever you will be sitting when using your remote control). This receiver receives your remote control's commands and sends the signal over 3.5mm mini stereo wire to the connecting block (which you can hide behind your wall).
The connecting block then actively repeats and sends the same signal through all IR emitters connected to the block. Four emitters come with the kit and each emitter features two "eyes". Each eye blasts out the same IR signal, and you can tape them directly to your equipment or simply fix them to a nearby shelf or wall (or even the back of the door of your video closet).
Specifications
Please Note
- This product is NOT compatible with the following models of the AT&T U-verse cable box:
- Cisco Explorer 4642HDC, IPN 4320, IPN 330HD and the Motorola VIP series. As well as regional providers using the Cisco ISB7150. There are other models of the U-verse that are also likely incompatible with the BlastIR.
In-Wall IR Connecting Block
- Provides one IR receiver input and six IR emitter outputs
- Works with practically all brands of Audio/Video IR remote controls
- 12VDC status input jack and LED indicator
- Interface: 3.5mm mini plug (for receiver and emitters);
- Terminal block (for CAT5)
- Dimensions: 82 W x 60 H 27 D mm
- Weight: 110g (.25 lbs.)
Dual Band IR Reciever
- Designed to be surface mounted in multiple applications.
- Works with practically all brands of Audio/Video IR remote controls
- IR receiving: 18' - 30' (remote control dependent)
- Receiving frequencies: 34 - 60 kHz
- Dimension: 45mm x 15mm x 12mm (receiver only)
- Includes adhesive tape for IR mounting
- 6 foot cable
Dual IR Emitters
- Designed to be surface mounted in multiple applications.
- Works with practically all brands of Audio/Video IR remote controls
- Operating Frequency: 38 - 56KHz
- Interface: 3.5mm mini plug
- Cable length: 9 feet
- Includes adhesive tape for IR mounting
Package Contents
- 1 - In-Wall IR Connecting Block
- 4 - Dual IR Emitters
- 1 - Dual Band Surface Mini IR Receiver
- 1 - Power Supply
- 2 - Mounting Screws