MuxLab 500990 - Infrared (IR) Transmitter
The MuxLab 500990 is a high-performance infrared (IR) transmitter designed to provide reliable and precise remote control of audio and video sources. This compact and efficient device is the professional solution for integrating and extending remote control of your equipment within an audiovisual installation. It works in conjunction with MuxLab's range of AV-over-IP extenders to transmit IR control commands from your display or control point to the original source, such as a Blu-ray player, satellite receiver, or any other infrared-controlled device.
With its discreet design and 1.6-meter cable, installation is simple and versatile, allowing you to place the transmitter directly on the IR sensor of the device being controlled. Its broad compatibility with various IR encoding formats ensures seamless integration with a wide range of brands and devices on the market. It is the essential component for systems seeking to centralize the control of equipment located in different rooms or racks.
Main Features
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Extended Remote Control: Allows transmission of infrared (IR) control signals over an IP network when used with compatible extenders, enabling control of AV sources from the display location.
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Wide Signal Compatibility: Supports a carrier frequency range of 38 to 56 kHz, ensuring compatibility with most standard remote controls.
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Multi-Format Support: It is compatible with major IR data encoding formats, including NEC, RC5, RC6, Grounding, RCA, Zenith and 12-bit Sony, ensuring versatile integration.
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Simple Connectivity: Equipped with a standard 3.5 mm connector (mini-jack) for a quick and secure connection to MuxLab transmitters.
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Compact and Discreet Design: Its small dimensions and light weight facilitate a clean and almost invisible installation, attaching it directly to the sensor of the device to be controlled.
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Effective Range: Provides an emission distance of up to 5 meters, offering flexibility in the placement of the equipment.
Product Benefits
The MuxLab 500990 transmitter is an indispensable tool for systems integrators and audiovisual professionals. It simplifies equipment management in complex installations, such as home theater systems, conference rooms, digital classrooms, or video distribution in retail spaces. By eliminating the need for a direct line of sight between the remote control and the device, it offers complete freedom in equipment placement, allowing it to be concealed in cabinets, racks, or even other rooms, maintaining a clean and organized aesthetic.
Use Cases
This IR emitter is ideal for a variety of professional and residential applications. It is commonly used in installations where source equipment (media players, set-top boxes, consoles) is centralized in an equipment rack and the video signal is distributed to multiple displays. It allows users to control these devices from each display as if they were in the same room. It is also perfect for digital signage systems, sports bars, and control centers where multiple video sources need to be managed remotely and efficiently.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need any other devices for the MuxLab 500990 to work?
Yes, the 500990 is a transmitter that connects to a transmitter (TX) of a compatible MuxLab extender system, such as models 500752, 500753, 500754, 500758, and 500759. You will also need an IR sensor (such as the MuxLab 500991) connected to the receiver (RX) on the display side.
How is the transmitter installed?
The transmitter has an adhesive that allows it to be attached directly to the infrared receiver of the device you wish to control (for example, the TV decoder).
Is it compatible with any brand of TV or player?
Thanks to its broad support for different IR encoding formats and a frequency range of 38 to 56 kHz, it is compatible with the vast majority of devices on the market that use a standard infrared remote control.
Project description
MuxLab Model 500990 Infrared (IR) Transmitter. Device for controlling AV sources. Dimensions: 16 x 20 x 8 mm; Weight: 28 g. Operates at a wavelength of 940 nm with a transmission distance of 5 m. Frequency range: 38 to 56 kHz. Connection via 3.5 mm connector. Cable length: 1.6 meters. Compatible with NEC, RC5, RC6, Grounding, RCA, Zenith, and Sony 12-bit IR data formats. Designed for use with compatible MuxLab AV-over-IP extenders.
