Xantech 284D User Manual

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DESCRIPTION 
The 284D Designer Emitter each contain a tiny infrared LED housed in a 
miniature, designer styled, black appearing, injection molded plastic shell. 
They emit IR (infrared) control signals sent to them by IR receivers or other 
Xantech controllers. The 284Ds can be installed directly on the IR sensor 
window of the controlled devices or other suitable location.  

 

 
 
INSTALLATION 
 
ATTACHING THE EMITTERS TO IR SENSOR WINDOWS 
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Each emitter has a clear adhesive layer on the bottom flat surface of 
the shell.  

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Simply peel off the adhesive cover and affix the emitter to the center 
of the IR sensor window on the controlled component’s front panel.  

 

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In some cases it may be difficult to find the location of the IR sensor 
on the component. Consult the owner’s manual of the unit, or the 
manufacturer, for the exact IR sensor window location. 

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Double-sided adhesive tape is included. If you move the emitter to a 
different component, use this tape to replace the current adhesive 
layer for the best adhesion.  

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The shell, though dark in appearance, is transparent to infrared light, 
allowing commands from a handheld remote control to pass through 
it. This permits direct control of the equipment from a handheld 
remote as well as from the 284D. 

 
BLACK (IR OPAQUE) EMITTER SHIELD 
• An 

optional shield, available from Xantech as model 28DES, fits over 

the emitter head and the sensor window of the controlled component. 
It prevents unwanted external IR signals from passing through or 
leaking past it.  

 

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Use the 28DES when you want the equipment to respond only to the 
284D, such as in zone controlled systems. 

 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ATTACHING THE EMITTERS TO OTHER LOCATIONS 
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The high output from the curved top side of the emitter permits control 
from as much as 3 feet away when on the axis of the IR sensor 
window of the component. 

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This allows placement on surfaces just below, above or in front of the 
controlled components for a more pleasing aesthetic appearance. 

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Choose a location on a cabinet shelf, door, etc., as shown in Figs. 3b, 
c and d. Be sure the edge of the component does not block the IR 
signal (Figs. 3c and d). 

 

CAUTION: Cabinet door locations (Fig. 3b) will usually result in interruption 
of the IR control signals to the components when the door is open.  
 
 
CONNECTING THE EMITTERS 
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Simply insert the mono mini plug of the 284D emitter into the 
“EMITTERS” or “OUT” jacks on any of the Xantech Connecting 
Blocks or Controllers. 

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CAUTION: DO NOT plug emitters into the IN/OUT or HIGH OUT 
jacks on the 790-00 and 791-44 Connecting Blocks. To do so will 
destroy the emitters! 

 
Limited Warranty 
Xantech® warrants its products to be free of defects in materials or 
workmanship. This is a Limited Lifetime warranty from the date of purchase 
by the original consumer. Any products returned to Xantech and found to 
be defective by Xantech within the warranty period will be repaired or 
replaced, at Xantech’s option, at no charge. Xantech will not be 
responsible for the actual cost of installation or removal of the product, nor 
for any incidental or consequential damages. Some states do not allow the 
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the 
above limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific 
legal rights. You may have additional legal rights that vary from state to 
state. 

Xantech Corporation 

13100 Telfair Ave. 2F, Sylmar CA 91342 | Xantech.com 

Installation Instructions, 284D © 2008 Xantech Corporation 

Document # 08905168A 

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