Frequently Asked Questions

IR Extenders and targets

Some of the simpler stuff on IR Extender Kits are answered here.

What is an IR Kit, how do they work?

We often get asked how these work.
A simple scenario would be a home theatre system with all the components in a cupboard for neatness. An IR extender kit could be used to operate a DVD player, Foxtel, Set Top box and PVR whilst the doors are still shut. All that is needed outside the cupboard is an IR Target.

A more complex scenario could involve the same system in the cupboard but being sent to a few different rooms, each with it's own display and target. The IR systems can even cater for setups involving multi rooms and multi sources as well as multi displays.

How it actually works. The target captures the signal from the normal remote and sends the signal via data cable to the powered connecting block. This is then transmitted out to the emitters which are stuck to the front panels of each component.

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What do I need for a complete IR Extender system?

This really depends on your system but most people start with an IR kit and an IR Target of their choice.

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Which IR Target should I choose?

Again this will depend on individual setups. All targets however operate as well as each other and are fully compatible with the IR connecting block.

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What is the maximum distance the target can be placed from the connecting block?

Kordz have developed a specific wiring method using cat5 data cable which will allow up to 50m of cable distance. Instruction on how to use all 8 cores of the cat5 are included with all targets. This maximum distance is the total amount

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Can i still use my equipment directly with a remote?

Yes, the emitters are stuck onto the front panel, using a post-it note style glue which comes off easily. As they are made of a plastic which is virtually invisible to Infra Red they allow the IR signal from the remote to pass through.

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