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GC-CGX iTach Question

Jeff Kocur

February 09, 2011 11:18

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Is there a reason that the GC-CGX IR Converter Cable cannot be used with  iTach IP2IR and Xantech? The product description and instruction manual for GC-CGX specifically indicate GC100.

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  Josh Sherman February 09, 2011 17:45

  There is actually no reason why a GC-CGX cable cannot be used with an iTach IR output. The GC-CGX cable has been tested, and will accurately convert signals up to 200 KHz. These are used to convert to a Xantech type environment, and will allow for direct connection to any hardware using a Xantech type signal (i.e. Denon). Thank you for pointing out that this has not been documented correctly. This will be changed to accurately explain functionality.

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  Jonathan Parker June 04, 2013 12:53

  Hi,

  I can see from an online document about the GC-CGX that it is also compatible with Niles products; therefore, is the GC-CGX the correct way that I should control a Niles ZR-4 (using its 3.5mm global IR input) via one of the 3.5mm IR outputs on an iTach IP2IR?

  Thank you.

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  Gurjit Dhesi June 12, 2013 22:00

  I would like to add that I have not found it possible to control my Xantech PA1235 multizone amp using an iTach Flex connected via a GC-CGX. I am swaying towards the opinion that these devices might be incompatible, or else that my GC-CGX is faulty (unlikely). Alternatively the IR codes provided by iRule could be ALL incorrect, but I doubt that too. Anyone who can help resolve my issues or make some useful suggestions would be a friend for life!
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  Keith August 02, 2013 01:56

  I'm about to try the same thing - iTach Flex to PA1235. Hopefully it works - if it does, I'll report back with my findings. 

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  Keith August 03, 2013 04:33

  I had my client install today and...no go. GC-CGX shows no output when connected to the Flex output, even with the Flex set to IR Blaster (I tested with both standard and blaster). 

  I know the Flex is sending output as, if I connect a standard IR emitter to it, it blinks when the command is sent. I also tested with a digital multimeter - sending a command registers a periodic 270mV output but, if I connect the GC-CGX, I get nothing. 

  I already sent a support request - hopefully this can get resolved somehow or I'm overlooking something...