Trigger connectors

The trigger connectors (Trig Z1 & Trig Z2) provide an electrical signal whenever the amplifier is switched on and the relevant zone enabled.

The trigger signal can be used

to switch on and off compatible

pieces of home entertainment

equipment, for example, you

could set up a trigger to turn on

your television and DVD player

whenever the unit was switched

on.

There are two trigger output

sockets on the unit, each capable of outputting a 12V, 70mA switching signal. The socket

is designed for mono 3.5mm jacks: tip is the trigger output, sleeve is ground.

tip: Trigger output sleeve: Ground

TRIG Z1

Use for remotely turning on and off power amps or source equipment for Zone 1. On = 12V, Off = 0V.

TRIG Z2

Use for remotely turning on and off power amps or source equipment for Zone 2. On = 12V, Off = 0V.

NOTE

Sockets with the prefix ‘Z2’ refer to connections used in multi-room installation. For more information on these connectors, see page 54.

Infra-red (IR) connectors

The infra-red inputs (Z1 IR and Z2 IR) allow the connection of external IR receivers, either when the unit’s front panel IR receiver is fully or partially obstructed or to allow the use of a remote control in Zone 2.

There are two IR inputs on the unit, each designed for stereo or mono 3.5mm jacks. Tip is the modulated signal, sleeve is ground.

tip: Modulated signal

sleeve: Ground

Z1 IR

This input is intended for use with a local IR receiver when the front panel of the unit is blocked.

Connecting an IR receiver to Z1 IR will disable to front panel IR receiver to prevent problems with multiple commands if the front panel IR receiver is only partially obstructed.

Z2 IR

This input is intended for use with an IR receiver in Zone 2 to allow remote control of the unit from a second room.

IR OUT

This output is an electrical

combination of the Z1 (or front

panel) + Z2 infra-red signals

above. It can be used to drive

external IR emitters or can be

connected directly to other

Arcam equipment which have an IR input. This function can be useful as an IR ‘repeater’ so

that someone in any of the zones can control the functions of a CD player in the main zone, for example. Tip is the modulated

electrical IR signal, sleeve is ground.

A supplier of infra-red receivers and emitter accessories and systems is Xantech. See www.xantech.com for more information, or ask your Arcam dealer.

NOTE

The IR inputs on the unit are designed for modulated signals. If the external IR receiver demodulates the IR signal, it will not work. Also the unit does not provide power for external receivers on the IR jack, therefore an external power source will be required.

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AVR500 / AVR600 / AV888 specifications

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