Arcam AV888, AVR600 manual English Trigger connectors, Infra-red IR connectors, Room

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Trigger connectors

TRIG Z3

Infra-red (IR) connectors

The trigger connectors (Trig Z1, Trig Z2 and Trig Z3) provide an electrical signal whenever the amplifier is switched on and the relevant zone enabled.

Use for remotely turning on and off power amps or source equipment for Zone 3. On = 12V, Off = 0V.

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The infra-red inputs (Z1 IR, Z2 IR and Z3 IR) allow the connection of external IR receivers, either when

Z3 IR

This input is intended for use with an IR receiver in Zone 3 to allow remote control of the unit from a third

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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.

Sockets with the prefix ‘Z2’ or ‘Z3’ refer to connections used in multi-room installation. For more information on these connectors, see page 48.

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the unit’s front panel IR receiver is fully or partially obstructed or to allow the use of a remote control in Zone 2 or Zone 3.

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

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IR OUT

This output is an electrical combination of the Z1 (or front panel) + Z2 + Z3 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

������ �������There are three 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.

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.

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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