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
The
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
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.
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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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