Connecting an external control device

REMOTE CONTROL jacks

If this unit is installed in a location that is out of range of the signal from the remote control unit, you can still operate the unit and the devices connected to it by using a commercially available IR receiver. You can also use it to remotely control ZONE2, ZONE3 (another room).

Infrared Infrared

retransmitter sensor

Device equipped with a

REMOTE CONTROL IN jack

AUX

Input

Output

 

OUT

 

 

RS-232C connector

When you connect an external control device, you can control this unit

with the external control device.

External serial controller

TRIGGER OUT jacks

When a device with TRIGGER IN jack is connected, the connected device’s power on/standby can be controlled through linked operation to this unit.

The TRIGGER OUT jack outputs a maximum 12 V/150 mA electrical signal.

12 V/150 mA trigger-compatible device

in Set as Necessary

Set to change the conditions for linked operation via the TRIGGER OUT 1 or 2 jack.

“Trigger Out 1” or “Trigger Out 2” (vpage 105)

version Simple

version Basic

version Advanced

Perform the operation below beforehand. q Turn on the power of this unit.

w Turn off the power of this unit from the external controller. e Check that the unit is in the standby mode.

NOTE

•Use the monaural mini-plug cable for connecting TRIGGER OUT jacks. Do not use the stereo mini-plug cable.

•If the permissible trigger input level for the connected device is larger than 12V/150mA, or has shorted, the TRIGGER OUT jack cannot be used. In this case, turn off the power to the unit, and disconnect it.

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