(SECTION SEVEN: Customizing the Evolution Two continued)

(Input Trigger continued)

OFF

The Evolution Two does not respond to 12 V input trigger commands.

NORMAL

The Evolution Two responds to 12 V input trigger commands.

THEATER

The Evolution Two responds to 12 V input trigger commands, and the theater mode enabled input is selected automatically. See Theater Mode, on page 47.

IR Out Control

17 Menu Button or Key Enter or exit the menu.

16 Volume Knob or Level Keys

Navigate the menu hierarchy, review functions and configu- ration options.

18 Enter Button or Key Select a configuration option or confirm a selection.

BACK

Scroll up the menu hierarchy, or exit a menu option without confirming it.

This function enables you to access Evolution Two IR commands and program a learning remote control.

Enter the menu, then:

1.Use the level control knob on the preamplifier chassis front panel or up and down keys (16) on the remote control to select: IR OUT.

2.Press the enter button on the preamplifier chassis front panel or the enter key (18) on the remote control. The front panel display (15) shows the default

mode: B-1 MAIN.

3.Use the level control knob or the up and down keys to select the desired IR command from the list.

4.Press the enter button or key to send the command out via the preamplifier front panel IR transmitter (7). The stand-by LED (4) on the preamplifier chassis flashes, indicating that the command has been sent.

5.Repeat Steps 2-4 for each of the commands you wish to transmit.

6.Press the enter button or key to confirm the selection. The front panel display reads: IR OUT.

For a listing of IR codes, see the Evolution Two developer’s reference entitled

RS-232 Port: Sending Commands and Interpreting Data. The right-terminated

preamplifier is the link transmitter of IR data. For more information on linked pre-

amplifier channels, see Appendix: CAN Link and Multiple Evolution Two

Preamplifiers, on page 51.

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Krell Industries EVOLUTION TWO MONAURAL PREAMPLIFIER IR Out Control, Evolution Two responds to 12 V input trigger commands

EVOLUTION TWO MONAURAL PREAMPLIFIER specifications

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