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Connecting Components not Reached by the
Remote Controller Signals (IR IN/OUT)
– Other than USA and Canadian models –
In order to use the remote controller to control the
RDC-7.1 from a remote location, you will need to pre-
pare a multiroom kit (sold separately) such as one
listed below:
• Multiroom kits such as those made by Niles
®
and
Xantech
®
RF Receivers can also be used with the remote controller
to control the RDC-7.1 from a remote location. To use
RF Receivers, set the Transmission Signal Format set-
ting to “RF” (See page 141 for details).
Effective Sensor Layout
Example for the main room
If the RDC-7.1 is located inside a cabinet or other enclosure
where the infrared rays from the remote controller cannot
enter, then operation with the remote controller will not be
possible. In such a case, it will be necessary to install a
remote sensor at a location outside of the cabinet so that the
infrared rays from the controller can be sensed.
Example for the remote zone (Zone 2/Zone 3)
The IR IN input allows you to control the RDC-7.1 from
the remote zone (Zone 2/Zone 3) with the remote
controller even though the remote zone may be on the
other side of the building from the main zone. The
diagram below shows how to make the proper
connections for the remote zone.
Making Sensor Connections
When you place the IR receiver in the main room,
connect the cable from the connecting block to the IR IN
MAIN terminal. When you place the IR receiver in the
remote zone, connect the cable from the connecting
block to the ZONE 2 or ZONE 3 terminal accordingly.
Make the connection as shown below. Do not plug any
equipment into the power outlet until all the connections
are complete.
If Remote Controller Signal Does not
Reach the RDC-7.1 Remote Sensor
Connecting
block
IR Receiver
Remote controller
IR IN
RDC-7.1
In the
cabinet
: Signal flow
Main room
IR Receiver
Remote controller
Connecting
block
RDC-7.1
Main room Zone 2/Zone 3 room
: Signal flow
To IR IN
MAIN
IR
ZONE
2
ZONE
3
OUT
IN
MAIN
IR
ZONE
2
ZONE
3
OUT
IN
RDC-7.1
from connecting block
Mini plug cable
