User manual TAG MCLAREN AUDIO AV192R

contents | 1 4 6 7 8 9 controls welcome safety first / when you need assistance preparing the remote control - installing batteries connectivity analog audio inputs..............................................................9 5.1 analog bypass ...............................................................9 digital audio inputs...............................................................9 TAGtronic Sync Link `T2L' ....................................................10 AC-3 RF Laserdisc interface .................................................10 composite video inputs........................................................11 S-video inputs ....................................................................11 Component video inputs......................................................11 audio outputs main zone .....................................................12 audio zone 2 .....................................................................12 balanced XLR outputs ..........................................................12 speaker positioning ............................................................13 analog and digital tape outputs............................................14 TAGtronic Bus routing .........................................................15 FM antennae connections ....................................................15 DAB digital radio antenna ...................................................15 RS232 / IR TX controller connections ....................................16 action switches...................................................................16 external infra red receiver connections ..................................17 composite video outputs ......................................................18 S-video outputs...................................................................18 RGB/component video output ..............................................18 digital video DVI output.......................................................18 19 19 20 21 22 22 23 24 25 on screen display video standard & signal conversion basic system set-up: an example switching on / standby / clock controlling remotely front panel display in operation status screen: essential user settings at a glance source selection volume control - main and zone 2 changing volume................................................................25 changing between main and zone 2.....................................25 start volume .......................................................................25 maximum volume................................................................25 10231K 2 | contents 26 27 28 29 31 32 33 mute and partial mute (attenuation) balance (front, rear, left right) surround modes & initial modes THX post processing THX Cinema, THX Ultra2 and THX Music THX Surround EX surround modes mono, direct, bypass, HDCD ...............................................33 stereo, Pro Logic. Pro Logic II ...............................................34 DTS Neo:6, TAG McLaren Surround, party ............................35 Dolby Digital, DTS, DTS ES 6.1 ............................................36 DTS 96 / 24, Multi-channel (initial mode)..............................37 38 39 39 40 height channel audio channel indicator: audio status tuning the LFE or subwoofer level cursor assigmenment balance.............................................................................40 Pro Logic II Music ...............................................................40 AV192R radio tuning ..........................................................40 T32R tuning via TAGtronic Bus .............................................40 quick settings ....................................................................41 42 The AV192R set-up menu : introduction 44 first time set-up wizard 45 Change Set-up Dolby Digital / DTS night mode ...........................................45 front panel text set-up ..........................................................46 front panel brightness..........................................................47 on-screen configuration .......................................................48 radiotext display ................................................................48 video inputs configuration....................................................49 RGB / HDTV input signal configuration .................................49 DVI / HDMI inputs..............................................................50 analog audio inputs configuration ........................................50 digital audio input configuration...........................................53 TAGtronic Sync Link configuration ........................................54 when to use height speaker .................................................55 5.1 analog bypass configuration..........................................56 source input key assignments on remote ................................57 loudspeaker definition and calibration ..................................58 mode dependent speaker trims.............................................60 distance between back speakers ..........................................60 subwoofer types .................................................................61 bass redirection rules ..........................................................62 speaker calibration .............................................................63 alternative listening position.................................................63 5.1 replay through 7.1 loudspeakers ....................................64 65 TMREQ TAG McLaren Room EQ contents 65 output options main zone / zone 2 configuration ........................................66 mute configuration ..............................................................66 Dolby Headphone ..............................................................66 Dolby Pro Logic IIx configuration ..........................................67 NTSC/ PAL latency offset.....................................................68 PSM192 video output format ...............................................68 OSD on composite and S-video............................................68 | 3 69 PSM192 progressive scan module PSM192: configuration .......................................................69 PSM192: settings ...............................................................70 PSM192: in AV192R and DVD32 ........................................71 71 VSM2048 video scaler VSM2048: video outputs.....................................................72 VSM2048: configure video inputs ........................................76 VSM2048: picture in picture................................................78 79 82 85 86 88 89 FM radio DAB digital radio clock setting action switches: relay and trigger standby / wakeup timer RS232 / IR TX controller | RS232 controller RS232 settings ...................................................................91 IR learning .........................................................................93 macros ..............................................................................97 macros: an example ...........................................................98 macro: RS232....................................................................99 macro: RC 5 / TAGtronic Bus.............................................100 macro: learnt IR / chaining ................................................101 change bus ID ..................................................................102 31 xxx macros .................................................................103 cursor key functions...........................................................104 control via a PC................................................................105 106 TAGtronic Bus in and out of standby ........................................................106 sending remote commands via AV192R ..............................107 synchronising brightness....................................................107 controlling (multiple) amplifiers ...........................................107 corresponding with DVD32/DVD192 & T32R .......................112 113 hardware and software upgrades how to enable a new software option .................................114 programming the remote ..................................................115 upgrading the AV192R's software ......................................119 123 connecting AV192R to DVD32 with PSM192 124 running in, warming up, cleaning and service 125 standards acknowledgements 4 | controls 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. controls 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 | 5 analog digital video zone 2 surround THX Cinema mute/standby display ok normal THX Surr. EX DTS-ES DTS 96/24 zone 2/ av processor AV192R 7·1 192 CAM-s CAM-c L CAM R RS232 a. b. c. 11. d. e. f. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Double insulated: When servicing, use only identical replacement parts made in United Kingdom 1 FM 75 OHM 2 DAB (50 OHM) IR - TX RS 232 - IN RS 232 - OUT serial number COMPONENT/RGB IN PROCESSED DVI - OUT COMPONENT/RGB OUT DVI - IN1 DVI - IN2 VSM2048 POWER HDTV R1 G1 SB R SB L SURR R SURR L SUB CENTRE RIGHT LEFT R2 G2 R3 G3 R G V B1 S1 B2 S2 B3 S3 B H Y ...G Pb ... B Pr ... R BALANCED ANALO OG OUTPUT 21. 25. ACTION SWITCHES 22. 26. REMOTE 23. 27. D BOX-S 24. 29. 30. OPTICAL OUT 28. TV-S 31. 32. 33. BACK R 34. ZON 35. NE 2 36. 5 . 1 B Y PA S S IN OUT MIC COMP-C D BOX-C TV-C DVD192 SAT DVB D BOX BACK L RIGHT LEFT SR SL SUB CENTRE RIGHT LEFT A B OUT C D E OUT VCR-S DVD-S OUT VCR-C DVD-C DVD CD COAX OUT SURR L CENTRE LEFT L L L L L L IN/OUT 220-240V ~ 50-60Hz Fuse: T1A L 250V IN OUT L R R R R R R R BUS OUT +OSD S-VIDEO LD-S SAT-S OUT +OSD LD-C SAT-C DAB MD SYNC D I G I TA L A U D I O LD 2/RF SURR R SUB RIGHT COMPOSITE ANALOG OUTPUT TAPE OUT TAPE AUX TUNER SAT VCR TV ANALOG INPUT 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43 3. 44. 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 power / standby indicator input / zone 2 selection buttons mode / standby buttons function buttons flag / zone 2 indicators display volume knob remote command acknowledge indicator remote command receiver window power button front panel electronics - option a infra-red receiver for use with RS232/IR TX controller option b S-video input CAM-S c composite video input CAM-C d analog stereo input CAM e RS232 programming input f headphones output infra-red receiver output - RS232/IR TX controller option RS232 input - RS232/IR TX controller option RS232 output - RS232/IR TX controller option DVI output - PSM192 or PSM192/VSM2048 option DVI input - VSM2048 option DVI input - DVI switcher option PSU input - VSM2048 option FM 1 / 2 antenna inputs - FM radio option DAB digital radio antenna input - DAB digital radio option HDTV video input - RGB/Component switcher option RGB / Component inputs - RGB/Component switcher option RGB / Component output - RGB/Component switcher option balanced/XLR analog audio outputs - option action switches input/output for electrical `infra-red' distribution system microphone input - for future use S-video inputs composite video inputs optical digital audio output DVD192 - BNC based digital audio input digital audio inputs 1st digital audio output analog audio outputs zone 2 - analog audio outputs 5.1 analog bypass AC connection with fuse holder, above TAGtronic communication bus S-video outputs composite video outputs TAGtronic Synchronisation Link connector 2nd digital output or AC-3 RF Laserdisc input - option tape output analog audio inputs Specification shown may var y for different countries 6 | welcome welcome to Dr. Udo Zucker Chief Executive Officer TAG McLaren Audio TAG McLaren Audio exists with one aim in mind: to produce the very best audio and audio-visual equipment in the world. Like many people, I often have my best ideas when relaxing to a piece of music or watching a movie. For years, knowing the technical capabilities of TAG McLaren, I have nurtured the ambition to push music reproduction to the absolute limit; that's why we formed TAG McLaren Audio. At the core of our development team are highly experienced engineers whose heritage of award-winning hi-fi and world-beating electronic control systems is envied by many and equalled by few. There are many immediate spin-offs into audio from our expertise in automotive electronics, mechanical engineering and the material science of Formula One motor racing: multi-layer printed circuits, fast digital signal processing, electronic noise suppression, radio frequency technology and software expertise to name but a few - all prerequisites of an outstanding audio product. TAG McLaren Audio's aim is perfection combined with aesthetic delight and solid build quality ­ a rare combination in hi-fi. I am convinced it will give your home cinema experience a new dimension. Enjoy ... Dr. Udo Zucker safety first / when you need additional assistance safety first before you start Make sure that all components of your audio-visual system are disconnected from the AC supply whenever you change any connections. The power button is a latching switch. One press will hold it in; the next will release it. Check that the power button is out so that power is off. positioning The AV192R is designed to run warm during normal operation. Please ensure that there is adequate ventilation above and below the unit. We recommend that you do not place your AV192R near any heat sources such as radiators or in direct sunlight. | 7 Do not expose your AV192R to dripping or splashing liquids. Do not place objects filled with liquid, such as vases, on or near it. Do not place your AV192R on top of any electronic product (or hot surface), it will warm both products because of restricted ventilation. Do not connect the AC cable, supplied, until you have completed all connections. when you need additional assistance To maximize the performance from your AV192R, it is essential to configure it correctly. This will ensure it performs its role at the heart of your home cinema system to its optimum. Without this set-up you will significantly reduce your system's potential. In case you need any support, remember: · refer to the on screen help, available from the on screen display · ask your TAG McLaren Audio retailer for assistance · contact our Helpdesk@tagmclaren.com by email, using either the English or German language · refer to the Discussion Forum at www.tagmclaren.com to share your specific issue with others For on-line help select the ? using the cursor keys, followed by ok(1). 1. Throughout the manual, bold print indicates the lettering that you will find on the panels of your AV192R or the remote. 8 | preparing the remote control installing batteries The AV192R is supplied with a `learning' remote. This is supplied pre-programmed for TAG McLaren Audio home cinema products, but may easily be re-programmed to control other devices using an infra-red remote within your home audio and audio-visual system. The remote uses four AAA 1.5 V batteries. These are supplied with the AV192R. To open the battery compartment, push the latch forward towards the top of the remote, and lift the latch up. Make sure that batteries are inserted in the correct orientation, with the + and ­ markings on the batteries match those in the battery compartment(1). To close the battery cover, slide it straight back in (towards the top of the remote) and push down until it clicks into place. 1. Make sure you do not press any keys on the remote during battery changing, as you will lose any user- programmed functions. For more information about programming the remote, please refer to page 87 `programming the remote'. connectivity: audio sources | 9 Please have a look at the rear panel of your AV192R and under its front panel flap(1)and you will see many potential connections can be made to your AV192R. Fortunately these connections can be separated in logical groups which are described in the following paragraphs: audio inputs You can connect analog (stereo and 5.1) and digital audio signals. stereo analog inputs Your AV192 has six, electrically identical analog inputs at the rear, labelled for convenience TV, VCR, SAT, TUNER, AUX, TAPE. There is an additional analog input at the front, CAM, if your AV192R is fitted with the front panel flap. L L L L L L R R R R R R TAPE AUX TUNER SAT VCR TV ANALOG INPUT 5.1 bypass The AV192R offers a 5.1 BYPASS, which is also configurable as three stereo inputs. The 5.1 BYPASS is a true 5.1 analog bypass with analog volume control, allowing the direct connection of DVD Audio or multichannel SACD players. 5 . 1 B Y PA S S SR SL SUB CENTRE RIGHT LEFT Signals connected to the 5.1 Bypass will not be digitised, therefore no processing beside analog volume control will be possible. All analog inputs use phono sockets and should be connected using good-quality, screened, analog audio cable, such as our Cable AvantGarde analog interconnect. SPDIF digital audio inputs Your AV192R has nine digital audio inputs using the SPDIF interface standard. They are labelled for convenience DVD192, SAT, DVB, D BOX, DVD, CD, LD, MD and DAB. The inputs labelled SAT, DVB, D BOX, DVD, CD, and LD use phono sockets and should be connected using a digital cable. DAB DVD192 SAT DVB D BOX DVD CD COAX OUT MD SYNC D I G I TA L A U D I O LD 2/RF Input DVD192 use a 75 Ohm BNC connector for best impedance matching, resulting in improved sound quality. The inputs DAB and MD use optical TOSLINK connectors. Cable AvantGarde offers good-quality, screened, coaxial digital interconnects with phono and BNC connectors or a combination of both. 1. If fitted. 10 | connectivity: TAGtronic Sync Link / AC-3 RF Laserdisc TAGtronic Sync Link (1) `T2L' The stability of the timing of digital data has a dramatic effect on sound quality. When designing digital to analog converters, it is vital to have a stable digital clock as close to the converter electronics as possible. The best place for an ultra-low-jitter clock is within the audio-visual processor itself, but it is conventionally located in the source from which the digital data is sent. The AV192R incorporates sophisticated electronics which enable it to `drive' the source clock of products equipped with this technology to provide the correct data rate to the converters. By a process called `re-clocking', the jitter in the digital audio data is dramatically reduced. To enable this feature, the TAGtronic Sync Link SYNC connector must be connected to the appropriate SYNC connector of the digital audio source using a high-quality analog interconnect. The sync output software must also be enabled using the on-screen set-up menu system, for details see page 54. SYNC connectivity: AC-3 RF Laserdisc interface If you want to play NTSC Laserdiscs encoded in Dolby Digital, you will need the optional AC-3 RF interface. This interface converts the Radio Frequency (RF)-encoded information stored on the Laserdisc into an SPDIF-compatible Dolby Digital bitstream, allowing the AV192R then to decode this data in the same way as if the signal had come from a DVD encoded with Dolby Digital. If the AC-3 RF Laserdic interface option is installed, it uses the phono connector COAX OUT2/RF(1) as the AC-3 RF input. COAX OUT 2/RF 1. When the interface is not fitted, this socket is available as a second coaxial COAX OUT 2/RF connectivity: video sources video inputs The AV192R can process analog Composite video, S-video and, if the optional RGBS / Component Video Switcher is fitted, RGB / Component video. In addition, it can process digital video DVI (1.0) if the optional DVI/HDMI Switcher is fitted. For more details see page 50. Composite video The AV192R has seven 75 Ohm Composite video inputs at the rear, labelled for convenience COMP-C, D BOX-C, TV-C, VCR-C, DVD-C, LD-C and SAT-C. There is an additional input at the front, CAM-C, if the AV192R is fitted with the front panel flap. All inputs, except SAT-C are electrically identical - SAT-C has been modified to accept video signals with high DC offset, a signal degradation found in some satellite receivers. S-video The AV192R has six 75 Ohm Mini-DIN S-video inputs at the rear, labelled for convenience D BOX-S, TV-S, VCR-S, DVD-S, LD-S and SAT-S. There is an additional S- video input at the front, CAM-S, if the AV192R is fitted with the front panel flap. All inputs, except SAT-S are electrically identical - SAT-S has been modified to accept video signals with high DC offset, a signal degradation found in some satellite receivers. COMP-C D BOX-C | 11 TV-C OUT VCR-C DVD-C OUT +OSD LD-C SAT-C COMPOSITE D BOX-S TV-S OUT VCR-S DVD-S OUT +OSD S-VIDEO LD-S SAT-S Component video The AV192R can be equipped with a 3 to 1 RGBS / Component video switcher. This allows the switching of up to three RGBS/Component video sources to a common video output, usually the display device. In addition, the RGBS Component Video Switcher includes an HDTV (HD15) input which can also be routed to the output. The AV192R offers full support of RGBS, i.e. RGB with separate Sync, which is very common in Europe. It works equally well with YPbPr, common in the USA. COMPONENT/RGB IN R1 G1 R2 G2 R3 G3 Two of the input sets (R2, G2, B2, S2 and R3, G3, B3, S3) use digital RCA, whilst for added performance the third set (R1, G1, B1, S1) is assembled with 75 Ohm BNC connectors for true impedance matching, essential for high frequency signals. B1 S1 B2 S2 B3 S3 Component Video YPbPr is connected as follows: Y->G, Pb->B and Pr->R All signals can be passed through the optional Progressive Scan Module PSM192 and the optional Video Scaler VSM2048, offering YPbPr, RGsB or RGBHV as output formats. For details see pages 68 and 73. 12 | connectivity: main zone / zone 2/ XLR balanced outputs heading audio outputs The AV192R offers 7.1 channels in the main zone and two channels in zone 2. main zone connections The RIGHT, CENTRE, LEFT, SURR R, SURR L, BACK R, BACK L and SUBwoofer phono outputs are low-impedance line-level outputs, buffered to be able to drive long cables or several inputs in parallel if required. These should be connected to your amplifier(s) using good-quality, screened, analog audio cable such as our Cable AvantGarde F3-10-ANA analog interconnect. BACK R BACK L SURR L CENTRE LEFT SURR R SUB RIGHT ANALOG OUTPUT zone 2 connections ZONE 2 Zone 2 allows for ZONE 2 RIGHT and LEFT, being an independently volume controlled copy of the corresponding signals ANALOG OUTPUT RIGHT and LEFT of the main zone. RIGHT LEFT The ZONE 2 RIGHT and LEFT phono outputs are low-impedance line-level outputs, buffered to be able to drive long cables or several inputs in parallel if required. These should be connected to your amplifier, used for zone 2, using good-quality, screened, analog audio cable such as our Cable AvantGarde F3-10-ANA analog interconnect. balanced analog outputs The AV192R can be upgraded to provide balanced XLR outputs. These are in addition to the standard single-ended outputs. Both single-ended and balanced outputs can be used at the same time and have been calibrated to offer identical amplification, making them also suited for bi-amplification set-ups. SB R SB L SURR R SURR L SUB CENTRE RIGHT LEFT BALANCED ANALOG OUTPUT why should you add the XLR option It is possible for a current to flow between the ground connections of the AV192R and its connected power amplifiers, caused by electro-magnetic interference or ground potential differences. With a single-ended connection this current is indistinguishable from the signal and hence can become audible as a hum or buzz. The problem is usually referred to as ground loops and can be overcome by using balanced outputs driving an amplifier's balanced inputs. This option is recommended for those who experience ground loop problems or simply want the best signal to noise ratio. connectivity: loudspeakers heading speaker positioning With the exception of the subwoofer and the height channel speaker, all loudspeakers should be arranged around your normal viewing / listening position, forming an approximate circle. Do not worry if you are unable to position your loudspeakers at equal distances from your preferred listening position, the AV192R can be set up to take account of different distances. The subwoofer can be placed almost anywhere, but we recommend you experiment to obtain the best results. | 13 1 2 1 3 3 5 4 4 1. front left and right loudspeaker Position your front loudspeakers so as to obtain a good stereo image for normal music reproduction as well as good sound location for multi-channel modes 2. centre loudspeaker A front centre loudspeaker allows more realistic reproduction of dialogue and central sounds and a wider range of seating positions. The centre loudspeaker should ideally be placed at the same height as the left and right loudspeakers, immediately above or below the television. Do not compromise on the quality of the centre loudspeaker; it is most important to a good home cinema system as it carries all the dialogue. 3. surround loudspeakers `5.1' home cinema uses one or preferably two rear loudspeakers in addition to your existing front left, right and centre loudspeakers to give excellent reproduction of ambient sound and cinema effects. 4. back channel loudspeaker Your AV192R allows you to add one or two back channel loudspeakers for added depth, spacious ambience and sound localization. You might need to move your standard left and right surround loudspeakers forward in order to generate the most impressive surround sound. Place the loudspeakers to have the sound perfectly surrounding you without `breaking up' when moving from one surround speaker to the other. 5. subwoofer Bass performance will be improved by adding a subwoofer. This is useful for reproducing special cinema effects, especially where a dedicated LFE (Low-Frequency Effects) channel is available, such as with Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround-encoded discs. 6. height channel loudspeaker(1) The AV192R is one of the first processors offering a height channel, making sure that sound intended to fly over you, will no longer fly through you. Movies especially mixed with height channel information, and many mixed in THX Surround EX (Dolby EX) or DTS-ES 6.1 will benefit from this enhancement(1). Information, intended for the height channel, is matrix encoded in the surround back and centre channel. If you activate the height channel, the BACK RIGHT SURR. output will be assigned to the output of the height channel matrix decoder. If you want to run two back channels in addition to the height channel, then you need to connect both back channel loudspeakers via two power amplifier channels to BACK LEFT SURR. 1. THX Surround EX (Dolby EX) and DTS-ES 6.1 recordings provide an additional back channel, which the AV192R can route to go to a left and right surround back speaker, if the height channel is not activated. 14 | connectivity: analog and digital tape connections analog tape output The TAPE OUTput contains a copy of the audio signals routed to the RIGHT and LEFT front channel outputs, without applying volume control or mute. Connect the recording input of an analog tape recorder to TAPE OUT if you want to record the signal of the RIGHT and LEFT front channels. caution when pressing the tape key/button during recording If you listen to an analog stereo input, pressing the tape key/button will route the TAPE input to the ANALOG OUTPUTs without changing the signal going to TAPE out, allowing for example, the recorded signal to be compared with the original whilst recording using a three-head tape recorder (if its output is connected to TAPE). In this instance the front display will show TAPE (name of analog input routed to TAPE out), e.g. TAPE(SAT). Pressing tape again will return to the analog signal selected before tape was pressed the first time. If however, you record the result of a digital audio input, e.g. CD, or the 5.1 BYPASS then you should not press the tape key/button whilst recording, as this will route the TAPE input to the ANALOG OUTPUTs and TAPE OUT, spoiling your recording. This behaviour will be shown in the front display by the word TAPE. Pressing tape again will return to the digital input/5.1 BYPASS selected before pressing tape the first time. L R TAPE OUT digital (tape) output The signal at COAX OUT 2/RF (if the optional AC-3 RF interface isn't installed- see page 10) and OPTICAL OUT is an unmodified copy of the currently selected digital audio source, i.e. it is unaffected by the volume control or processing mode. The digital coaxial COAX OUT or the OPTICAL OUT (TOSLink) should normally be connected to your digital recording device (such as a DAT or MD recorder). It is not possible to route an analog source to the digital coaxial outputs. COAX OUT 2/RF OPTICAL OUT connectivity: TAGtronic Bus / FM & DAB digital radio heading TAGtronic Bus routing | 15 The AV192R features the TAGtronic Communications Bus. This allows TAG McLaren Audio units to work together seamlessly to form an effective, fully integrated system. It is highly recommended to connect products, featuring the TAGtronic Bus together, as many additional features will become available. Details are explained on page 106. You can connect your AV192R to the TAGtronic Bus using a `straight' CAT5 cable with RJ45 connectors. Straight means pin 1 of the connector on one end, connects to pin 1 of the connector on the other end. CAT5 cable is available from your local computer shop at a reasonable price. The sequence is in principle of no relevance as long as you connect an output to an input and don't close the Bus to be a ring. For example: [AV192R] Out In [100x5R 1st amplifier ] Out In [100x5R 2nd amplifier ] Out In [DVD32] Out In [T32R] Do not close back to AV192R FM & DAB digital radio The AV192R can be equipped with an optional FM radio and / or an optional DAB digital radio. The FM radio option provides two, electrically identical 75 Ohm PAL(1) antenna inputs, FM1 and FM2, allowing e.g. the connection of an out-door antenna and a cable distribution system. For details about the operation of the FM radio option see page 79. The DAB digital radio, featuring band III and L reception, uses as antenna input a 50 Ohm BNC connector, labelled DAB (50 OHM). For details about the operation of the DAB digital radio option see page 82. 1 FM 75 OHM 2 DAB (50 OHM) 1. For a number of countries, an F-type connector is fitted. 16 | connectivity: RS232- IN / OUT & IR-TX RS232/IR TX controller connections The connectors shown belong to the optional RS232/IR TX controller which allows an unprecedented degree of automation. IR - TX RS 232 - IN RS 232 - OUT The RS232/IR TX option is a self contained microcontroller-based module with advanced input and output facilities. It opens up a whole new world of system integration and control for AV192R. The board provides RS232 input (RS232-IN) and RS232 output (RS232- OUT) connectors, an electrical IR output (IR-TX) to connect an IR emitter and an IR input, for learning IR codes, via a sensor located under the front panel flap, left of the CAM-s connector. With the RS232 board fitted the AV192R gains the ability to control 3rd party products, either via RS232 or IR. For more details see page 89. action switches ACTION SWITCHES Action switches are used to activate external events or to react to external events, such as lowering a motorised screen or showing a message on-screen when the door bell rings. The AV192R includes five ACTION SWITCHES, two of which can also be configured as a trigger. All Action Switches are located within a contact array, making both contacts of each internal switch available to the user. The AV192R includes switches A, B, C (and D, E if configured as output) which are controlled (opened/closed) by the AV192R when selecting an input source or when switching the AV192R into standby. Insert screwdriver to open contact, then push wire into contact. 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 A B OUT C D E IN/OUT Motoris ed Scree n ACTION SWITCHES Switch D and E can also be configured as a trigger, i.e. they can activate a process within the AV192R, when an electrical signal is applied. A description of the AV192R's Action Switch configuration menu can be found on page 86.