Onkyo TX-NR801 Owner Manual - Page 69

Operating Components not Reached by the Remote Controller Signals (IR IN/OUT) In order to use the remote controller to control the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E from a remote location, you will need to prepare a multi-room kit (sold separately) such as one of those given below: • Onkyo's Multi-Room System kits (IR Remote Controller Extension System) • Multiroom A/V distribution and control system such as those from Niles® and Xantech® If Remote Controller Signal Does not Reach the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E Remote Sensor If the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E 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 that the infrared rays from the controller can reach. With this connection, select "Main" for the Hardware Setup → Remote Setup → Position in the Setup Menu (See page 31). IR IN Connecting block IR Receiver TX-NR 801/ TX-NR 801E Remote controller In the cabinet : Signal flow The IR IN input allows you to control the TX-NR801/ TX-NR801E from the remote zone (Zone 2) 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. With this connection, select "Zone 2" for the Hardware Setup → Remote Setup → Position in the Setup Menu (See page 31). To IR IN TX-NR801/ TX-NR801E Connecting block IR Receiver Make the connection as shown below. Do not plug in any equipment to the power outlet until all the connections are complete. Mini plug cable from connecting block TX-NR801/TX-NR801E I R IN OUT If Remote Controller Signal Does not Reach Other Components In this situation, you will need to use a commercially available IR emitter. Connect the mini plug of the IR emitter to the IR OUT terminal on the TX-NR801/ TX-NR801E and then place the IR emitter on the remote sensor of the component or facing it. When the IR emitter is connected, only the signal input to the IR IN terminal is output to the IR OUT terminal. The signal input from the remote sensor on the front of the TX-NR801/TX-NR801E will not be output to the IR OUT terminal. IR IN IR OUT Connecting block TX-NR801/ TX-NR801E IR Emitter IR Receiver Remote controller Other component : Signal flow : Signal flow Other component I R IN OUT Mini plug Emitter Remote control sensor IR Emitter Remote controller Main room Zone 2 room : Signal flow TX-NR801/TX-NR801E 69