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Effective sensor layout, Making sensor connections – Onkyo TX-8555 User Manual

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Connecting Components not Reached by the Remote
Controller Signals (IR IN/OUT)

In order to use the remote controller to control the
receiver from a remote location, you will need to
prepare a multiroom kit (sold separately) such as one
listed below:
• Multiroom A/V distribution and control system such

as those from Niles

®

and Xantech

®

* Xantech is a registered trademark of Xantech Corporation.

* Niles is a registered trademark of Niles Audio Corporation.

Effective Sensor Layout

Example for the main room

If the receiver 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 Zone 2

The IR IN input allows you to control the receiver from
Zone 2 with the remote controller even though Zone 2
may be on the other side of the building from the main
zone. The diagram below shows how to make the proper
connections for Zone 2.

Making Sensor Connections

When you place the IR receiver in the main room, connect
the cable from the connecting block to the IR IN terminal.
Make the connection as shown below. Do not plug any
equipment into the power outlet until all the connections
are complete.

Effective Sensor Layout

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 receiver 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 receiver will not be
output to the IR OUT terminal.

Making Sensor Connections

The IR emitter should be connected to the receiver’s IR
OUT Terminal, as shown below.

If Remote Controller Signal Does not
Reach the Receiver Remote Sensor

Connecting
block

IR Receiver

Remote controller

IR IN

Receiver

In the
cabinet

: Signal flow

Main room

IR Receiver

Remote controller

Connecting
block

Receiver

Main room

Zone 2

: Signal flow

To IR IN

If Remote Controller Signal Does not
Reach Other Components

Receiver

from connecting block

Mini plug cable

IR Receiver

Remote controller

Connecting
block

IR IN

IR OUT

IR Emitter

Receiver

Other
component

: Signal flow

: Signal flow

Other component

Emitter

Remote control
sensor

IR Emitter

Mini plug

Receiver

Mini plug