Onkyo TX-SR601 - Manual (Page 22)

Operating components not reached by the remote
controller signals (IR IN)
In order to use the remote controller to control the TX-SR701/
701E/601/601E 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 kit (IR Remote Controller
Extension System)
• Multiroom A/V distribution and control system such as those
front Niles®^ anil Xantech®
Make the connections as shown below. Do not plug in any
equipment to the power outlet until all the connections are complete.
Mini piug cable
From connecting biock
If the remote controller signal does not reach the
TX-SR701/701E/601/601E remote sensor
If the TX-SR701/70J E/60J/601E 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 where the infrared rays from the
controller can reach.
With this connection, select “Main” at “Hardware Config” —> “IR
IN Position” (see page 55).
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TX-SR701/701E/601/601E
IR IN
TX-SR701/
TOIEffiOl/
601E
in the
cabinet
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Connecting
block
IR Receiver
Remote Controller
: Signal flow
The IR IN input allows you to control the TX-SR701/701E/601/
601E 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” at “Hardware Config” “IR
IN Position” (see page 55).
IRiN
: Signai flow
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