Choosing the rvl-6 system that is right for you – Niles Audio RVL-6 User Manual
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Automating System Turn-On and Turn-Off
You can automate your system’s turn-on and turn-off with an optional Niles AC-3 voltage-activated switched
outlet (stock# FG00242). Whenever a room module is turned on, the 12V DC CONTROL OUT of the RVL-6
triggers the AC-3 which turns on the system. When all of the room modules are turned off, the RVL-6 turns off
the AC-3 and the system after a 30 second delay (see
Figure 26
).
The AC-3 provides 1500 watts of 120V AC power
when it is triggered. This will control any stereo
amplifier or receiver that is a “latching” power
type. Try the following test if you are not sure
whether the component you want to control is
“latching” and non-volatile memory.
First, turn on the component. Next, remove its AC
plug from the wall receptacle. Wait thirty sec-
onds. Plug the AC cord back into the wall recep-
tacle. If the component turns on by simply restor-
ing the AC power it is a “latching” power type. If
the component still requires a push-button or
remote command to fully turn on, it is not suitable
to be controlled by the AC-3.
Routing IR Data to Common Source Components
The RVL-6 can control source components (CD
player, Tape Deck, etc.) two ways, via its
DEDICATED FLASHER output or its COMMON
FLASHER outputs. The DEDICATED FLASHER
output is used for components that are dedicated
to that particular RVL-6. The COMMON
FLASHER outputs are used for source components
that are shared by all RVL-6’s. IR commands are
routed between RVL-6s via their IR DATA IN/IR
DATA OUT (see
Figure 27
).
Choosing the RVL-6 System That Is Right For You
The following sections outline four basic system types. Use them as a guide in determining the system that is best for you.
• A Single Zone System Using One RVL-6
• A Single Zone System Using Up To Four RVL-6’s
• A Multiple Zone System Using Up To Four RVL-6’s
• A Dual Zone System Using An IR Repeater System
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IN
OUT
+ –
+ –
RVL-6
AC-3
STEREO
Figure 27
Routing IR commands to
common components.
Figure 26 Controlling components with an AC-3.