30Connecting an external control deviceREMOTE CONTROL jacksIf this unit is installed in a location that is out of range of the signalfrom the remote control unit, you can still operate the unit and thedevices connected to it by using a commercially available IR receiver.You can also use it to remotely control ZONE2, ZONE3 and ZONE4(another room).AUXOUTDevice equipped with aREMOTE CONTROL IN jackInfraredretransmitter InfraredsensorOutputInputRS-232C connectorWhen you connect an external control device, you can control thisunit with the external control device (such as power supply operation,volume adjustment, and input source switching).External serial controllerPerform the operation below beforehand.q Turn on the power of this unit.w Turn off the power of this unit from the external controller.e Check that the unit is in the standby mode.TRIGGER OUT jacksWhen a device with TRIGGER IN jack is connected, the connecteddevice’s power on/standby can be controlled through linked operationto this unit.The TRIGGER OUT jack outputs a maximum 12 V/150 mA electricalsignal.12 V/150 mA trigger-compatible deviceNOTE• Use the monaural mini-plug cable for connecting TRIGGER OUTjacks. Do not use the stereo mini-plug cable.• If the permissible trigger input level for the connected device is largerthan 12 V/150 mA, or has shorted, the TRIGGER OUT jack cannot beused. In this case, turn off the power to the unit, and disconnect it.