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Post by doug917 on Jun 23, 2008 20:08:29 GMT -5
Thought I would post how to connect the trigger from the receiver/processor to the amp as it is a rather common question.
Please note 1/8" and 3.5mm cables are the same so either will work for the solutions below.
1) For an amp and receiver/processor that both have 1/8" jacks, simply buy a mono (I prefer mono as there are only two wires inside) or stereo 1/8" male to 1/8" male cable and plug them in to both units.
2) For an amp and receiver/processor that both have Phoenix plugs you simply need to run two wires or some finer gauge speaker wire to each terminal...just keep the polarity the same on both plugs...i.e. make sure the wire goes to the same spot on both plugs.
3) For an amp and receiver/processor with one 1/8" jack and one Phoenix connector, buy a 1/8" cable (this is where I really prefer mono cables) and plug one of the male ends into the 1/8" jack. Cut the other end off and strip it. You will end up with a core (+) and some metal sheating that can be twisted together (-). Secure the leads into the Phoenix plug and you're good to go.
For receivers/processors that do not have trigger outputs but do have switched plug-ins, you can purchase the Emotiva ET-3 and connect it to one of the switched plugs on the receiver/processor. The other end will go into the amp. For the Phoenix plug, you would cut the plug off of one of the trigger cables coming out of the ET-3, strip the two leads, and measure the leads to see which is +/- then connect them paying attention to polarity.
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Post by ssjlaletas on Jun 23, 2008 20:22:03 GMT -5
I think this sticky was a good idea Doug, good job, that will defintely help some people out.
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Post by tholt on Jun 23, 2008 22:11:59 GMT -5
you can also chain trigger connections together (for biamp or the like) using a y adapter. i've got 2 lpa's and an lmc chained that way.
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Post by OldDevilDog on Jun 24, 2008 21:21:44 GMT -5
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Post by doug917 on Jun 24, 2008 21:40:21 GMT -5
Nice additions guys!
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Post by impala454 on Aug 17, 2008 1:41:28 GMT -5
I am having trouble with my trigger setup. I have a Denon 2307CI, which has two separate 1/8", 12v trigger outs. I am trying a mono 1/8" cable as suggested straight to the trigger in on my XPA-5 and cannot get anything. I have double and triple checked the settings on the Denon, and have put a multimeter to the end of the cable (+ on center, - on shielding) and cannot get any voltage. If I put my + on center and - on a chassis screw (of the Denon) I can get 0.04v. Any ideas?
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Post by LCSeminole on Aug 17, 2008 8:21:30 GMT -5
impala, I'm not very familiar with Denon receivers, but I do remember helping a friend with his a year or so back. There is a option in the on-screen set-up that you have to assign and turn on the "trigger outs". Actually I just pulled up your user manual on their website, go to page 59 and follow those instructions if you haven't already. Hopefully you haven't and this is all that is needed. Hope this helps.  |
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Post by impala454 on Aug 17, 2008 10:19:00 GMT -5
Yeah I had gone through all those menus already and set "ON" for every setting. I did get it figured out though. Apparently the Denon requires a stereo cable to be used. Works like a charm now.
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Post by JJ on Jan 7, 2009 14:04:16 GMT -5
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Post by thermal on Jan 8, 2009 19:43:41 GMT -5
Hi Doug:
Can you help me with the trigger for the RPA-2?
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Post by monkumonku on Feb 3, 2009 11:43:52 GMT -5
I'm new at this trigger stuff but have a question since I just ordered an XPA-3. I have an Onkyo 706 that has an R1 jack at the back that is supposed to control the on/off of other Onkyo products. Would I connect the Onkyo R1 to the trigger input on the XPA-3? Would that enable the XPA-3 to turn on when I turned on the Onkyo? Or am I gonna blow everything up by doing this??
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Post by roadrunner on Feb 3, 2009 12:51:46 GMT -5
I'm new at this trigger stuff but have a question since I just ordered an XPA-3. I have an Onkyo 706 that has an R1 jack at the back that is supposed to control the on/off of other Onkyo products. Would I connect the Onkyo R1 to the trigger input on the XPA-3? Would that enable the XPA-3 to turn on when I turned on the Onkyo? Or am I gonna blow everything up by doing this?? Sorry, but that will not trigger the Emotiva XPA-3. The R1 is only there to simplify using the remote control for the Onkyo receiver with other Onkyo equipment. It is only useful in allowing you to use just the one remote control for all of your Onkyo brand gear. I don't believe the 706 has a "trigger" connector on it... most low-end receivers don't. You can use a wall wart, as described earlier in this thread, to turn you XPA-3 on and off. |
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Post by monkumonku on Feb 3, 2009 12:59:40 GMT -5
Thanks, roadrunner. It's not a big deal for me to just turn it on and off from the panel but I thought maybe that R1 jack was the same as a trigger, since the manual says that will also turn on and off the other equipment. Thanks!
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Post by maximumkahuna on Feb 3, 2009 20:04:18 GMT -5
The trigger for my XPA-3 from my Yamaha RX-V657 works fine for everything except when using my Panny BD55. I use the analog outs and since it is just a pass through it will not fire the 12v trigger in the Yammy. If I use the optical out everything works fine, but then I give up the HD codecs. Is there a work around or am I just SOL?
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Post by joe on Feb 3, 2009 23:20:58 GMT -5
how would I do this on a Yamaha RXV1800? do I have a 12 v trigger?
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Post by tortoiseman2542 on Feb 6, 2009 23:51:38 GMT -5
Thanks to all the helpful tips on here and from my guy Doug, I now have my Onkyo 805 and XPA-3 turning on and off together. I now have another problem though.
I was using a Wall wart to my Onkyo to power two Scythe fans to cool the Onkyo. I had to unplug that Wall wart to plug in the one for the 12v trigger.
What do I have to buy in order to plug both Wall Warts into the Onkyo so that they both come on and off with the receiver? Is this even possible?
Thanks for the help as always all.....
Robert
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Post by dsully444 on Feb 10, 2009 22:44:18 GMT -5
TortoiseMan, If you don't mind what exactly are you using to power on your amp with your 805, I have the same setup. I also use a cheap fan that turns on when the 805 turns on for eat dissapation purposes.
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Post by tortoiseman2542 on Feb 11, 2009 13:55:15 GMT -5
TortoiseMan, If you don't mind what exactly are you using to power on your amp with your 805, I have the same setup. I also use a cheap fan that turns on when the 805 turns on for eat dissapation purposes. I don't mind you asking at all!  I have a Radio Shack wall wart with a 3.5mm adapter. The plug end of the wall wart is plugged into the 805 and the 3.5mm adapter plugged into the emotiva. I need something where I can plug that wall wart and a second wall wart (with 4 pin connector adapter for fans) into the one plug on the 805. That way when the 805 turns on the XPA-3 and the fans each are triggered on at the same time. Currently I can only trigger the Emotiva. Is there such an thing where I can plug both in? Robert |
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Post by dsully444 on Feb 11, 2009 18:05:05 GMT -5
You wouldn't happen to have a link to the Radio Shack plug you are using do you?
I also want to find out if there is a way to plug more than one item into the 805 as I run a fan over the top and with the trigger that plug is no longer available. Although, I wonder if i am not using the 805's amplifiers will it get as hot?
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Post by dsully444 on Feb 11, 2009 18:06:44 GMT -5
One other question, I have plenty of 3.5MM wall chargers laying around that were for cordless items. Will any of this work as a trigger mechanism, I thought I read that somewhere on here?
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I have a Radio Shack wall wart with a 3.5mm adapter. The plug end of the wall wart is plugged into the 805 and the 3.5mm adapter plugged into the emotiva. I need something where I can plug that wall wart and a second wall wart (with 4 pin connector adapter for fans) into the one plug on the 805. That way when the 805 turns on the XPA-3 and the fans each are triggered on at the same time. Currently I can only trigger the Emotiva.