Audio Control Architect 1160 Installer's Manual - page 4
ArchiTecT
Model 1160/1161
installer’s Guide
™
Installation:
The Long Version
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safety feature. If you need to plug it into a two prong outlet, use
a ground adapter (and connect the ground on it). If you have a
ground noise problem, try the ground lift switch on the rear panel.
remoTe Power conTroL
The Architect has several means of power control:
• Main AC Power switch- This is the master control and
must be turned ON for the Architect to function. When the main
power switch is on, the blue Power LED on the front panel lights
up. Normally the only time that you would need to turn the AC
power switch off is when the system is going to be unused for an
extended period.
• Remote 12 volt Power Trigger - This removable 3-pin
remote connector on the rear panel allows simple interfacing with
external control systems. It accepts either a contact closure or ex-
ternal +12 volts DC. (see diagram) The two-color Protection LED
on the front panel illuminates Blue to show that the remote power
control is active.
• Mini Jack - Your Architect is equipped with two mono 1/8”
jacks which are wired parallel to each other and work in conjunc-
tion with the 3-pin remote power connector. Either 1/8” input can
receive a 12-volt trigger which will turn-on your Architect ampli-
fier. Additionally the unused mini jack jack can then output 12
volts that can be used to turn-on secondary amplifier. If you are
using the 3-pin connector to trigger the Architect, both of the 1/8”
jacks can provide output trigger.
• Ethernet Control - If you have the Architect Model 1161
with the Ethernet control port you have remote control over the
amplifiers power from almost anywhere in the world via the Inter-
net. This is also very useful on a more local sense for integrating
the amplifier with a home automation system via Ethernet. Do
not use the 12v trigger if you are controlling the Architech via the
ethernet.
• Signal Sensing - Another level of amplifier control is the
Signal-Sense circuitry. This provides individual channel muting
control. When active, it senses that an audio signal is present on
the RCA inputs then enables the power and unmutes that zone.
The zone status LEDs on the front panel light up Blue when a
signal is present.
In some installations it may be desirable to defeat the signal-
sense control and leave all zones active regardless of the audio
input. To defeat the signal-sense, press in the Signal-Sense Defeat
button on the rear panel
Installation Hint: If your
installation doesn’t require
this remote power turn-on, you
must put a short piece of wire
between the +12 V
output and the
Trigger In pins.
Warning - Always
connect the safety
earth ground. If
you have an AC
hum problem, use the ground lift
switch
Note: Do not use the 12 volt power
trigger if you have an ethernet
controlled unit. The power turn on
is controlled by the ethernet.