Audio Authority Model 1173BK User Manual 9
Source Mode Diagram
Integrated Audio Distribution System
Source mode is used with a whole-house audio system that includes its own switching and volume control. The 1173BK
audio output #1 always provides the audio from Source 1. 1173BK volume control is not generally used with this type of
system.
M
IR Signals from zone IR receiver to Source 1
AVM-562
Address = A
C
at 5
1173
18V Power
Supplies to
Power Strip
Address = M
IR
Remote
Control
Audio Distribution System
with Integrated Switching
(Located in Equipment Closet)
Audio Input for
Source 1
Zone 1
Output to
Zone 1
Speakers
IR Output to Source 1
Zone 1 Keypad
Speaker Wire
Digital
Audio
(Optional)
Left / Right
Analog
Audio
IR
Receiver
Audio System
Keypad / IR
Receiver
SOURCE 1
SOURCE 2
SOURCE 3
SOURCE 4
SOURCE 5
SOURCE 6
MAIN OUTPUT
6
5
4
3
2
1
AVAtrix
Zone
Reciever
Note: In addition to the 2-channel audio
distribution, a digital home theater receiver
and speaker system may be connected to
the Cat 5 zone receiver if desired.
Variable Audio Output