flickering LEDs in plain sight or a cabinet full of components that can only be operated if
the doors are open.
The IntelliControl Solution: Automation Allows Behind Closed Door
Operation
Because the IntelliControl automates all of the system’s functions, the user doesn’t need
to check the power status or the currently selected input of each component. The
IntelliControl is constantly checking the power status and the software Managers are
correctly configuring the system for any source. As a result, the components can be
placed behind closed doors.
Problem Four: When The System Turns On, The Volume Is Too Low, or Too
High
Surround-sound preamps/receivers typically stay at the last volume selected when they
are turned off. As a result, turning on a system can sometimes be puzzling because there
is no sound, while at other times, turning on a system can be ear-shattering.
IntelliControl Solution: The Volume Resets Automatically At Turn Off
The IntelliControl can be programmed to automatically reset the receiver’s volume to a
comfortable level. When the “System Off” key is pressed, the IntelliControl can be
programmed to issue the “Volume Down” for as long as necessary to take the
preamp/receiver to minimum, then raise it to a comfortable level regardless of how loud or
soft the system had been playing. Only then does the IntelliControl turn the system off.
The system always turns on at a moderate volume setting. No more puzzling or surprising
accidents.
Problem Five: The Pitfalls of Mute
It has been traditional for most surround-sound receivers and preamps to offer the end
user a separate “Mute” button. This button has created thousands of service calls
worldwide. You press “Mute” once, the system mutes, you press it again and it unmutes.
However, the user must remember that the system is muted. If the user forgets, then there
is no sound. Or worse, a service call is created.
IntelliControl Solution: Software Managers to Manage Mute
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