INTRODUCTION
Thank you for selecting the Aris MediaMation System Model 700, 710 or 720i. These systems have been
designed for the utmost in convenience and reliability. Read this owner's manual carefully to become
familiar with the product and how it works. The manual explains in simple steps how to install, use, and
care for your Aris MediaMation System. For model differences, please consult the Aris Model Comparison
Chart on the next page.
Multi-Source/Multi-Zone Audio/Video Distribution and Control
The Aris MediaMation System is a multi-room (multi-source/multi-zone) audio and video distribution
system which lets you enjoy audio and video throughout your home. Listen to and control audio everywhere
in your home. Your tuner, CD, or laserdisc can be heard or watched in as many rooms as you choose. If
you prefer, you can send the CD signal to one room, your tuner to another, and your DAT to yet another
room — all at the same time.
The Aris MediaMation System allows for high-quality distribution of video, allowing you to switch between
video sources such as VCRs, laserdiscs, or security cameras — at the touch of a button. When the whole-
house zone is selected, audio/video will be sent to every zone in your home, providing you with seamless
entertainment from room to room.
Home Theater Automation and Home Control System
The Aris System allows you to control virtually any audio/video component or X-10®-connected device from
any room in you home, even outside.
Power control of infrared audio/video source components, such as your CD and Laserdisc, is handled
automatically. The TV monitor will automatically turn on for A/V sources, but not for audio-only sources.
AC power control of local and remote equipment may be automatically handled with the optional Powerline
Interface Module, allowing the Aris system to send X-10® commands on the powerline for control of AC
appliances and lighting, and, optionally, for automating source and zone device powering.
Multiple command MACROs allow you to define command sequences for one-button convenience. One
button can not only route the audio/video signal source of your choice to the zone you are in, but may also
power-up that zone's audio amplifiers and/or video monitors.
Interactive IR and RF Control
The Aris System may be operated by hand-held RC-8 remote controls. The remote controls allow selection
of A/V source, adjustment of each zone's Volume/Bass/Treble levels, control of A/V components, control of
home lighting, and MACROs for simple one-button system configurations, lighting scenes, etc.
The Vaux RC-8 remote control provides for zoned audio/video source-
selection/volume/bass/treble/muting, supports infrared (IR) commands for up to 8 IR-controlled
audio/video source components, controls up to 100 X-10®-connected lights and appliances, and provides
for MACRO sequences.
There are two versions of the RC-8 Remote Control: RC-8-RF (radio-frequency) and RC-8-IR (infrared).
The two remotes behave identically, but the RC-8-IR is only used with Vaux Controllers that support
infrared control (e.g. Aris 710 or 720i), while the RC-8-RF is only used with Vaux Controllers that support
RF control (e.g. Aris 700 or 720i). The RC-8-RF remote is based on radio frequency (RF), allowing
transmission of signals through walls, typically up to 125 feet, while the RC-8-IR is a conventional infrared
(IR) remote, having a typical line-of-sight range of 15 feet.
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