The Outlaws’ Guide to the Marantz AV7005
Other Connections
Additional rear panel connections include 12V triggers, IR input and output, Marantz
remote control inputs and outputs, an RS-232 port, an assortment of radio antennas or
satellite radio modules (FM, AM, and Sirius), and a network connection. Front
connections include a calibration microphone jack, headphone jack, and USB port. The
radio antennas are a good place to start with these final connections. The AV7005
comes with both AM and FM antennas. These can be connected to the AM and FM
antenna connections near the top right corner of the rear panel. The SIRIUS connection
can be used with the onboard SIRIUS receiver, but it is sold separately and a
subscription to the satellite radio service is required.
Other Rear Panel Connections
The AV7005 offers a pair of 12VDC triggers labeled DC OUT 1 and 2. These triggers
use a mono 1/8” mini-plug and can be connected to equipment such as power
amplifiers to turn them on and off simultaneously with the AV7005, power conditioners
to switch outlets, and accessories such as motorized blinds and projection screens to
lower them when certain inputs are selected and raise them when those inputs are no
longer active. See page 23 for instructions on configuring these trigger outputs.
The IR input is compatible with multiroom kits and IR distribution systems such as those
made by Niles and Xantech. Connect a mono mini-plug from an IR sensor or IR
connecting block to the rear panel IR input to allow the AV7005 to receive IR signals
from other rooms. This can also be used for the main zone when the AV7005 is located
out of the line-of-sight (inside a piece of furniture or in a remote equipment rack). If you
intend to connect the remote control output described below, connect your IR input
signal to the “Remote Control In” port instead of the “Flasher In” port.
The IR remote control output can be connected to IR emitters that are attached to the IR
sensors on other components or to similar remote control inputs on other components.
This output receives the same signals that are sent to the “Remote Control In” port.
Connecting Your AV7005
Marantz AV7005
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