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C o n n e c t A u d i o R e Q u e s t t o
E l a n V I A a n d H D D
S y s t e m s :
Connect the composite video of each AudioReQuest
Pro and/or Zone to the HDD or other A/V switch. For
single AudioReQuest and VIA! panel applications,
connect the composite video directly to the VIA!
Touch panel.
Connect the IR emitters of the Elan VIA panel or IR
switch to the IR jack on the back of the ARQ2-Pro or
Zone. Please refer to the chart for IR pin-out. Do not attach powered emitters to the jack.
Note: Both ARQ2-Pro and ARQ1-Pro have front IR receivers. ARQ1-Pro units do not have a rear IR jack.
ARQ-Zones have a rear IR jack and have begin shipping with front IR receivers as well.
V I A ! T O O L S S e t u p :
AudioReQuest Music Servers are set up on the VIA!TOOLS 2.0 'Layout' screen.
1.
Select SOURCE BUTTONS – ADD/REMOVE/SAVE.
2.
Select an available source button location (----).
3.
Click on INSERT AUDIOREQUEST.
4.
Press OK, then DONE. A source button named 'ReQuest' will automatically be created.
NOTE: VIA!TOOLS 2.0 does not support the use of both the AudioReQuest system and VIA!Music ON
THE SAME PANEL. However, you may mix and match AudioReQuest and VIA!Music on different VIA!
Panels within the same system.
A u d i o R e Q u e s t S e t u p :
For initial setup, the AudioReQuest composite video output must be connect to either a TV or a VIA!
Touch Panel. You must also have the AudioReQuest remote control handy in order to set the system up.
AUDIOREQUEST SETUP FUNCTIONS CANNOT BE ACCOMPLISHED FROM THE VIA! PANEL!
AudioReQuest systems feature two software configurable AUDIO OUTPUT options – FIXED and
1.
VARIABLE. ELAN recommends that the FIXED output be utilized in most installations. This will
enable the AudioReQuest system to be utilized as a standard source component, and will enable the
VIA!TOOLS AUTOBUILD function to map your Z630, HD MCU, preamp, or receiver's volume
up/down commands to the VOLUME UP/DOWN buttons on the AudioReQuest system's GUI when
displayed on the VIA! Panel.
To configure the AudioReQuest system's audio output for FIXED:
a. Using the AudioReQuest system's remote control, press MENU.
b. Navigate to SETTINGS and then VOLUME LOCK.
c. Make sure the VOLUME LOCK is enabled. (Default ON)
Q
?
Phone 1.800.236.2812
U E S T I O N S
Rear IR Jack pinout:
If the sticker on the back of your unit says:
3 cond. IR Dinkylink Receiver ONLY
Ring
-> Ground
Tip
-> Signal
Sleeve -> +12V
If the sticker on the back of your unit says:
2 conductor Xantech connecting block
Ring
-> Ground
Tip
-> Signal
Sleeve -> Not Used
Email support@request.com
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