I just bought an Emotiva XPA-5 and intended to use my Harmony remote to turn it on and off. However, I have now learnt that you need a 12v trigger to do this. Unfortunately my Yamaha RX-V1000 receiver does not have one.
Are there after market solutions, ie can I buy an independent 12v trigger and control it from my Harmony remote with the cord going into the Emotiva Amp to turn it on?
What I was thinking was, is there an independent remote controlled 12v trigger device that would plug into the a/c power and could be activated by by harmony remote with the trigger cable going into the amp.
So what I would do is simply include the 12v trigger in each activity in my harmony so when I fired up say the DVD activity, it would turn the dvd, TV, receiver, 12v trigger (which would activate the amp).
So in this example the 12v trigger is a completely independent device to the receiver, because my receiver does not have the outputs for it.
My mistake, there is a switched a/c outlet on the back of the receiver 100w max. So what you are saying is the get an a/c adaptor rated at 12v, plug it into the Yamaha and then take the 12 v cable to the amp?
My mistake, there is a switched a/c outlet on the back of the receiver 100w max. So what you are saying is the get an a/c adaptor rated at 12v, plug it into the Yamaha and then take the 12 v cable to the amp?
If you are in need of a power conditioner, many of them have a 12V source for triggering components. Some also have their own triggering methods, like plugging into that switched AC outlet on the back of the receiver to trigger the power amps. My Monster 5000 did this and it worked pretty well.
It's more expensive, but if you need one anyway, it's worth looking at.
This is an older thread, you may not receive a response, and could be reviving an old thread. Please consider creating a new thread.
Related Threads
?
?
?
?
?
Home Theater Forum and Systems
742.3K posts
170.9K members
Since 2006
A forum community dedicated to home theater owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about home audio/video, home theaters, troubleshooting, projects, DIY’s, product reviews and more!