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Chapter
13
TheaterLinX
Overview
TheaterLinX functions as a bridge between DigiLinX and the home theater. This
allows the two channel audio of a source that exists on the DigiLinX network to be
used on the home theater’s receiver. It also allows the two channel audio of the
receiver to be used by DigiLinX. Sources that are fed into the receiver can be
controlled and played by DigiLinX using the receiver’s line level stereo output. In
addition to controlling the receiver and the sources, the TH100 also includes IR output
for controlling the display.
TheaterLinX (TH100) includes IR control or two-way RS-232 for control of the home
theater’s audio/video receiver/processor, or sources. TheaterLinX includes a built-in
IR receiver to enable IR learning for commands such as volume up/down, mute,
audio/video mode, power on/off, source select, channel up/down, tone adjustment
surround sound, navigation buttons and more. All functions can be offered to a
homeowner via an intuitive interface on a TouchLinX touch screen or any IP-enabled
device in the home.
Additional benefits of TheaterLinX include the use of DigiLinX macros for
automation control of drapes, theater screens, projector lifts, etc. via three contact
closures. Macros can be used to automatically execute a list of functions such as
turning on the projector, opening up the movie drapes, set the screen masking (i.e.
2.35.1), turn on the processor, amplifier(s) and HD video source, and start the movie,
as audio is then distributed to other rooms throughout the home. The input sensor is
capable of monitoring the power level of a device and triggering a DigiLinX macro.
For example, a home theater could have a motion sensor that triggers a macro to turn
on walkway lights when motion is detected.
Three RS-232 AV receiver drivers are included: Marantz, Denon, and Arcam. These
drivers have been written to work with the new receiver GUI. For receivers that don’t
have drivers, the TH100 can use IR.
TheaterLinX can be shelf, or rack mounted.
Figure 13-1 shows the front panel of the TheaterLinX.