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Denon Receiver (4311) and the Trigger Out 12v/150Ma, Controlled AC Outlet.

post #1 of 22
1/5/12 at 10:17am
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I have a Denon 4311 and would like to use the TRIGGER OUT to turn on a controlled AC outlet when the Denon is on & shut off a controlled AC outlet when the Denon is off.

I have all my components in a rack, so I'm using the (to be) switched outlet to turn on a cooling fan.

I've looked at the:

Xantech AC-1
Russound ACT-1
Furman MA-15

Xantech says their device requires constant, I read Furman requires a dry contact closure...I called Denon, they say the TRIGGER OUT is a pulse, not constant....but I've never heard of that. Any ideas?

I simply want a product that is a DC Controlled (by the Denon) AC Outlet. What do I need?

Thanks!
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post #2 of 22
1/5/12 at 10:34am
It sounds like you want to be able to turn on a bunch of things at a single touch of a button. Why don't you get single remote controlled switch instead of using the denon as your master on/off switch?

http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&key...l_86s4ov6iqe_e
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post #3 of 22
1/5/12 at 10:38am
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Originally Posted by KidHorn View Post

It sounds like you want to be able to turn on a bunch of things at a single touch of a button. Why don't you get single remote controlled switch instead of using the denon as your master on/off switch?

http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&key...l_86s4ov6iqe_e

I only want 1 thing, FANS. Turn on with receiver, turn off receiver.

...This would have been easier if Denon still had switched AC outlets....
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post #4 of 22
1/5/12 at 10:42am
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I only want 1 thing, FANS. Turn on with receiver, turn off receiver.

...This would have been easier if Denon still had switched AC outlets....

OK, but doesn't everything funnel back to a 110v 60Hz electrical source that you can funnel through a single AC outlet?
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post #5 of 22
1/5/12 at 10:46am
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OK, but doesn't everything funnel back to a 110v 60Hz electrical source that you can funnel through a single AC outlet?

Yes. But I want it controlled be the Denon.
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post #6 of 22
1/5/12 at 10:48am
Im using the triggers to cycle my amps and can assure you this is not a pulsed signal. Most trigger devices require a constant +5 to +12 as it is required to hold a relay or even a ttl logic driver in its constant closed position.

What you need to ensure is that you dont exceed the 12V 150ma spec as you can damage the output device driver in the 4311. As a safe rule of thumb you shouldnt draw no more than 120mA from this line. Fans will draw a lot of current on initial startup but once moving, they draw less current..
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post #7 of 22
1/5/12 at 10:51am
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Originally Posted by aaks38 View Post

Im using the triggers to cycle my amps and can assure you this is not a pulsed signal. Most trigger devices require a constant +5 to +12 as it is required to hold a relay or even a ttl logic driver in its constant closed position.

What you need to ensure is that you dont exceed the 12V 150ma spec as you can damage the output device driver in the 4311. As a safe rule of thumb you shouldnt draw no more than 120mA from this line. Fans will draw a lot of current on initial startup but once moving, they draw less current..

I think the Xantech AC-1 will work then (I know its a 12v 2ma trigger). Right?
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post #8 of 22
1/5/12 at 12:27pm
You also have the option of using USB powered fans.

Also note there is a dedicated Denon 4311CI Owner's thread for more information.
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post #9 of 22
1/5/12 at 1:33pm
I assume you used to have an AC adapter running fan(s) that was simply plugged into the switched outlet of your old AVR... I do the same thing with the switched outlets on my older Denon.

If this is the case and you don't actually want to have trigger control to turn them on or off when the AVR is in use (just always on with the AVR) then just use a smart strip. Dead simple and it will work.

It's also a nice way to trigger your back lighting if you have any. People think I'm rich when they see the lights come on with the HT being fired up.
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post #10 of 22
1/5/12 at 1:48pm
Looks like the xantech draws 10-15ma at 12VDC so you should in theory be able to trigger about 8 of these devices safely. I am also doing the same thing with my 4311 in that i am triggering 2 emotiva amps and a belkin switched ac outlet which enable my subwoofers amps as i ran out of switched AC outlets. So you should be fine.

An AC strip with switched AC outlet control using 12VDC triggers is the way to go with the 4311.
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post #11 of 22
1/5/12 at 1:59pm
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Originally Posted by Slare View Post

I assume you used to have an AC adapter running fan(s) that was simply plugged into the switched outlet of your old AVR

Exactly.

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Originally Posted by aaks38 View Post

and a belkin switched ac outlet which enable my subwoofers amps as i ran out of switched AC outlets. So you should be fine.

My subwoofer has been plugged in and never really shut off in the opposite corner of the room than my equip rack. Should I run a ~100' remote signal cable and add another remote AC outlet turn on for it?

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An AC strip with switched AC outlet control using 12VDC triggers is the way to go with the 4311.

What products are you using.
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post #12 of 22
1/5/12 at 8:37pm
You said I hit the nail on the head for what you want to do, a $20 smart strip will accomplish it. No trigger setup, no costly trigger hardware. Plus you'll have several other outlets that are effectively switchable with your AVR.

My .02 is don't worry about the sub. The auto-turn on circuitry is one of the most common relays to fail, and leaving it on avoids unintentional shut down issues that will occur on movies with rare lfe content.
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post #13 of 22
1/5/12 at 8:58pm
Yeah the strip is a good idea but im not sure if it requires a device to be plugged in which it can detect the current draw and therefore shut off the ac power to the other outlets..but if it can work standalone with the sub itself, this would be the way to go as running a long trigger wire would be a pain. I personally prefer a dc trigger as it gives you true synchronization

Im using my 4311 to trigger a belkin pureav ac outlet but all of my gear is in the same vicinity.
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post #14 of 22
1/6/12 at 2:27am
Note that the SCGX series Smart Strips by BitsLtd do not always work with an AVR as the "control" item.

http://www.amazon.com/Smart-Energy-S.../dp/B000P1QJXQ
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post #15 of 22
1/6/12 at 5:10am
@dreamliner...

drop me a pm... i've got a bunch of triggered outlet devices sitting around doing nothing... i'll send you one for the cost of shipping...
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post #16 of 22
1/6/12 at 12:51pm
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Originally Posted by jdsmoothie View Post

Note that the SCGX series Smart Strips by BitsLtd do not always work with an AVR as the "control" item.

http://www.amazon.com/Smart-Energy-S.../dp/B000P1QJXQ

Haven't had any problems with my Denons (2807, 3808, 4308, 790, 890, 3310) or Yamahas (1000, 2000, 3000). They have an adjustable sensitivity range for the current draw of the switching item which required turning down relatively low to work with the AVR's... I think a lot of the people having problems don't realize that and expect it to just work out of the box.
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post #17 of 22
1/6/12 at 1:14pm
^^
A 2112CI owner recently posted that even with adjustments, the SCG3 wouldn't work correctly and when he asked the mfr about it, turns out the mfr doesn't recommend the SCGX series with an AVR as the control.
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post #18 of 22
1/6/12 at 2:42pm
I was looking at this the other day it was on sale the other day ($15-$19):

http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-Conserv...ref=pd_cp_hi_1

If I understand it correctly, plug the Denon 4311ci into the master and the fans into the Master Controlled, and for your always on/standby components, there are two outlets on the opposite end of the master outlet.

Of course, there are other alternatives probably already discussed in this thread.
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post #19 of 22
1/6/12 at 5:24pm
+1 on the smart strip. I use on with my Denon 2112 to turn fans and other things on and off with the amp. You can get them at Menards (if you have them) to test if they work for you.
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post #20 of 22
1/7/12 at 5:29am
I guess some smart strips don't work very well. I am using this one that I bought at Menards with no issues.
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post #21 of 22
1/29/12 at 2:01pm
As a follow up. I just found out leaving the network standby on my denon draws too much power to trigger the smartstrip to shut off.
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post #22 of 22
1/21/13 at 5:57pm
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I gotta say, I never figured this out. Regardless of if I connect to trigger out 1 or trigger out 2, the 4311 triggers 12v even if the 4311 is off or if ANY of the trigger options are set in the menu. If I shut all the trigger options off for BOTH triggers it doesnt turn on (obviously), but if I turn on even 1 condition, the denon will trigger the 12v even if the denon is off and regardless of what trigger out im connected to...mad.gif
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