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#277118 27-Sep-2020 06:19
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Sorry for such a basic question, this is my first projector and am keen to make use of the trigger functions.

I have an Yamaha RX v2085 (2 trigger outs), Epson tw7100, ambertec 106 electric.

I think my two options are

Run two trigger cables from the receiver to the projector and screen.

Or Run one trigger cable from projector to the screen (would the hdmi from the receiver turn on the projector, which will then turn on the screen?)

Also I'm not sure where to find 12v (I believe 3.5mm) cables. Any help/tips would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

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  #2574782 27-Sep-2020 07:31
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Try Jaycar and look for 3.5mm mono audio cables.

 

 

 

https://www.jaycar.co.nz/audio-cable-3-5mm-mono-plug-to-3-5mm-mono-plug-1-5m/p/WA7006

 

 




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  #2574786 27-Sep-2020 07:50
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Pg49 of the Epson manual

 

 

 

Use CEC so when you turn the amp on the projector turns on or when you turn the projector on the amps turns on.


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  #2574791 27-Sep-2020 08:21
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Ah that's great, thanks so much.

I did come across the Jaycar one, but wasn't sure. What do you do for a longer cable? I'm guessing around 4-5m from the projector to the screen.

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  #2574799 27-Sep-2020 09:07
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Ah ok thank you. After searching I wasn't sure if I could use a stereo cable, some forum posts say they only had success with mono cables.

I will get a stereo and try it first, making sure I have access to change if need be.

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  #2574842 27-Sep-2020 11:45
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i have no idea sterio vs mono but you should be able to find longer lengths of the mono ones


 
 
 

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  #2574844 27-Sep-2020 11:55
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You can get stereo to mono adapters if the pin placement at one end is such that the shield cable doesnt connect correctly, but IME most sockets are made with the same tooling so the shield connection on mono is going to connect to shield on a stereo plug too. You would want to put one on both ends of the cable incase one device is using a stereo socket and just has the ring and sleeve connected together.





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