AmpGenie Signal-Sensing Automatic Remote Control User Guide
- June 13, 2024
- AmpGenie
Table of Contents
AmpGenie Signal-Sensing Automatic Remote Control
IN THE BOX
MEET YOUR AMP GENIE
QUICK START INSTRUCTIONS
SET SWITCHES
- A Set Switches #l-6 to OFF for Initial setup,
- B. Set Switches #7-10 for your receiver brand.
CONNECT IR & USB POWER
If your receiver has an IR Input jack on the back, supply your own 1/8′ male-
male cable to connect Amp Genie’s IR Output, connect USB power, and skip to
Step 4. Plug In the Included IR Emitter. Then connect Amp Genie to USB power,
front LEDs will turn on.
ATTACH IR EMITTER TO RECEIVER
IR placement is critical to Amp Genie’s performance, so test carefully before
adhering.
Locate the IR window on the front panel of your receiver. By repeatedly short-
pressing the TEST button, identify the spot where the receiver responds to Amp
Genie’s commands.
Once you find the best location, remove the adhesive backing and stick it on
the face of the receiver’s IR window. Test again with the emitter in place to
confirm operation.
CONNECT SOURCE AUDIO TO A SELECTABLE RECEIVER INPUT
Ensure that your source is connected to 1 of the 2 inputs that Amp Genie
supports by short-pressing the TEST button and confirming that you can hear
your source. Amp Genie supports 2 inputs (1 analog & 1 digital by default) for
each receiver brand. Switch #l toggles which input I.A I B) is selected by Amp
Genie. On most newer receivers, you may need to assign your source to a
Selectable Input in your receiver’s on-screen setup. On Denon receivers, Amp
Genie sends ‘Quick Select 2’ and ‘Quick Select 3’, Configure your Denon Quick
Select scenes 2-3 for the proper input you want Amp Genie to select. Once
setup properly, Amp Genie will power on and select the proper input when you
short-press TEST. and will power off when you long-press TEST. Continue to
page 4.
AMP GENIE SUPPORTED RECEIVER INPUTS – ASSIGNABLE ON-SCREEN
CONNECT AUDIO TO AMP GENIE
Connect a 2nd audio feed from your audio source to ONE of Amp Genie’s 3 inputs
(SPDIF/Analog/Optica0. Connect ONLY ONE audio cable to Amp Genie. All 3 inputs
are treated equally for triggering purposes. If your source has only 1 Analog
output, then use the included Analog Audio Cable w/Built-in Splitter.
CUSTOMIZE ADVANCED FEATURES USING SWITCHES 2-6
Now that your receiver Is controlled properly by Amp Genie, customize other
settings using Switches 2-6. See Step 1 for a guide to each Switch’s
functionality. For a full 11st of advanced features, Including how to use 2
Amp Genies with a single receiver, to automate multiple input sources, go to
www.AmpGenie.com/support or scan the QR
code below.
IMPORTANT TIPS
- Always press RESET or Cycle Power after changing Switch settings.
- Keep your audio source volume at minimum 40% so Amp Genie can hear it.
- For TV Audio (Optical or SPDIF}, set TV’s Digital Output Format to PCM.
- If you require further technical assistance, please visit www.AmpGenie.com/support.
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