Trigger cable lowers temperatures & power consumption

[Spindrift]

OK, so I have my new RCA/XLR cable to hooked up the companion and have set my configuration for pre-outs (both RCAs left of the XLR input on the Companion (they don't work as intended but I'll sort that out in time...).

DPM is "on" in the general settings - not sure how that may factor in...

Also have the trigger cable set and it works - can turn on/off both units at the same time via remote.

Having not used the system for well over a week prior to firing it up my 200 was stone cold but the Companion's top was quite warm to the touch. It was not in standby (dimmed display) - it was off for sure.
Is this normal given I've tried to replicate the signal chain and trigger set up throughout this thread?

Operating temps after an hour running 4ohm speakers not hard at -18dB are:

200 - A=39, D=34, S=40
Comp - A=44, D=43, S= 48

I was hoping that my current hook up configuration would bring about cooler temps on the Companion.

BTW - other than being able to use the two RCA inputs located left of the XLR on the Companion ( as preouts mentioned above that don't work) I cannot access any other inputs (USB/Ethernet, Optical #1, Line 1/2)  on the Companion - they all show as off/dark/unavailable. I believe I've read that others have access to more than just the 2 I am acquiring access to - what am I doing wrong?

TIA
Ron

Hi Ron 

I think the issue may be related to the connection between the master and companion - for the trigger cable to work and the inputs on the companion to be active you have to select "changing inputs" and "share sources from companion" when you are in the advanced configurator - then you can click on the inputs you want active on the companion - you will notice though, the only link allowed if you want to use the companion inputs is the RCA to RCA one - I don't believe you can use the RCA  to XLR able IF you want to use companion inputs

If you want to use the RCA to XLR cable to connect the units, you won't be able to use any companion inputs (with the exception of a sub) and the companion usually runs a couple of degrees hotter - there is no need for the trigger cable in this case - the RCA to XLR cable takes care of all the communication 

Hope that helps!