Multiroom Operation, Installation, IR Link

Multiroom Operation

The AVR65 is fully equipped to operate as the control center for a sophisticated multiroom operation with optional remote IR sensors, speakers and power amplifiers. Although some multiroom installations will require the services of a specially trained installer, it is possible for the average do-it-yourself hobbyist to install a simple remote room system. For additional information on using the AVR65 in multiroom installations we suggest that you contact your dealer or custom installer.

Installation

The key to remote room operation is to link the remote room to the AVR65’s location with wire for an infrared receiver and speakers or an amplifier.

IR Link

The remote room IR receiver should be connected to the AVR65 via standard coaxial cable. Plug the IR connection cable into the Multi jack c on the AVR65’s rear panel.

If other Harman Kardon compatible source equipment is part of the main room installation, the Remote IR Out jack b on the rear panel should be connected to IR IN jack on the CD player or cassette deck. This will enable the remote room location to control source equipment functions as well as the remote room input and volume.

NOTE: All remotely controlled compo- nents must be linked together in a daisy chain. Connect the IR OUT jack of one unit to the IR IN of the next to establish this chain.

Audio Link

Depending on the distance from the AVR65 to the remote room, two options are available.

One option is to run high-quality, shielded audio interconnect cable from the AVR65’s location to the remote room. At the remote room, connect the inter- connect cable to a stereo power amplifier. The amplifier will be connected to the room’s speakers. No volume control is required, as the AVR65 and the remote IR link will provide that function. At the AVR65, plug the audio interconnect cables into the Multi Out jacks d on the AVR65’s rear panel.

NOTE: The remote power amplifier must have signal sensing capability or be left on constantly to assure automatic operation at the remote room.

As an alternative, place the amplifier that will provide power to the remote location speakers in the same room as the AVR65, and connect the Multi Out jacks d on the rear panel to the audio input of the remote room amplifier. Use the appropriate speaker wire to connect the optional power amplifier to the remote speakers. High-quality wire of at least AWG14 is recommended for long multiroom connections.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Any cables run inside walls should be CL3/FT4 rated, or carry any other certification that is required by the NEC, NFPA or state and local building and electrical codes. To avoid interference, audio and speaker cables should not be parallel to, or in the same conduits with AC cables. If you have any questions about multiroom wiring consult your dealer, custom installer or a licensed contractor or electrician.

Multiroom Setup

Once the audio and IR link connections have been made, the AVR65 needs to be configured for multiroom operation using the following steps. When making these selections, you may use the front panel Information Display, or use the On- Screen Display system. Either the semi- OSD system may be used, in which case the choices will appear as a single-line display at the bottom of the screen, or as a full screen display. When the full-OSD display system is in use, the complete list of choices will appear on the screen.

To activate the semi-OSD, press the OSD button oonce. To activate the full-OSD, press the OSD button othree times. this will turn the semi-OSD on and then off. The full-OSD will appear on the third button press.

Once you have determined which, if any OSD system to use, setup and operation of the multiroom system is simple.

AVR65 120 volt Rev (C) 10/6/98