Multiroom Operation

Multiroom

The AVR is fully equipped to operate as the con- trol center for a complete multiroom system that is capable of sending one source to a second zone in the house while separate source is lis- tened to in the main room. In addition to provid- ing for control over the selection of the remote source and its volume, the AVR offers a com- prehensive range of options for powering the speakers in the second zone.

•Using the line-levelMultiroom Audio Outputs ', the selected source may be fed to optional, external power amplifiers that may be matched to the specifics of the installation.

•When the main room system is configured for 5.1 operation, the Surround Back Left/Right amplifier channels may be used to power the remote zone so that no additional amplifiers are required.

•Using built-in A-BUS Ready technology, optional A-BUS modules may be connected to the AVR via a single Category Five wire, so that remote zone speakers may be powered directly from the module or keypad without the need for additional power, IR sensor or volume control wires to be run to the second zone.

In addition, the AVR includes a remote IR sensor input so that remote control commands from the Zone II remote included with the unit may be transmitted to the unit, while standard IR input/output jacks allow the remote zone’s com- mands to be sent to compatible IR-controlled source devices.

Installation

Although simple remote room systems may be installed by the average do-it-yourself hobbyist, the complexity of your multizone/multiroom sys- tem involves running wires inside of walls where the services of a specially trained installer may be required. Regardless of who does the work, please remember that local building codes may govern in-wall electrical work, including proper specification of any wiring used and the way in which it is connected. You are responsible for making certain that all Multiroom installation work is done properly and in compliance with all applicable codes and regulations.

For standard installations, follow the instructions shown on page 21 for the connection of speaker wire and IR remote wiring to the AVR.

For installations where the Surround Back Left/Right amplifier channels are used to power the remote zone, make certain that the system is configured for that type of operation, as shown on page 47.

For installations where A-BUS modules are used, follow the instructions provided with the A-BUS remote modules or keypads.

Additional information will also be made avail- able through the Harman Kardon Web Site at www.harmankardon.com.

Multiroom Setup

Once the audio and IR link connections have been made, the AVR needs to be configured for multiroom operation using the steps below. Press the OSD button L to bring the main menu (Figure 1) to the screen. Press the ⁄/¤ Button D until the Multiroom -tab on the left is highlighted in white. Press the Set button F to enter the MULTIROOM SETUP menu (Figure 30).

Figure 30

When the MULTIROOM SETUP menu appears, the blue cursor bar will be at the Multiroom line. Since this line is used to turn the system on and off, do not make an adjustment here unless you wish to turn the sys- tem on at this time. To turn the system on, press the Set Button F, followed by the › button

so that ON is highlighted. If you do not wish to turn the system on at this time or to pro- ceed to the next step, press the ¤ Button D once so that the blue cursor bar is highlighting the Source line.

At the Source line, press the press the Set Button F, followed by the ‹/› buttons

Euntil the desired Audio/Video input to the multi-room system appears. When the selec- tion has been made, press the Set Button F to confirm your choice, and continue to the Default Volume line by pressing the

¤ Button D.

At the Default Volume line, press the Set Button F, followed by the ‹ / › buttons

Eor hold them pressed until the desired volume level for the multi-room system is entered and press Set F to confirm your choice. DO NOT use the regular volume control knobs for this setting.

Surround Amplifier Channel Assignment

The AVR is equipped with seven full-power amplifier channels to allow for complete

7.1-channel operation without the need for additional external amplifiers. However, in some installations you may wish to use the traditional 5.1-channel configuration for the main listening room, which allows the surround back left/right amplifier channels to be used to power speakers placed in a remote zone location.

If you wish to use the Surround Back channel amplifiers to power the remote zone, you must change a setting in the MULTIROOM SETUP menu. To make that change, first call up the menu system by pressing the OSD Button L to bring the main menu (Figure 1) to the screen. Next, press the ¤ Button D until the Multiroom tab is highlighted in white. Press the Set Button F to enter the MULTIROOM SETUP menu.

To change the setting so that the Surround Back amplifiers are fed by the source selected through the Multiroom system, press the ⁄/¤ Button

Duntil the SB Amps line is highlighted in blue. Press the Set Button F, followed by the ‹ / › buttons E so that MULTI is high- lighted in blue text and press the Set Button F.

Remember that once this setting is made you will not be able to take advantage of any of the 6.1/7.1- channel decoding or processing modes, and no Surround Back speakers must be selected in the speaker setup procedure outlined earlier. In addition the speakers used for the remote zone must be connected to the

Surround Back/Multiroom Speaker Outputs . The volume for these speakers is set by the multiroom system, as explained on page 47 of this manual.