Harman-Kardon AVR 430 Multiroom Operation, Multiroom Setup, Installation, RS-232Control

MULTIROOM OPERATION

The AVR 430 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 a separate source is listened to in the main room. In addition to providing for control over the selection of the remote source and its volume, the AVR 430 offers a comprehensive range of options for powering the speakers in the second zone.

■Using the line-level Multiroom Audio Outputs j, the selected source may be fed to optional, exter- nal 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 430 via a single Category 5/5e wire, so that remote zone speakers may be powered directly from the A-BUS module without the need for additional power, IR sensor or volume control wires to be run to the second zone.

In addition, the AVR 430 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 commands 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 system 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 respon- sible for making certain that all multiroom installation work is done properly and in compliance with all appli- cable codes and regulations.

For standard installations, follow the instructions shown on page 17 for the connection of speaker wire and IR remote wiring to the AVR 430.

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 36.

For installations where A-BUS modules are used, fol- low the instructions provided with the A-BUS remote modules or keypads. Additional information will also be made available through the Harman Kardon Web site at www.harmankardon.com.

RS-232 Control

The AVR 430 is rare among A/V receivers in that it provides the capability for full remote control from compatible computers or specialized remote control systems. RS-232 programming requires specialized programming knowledge and for that reason we rec- ommend that it only be done by qualified installers. For more information on using the RS-232 port for remote control, visit the Harman Kardon Web site at www.harmankardon.com or contact our customer service department.

Multiroom Setup

Once the audio and IR link connections have been made, the AVR 430 needs to be configured for multi-

room operation. Press the OSD Button to bring the MASTER MENU (Figure 1) to the screen. Press the ¤ Navigation Button o, until the on- screen ➔ cursor is next to the MULTI-ROOM line. Press the Set Button q to enter the MULTI-ROOM menu (Figure 16).

	* M U L T I - R O O M			S E T U P *
→
	M U L T I - R O O M :		O F F		O N
	M U L T I I N	:	F M	P R E S E T 0 1
	M U L T I V O L	:

B A C K T O M A S T E R M E N U

Figure 16

When the MULTI-ROOM menu appears, the on-screen ➔ cursor will be at the MULTI- ROOM line. Since this line is used to turn the system on and off, don’t make an adjustment here unless you wish to turn the system on at this time. To turn the sys- tem on, press the › Navigation Button o so that ON is highlighted. If you do not wish to turn the sys- tem on at this time or to proceed to the next step, press the ¤ Navigation Button o once so that the ➔ on-screen cursor is next to the MULTI IN line.

At the MULTI IN line, press the ‹/› Navigation Button o until the desired input to the multiroom system appears in the highlighted video. When the selection has been made, press the ¤ Navigation Button o once so that the ➔ on-screen cursor is next to the MULTI VOL line.

At the MULTI VOL line, press the ‹/› Navigation Button o until the desired volume level for the multiroom system is entered. DO NOT use the regular volume control knobs for this setting. When all settings for the multiroom setup have been made, press the ⁄/¤ Navigation Button o until the on-screen ➔ cursor is next to the BACK TO MASTER MENU line. If you have no other

adjustments to make, press the OSD Button to exit the menu system.

Multiroom Operation

When operating the AVR 430 from a remote room location where an IR sensor link has been connected to the AVR 430’s rear panel Multiroom IR Input f, you may use either the main remote control or the Zone II remote. To turn on the multiroom feed, press the AVR Selector e∫ to turn the unit on to the last source, or any of the other Selector Buttons

ç∂d to turn on to a specific source.

As long as an IR feed to the AVR 430 has been established from the remote room, using any of the buttons on either remote will control the remote loca- tion volume rî, change the tuner frequency wÉ, change the tuner preset v© or mute

the output ˚.

If the Remote IR Output Jack h on the AVR 430 is connected to an IR Input jack on compatible Harman Kardon audio components such as CD, DVD or cassette players, the transport functions of those machines may also be controlled using the Transport Controls tuƒ©˙∆ on either remote control.

To turn the system off from the remote room, press the Power Off Button aå. Remember that the AVR 430 may be turned on or off from the remote room, regardless of the system’s operation or status in the main room.

NOTE: When the tuner is selected as the source for the remote zone, any change to the frequency or pre- set will also change the station being listened to in the main room, if the tuner is in use there. Similarly, if someone in the main room changes the station, the change will also have an impact on the remote room.

To turn on the Multiroom system from the main listen- ing room, which is necessary before any A-BUS prod- ucts connected to the AVR may be used, press the Multiroom Button Q on the remote. When the MULTI ON/OFF message appears in the on-screen display and the Lower Display Line $, press the Set Button q and then press the ⁄/¤ Navigation Button o so that display changes to

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