To change the length of time that the semi-OSD dis- plays remain on the screen, go to the ADVANCED menu as outlined earlier, and press the ⁄/¤ Navigation Buttons n as needed, until the SEMI OSD TIME OUT line is highlighted
in reverse video. Next, press the ‹/› Navigation Buttons n until the desired time in seconds is dis- played. Unlike most of the other options in this menu, this is a permanent setting change, and the time-out entry will remain in effect until it is changed, even when the unit is turned off.
If you wish to make other adjustments, press the
⁄/¤ Navigation Buttons n until the desired set- ting is highlighted in reverse video, or highlight the RETURN TO MAIN MENU line and then press the Set Button p to select another menu for adjustment. If no further adjustments are required, press the OSD Button 31 to exit the menu system.
Full-OSD Time-Out Adjustment
The FULL OSD menu system is used to simplify the setup and adjustment of the DPR 1001, using a series of on-screen menus. The factory default setting for these menus leaves them on the screen for 20 seconds after a period of inactivity before they disap- pear from the screen (Time-Out). Time-Out is a safety measure to prevent image retention of the menu text in your monitor or projector, which might happen if it were left on indefinitely. However, some viewers may prefer a slightly longer or shorter period before the Time Out display.
To change the Full-OSD Time-Out, you will need to make an adjustment in the ADVANCED menu (Figure 13). To start the adjustment, press the OSD Button 31 to bring the MAIN menu to the screen. Press the ¤ Navigation Button n, until the ADVANCED line is highlighted in reverse video. Press the Set Button p to enter the ADVANCED menu (Figure 13).
At the ADVANCED menu (Figure 13) make certain that the FULL OSD TIME OUT line is highlighted in reverse video by pressing the ⁄/¤ Navigation Buttons n as needed. Next, press the
‹/› Navigation Buttons n until the desired time is displayed in seconds. Unlike most of the other options in this menu, this is a permanent setting change, and the Time-Out entry will remain in effect until it is changed, even if the unit is turned off.
If you wish to make other adjustments, press the
⁄/¤ Navigation Buttons n until the desired set- ting is highlighted in reverse video, or highlight the RETURN TO MAIN MENU line and then press the Set Button p to select another menu for
adjustment. If no further adjustments are required, press the OSD Button 31 to exit the menu system.
Multiroom Operation
The DPR 1001 is fully equipped to operate as the control center for a multiroom system with optional remote external infrared (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.
Installation
The key to remote room operation is to link the remote room to the DPR 1001’s location with wire for an infrared link and speakers or an amplifier. For installation instructions for Multiroom use, see page 15.
Multiroom Setup
Once the audio and IR link connections have been made, the DPR 1001 needs to be configured for multi- room operation using the steps below. Press the OSD Button 31 to bring the MAIN menu (Figure 1) to the screen. Press the ¤ Navigation Button n until the MULTI-ROOM line is highlighted. Press the Set Button p to enter the MULTI-ROOM menu (Figure 14).
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M U L T I - R O O M : O F F
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 | : |
R E T U R N T O | M A I N M E N U |
Figure 14
When the MULTI-ROOM menu appears, the MULTI-ROOM line will be highlighted. Since this line is used to turn the system on and off, do not make an adjustment here unless you wish to turn the system on at this time. To turn the system on, press the › Navigation Button n so that ON appears. If you do not wish to turn the system on at this time or to proceed to the next step, press the ¤ Navigation Button n so that the MULTI IN line is highlighted.
At the MULTI IN line, press the ‹/› Navigation Buttons n until the desired input to the multiroom system appears. When the selection has been made, press the ¤ Navigation Button n once so that the MULTI VOL line is highlighted.
At the MULTI VOL line, press the ‹/› Navigation Buttons n 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 Buttons n until the RETURN TO MAIN MENU line is highlighted. If you have no other adjustments to make, press the OSD Button 31 to exit the menu system.
Multiroom Amplifier Configuration
Since the DPR 1001 is equipped with seven channels of amplification, they may be allocated to either full 7.1 channel operation, or they may alternatively be used to power speakers that are fed the output of the multiroom system. Thus, when only 5.1 channels are required for the main listening room, you may power speakers in a second zone without the need for additional external amplifiers. This is a major improvement over the use of simple “Speaker A/B” switches, as it allows for a fully separate source and independent volume levels at the remote location.
To configure the DPR so that the amplifiers normally used for the Surround Back channels are used for the multiroom system, you must make an adjustment in the ADVANCED menu (Figure 13). To start the adjust- ment, press the OSD Button 31 to bring the MAIN menu to the screen. Next, press the ¤ Navigation Button n until the ADVANCED line is highlighted in reverse video. Press the Set Button
pto enter the ADVANCED menu.
When the ADVANCED menu is on the screen, the SB AMPS item at the top of the menu list will be highlighted in reverse video. Press the ‹/› Navigation Buttons n so that the right side of the menu line changes to MULTI ROOM.
When this configuration adjustment is complete, press the ⁄/¤ Navigation Buttons n until RETURN TO MAIN MENU is highlighted in reverse video and press the Set Button p to select another menu for adjustment. If no further adjustments are required, press the OSD Button 31 to exit the menu system.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Once the amplifiers are configured as shown above so that the multiroom outputs are pow- ered by the DPR’s internal amplifier, the speaker configu- ration will automatically be reset for 5.1 channel opera- tion in the main room. This means that 6.1/7.1-channel operation will not be possible until the setting shown above is returned to OFF. For that reason, use of the internal amplifier for multiroom operation is recommended only if your main listening room uses a 5.1 speaker system. If the main room has a 6.1 or 7.1 speaker setup, it will be necessary to use an optional, external power amplifier to power the speakers used in the multiroom system.
