Harman Kardon AVR 330 Owners Manual - Page 33

MULTIROOM OPERATION The AVR 330 is fully equipped to operate as the control 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 330 offers a comprehensive range of options for powering the speakers in the second zone. ■ Using the line-level Multiroom 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. In addition, the AVR 330 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 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 16 for the connection of speaker wire and IR remote wiring to the AVR 330. 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 31. Multiroom Setup Once the audio and IR link connections have been made, the AVR 330 needs to be configured for multiroom operation. Press the OSD Button v to bring the MASTER MENU (Figure 1) to the screen. Press the ¤ Button n, until the on-screen > cursor is next to the MULTI-ROOM line. Press the Set Button p to enter the MULTI-ROOM menu (Figure 11). * MULTI-ROOM SETUP * > MULTI-ROOM:OFF MULTI IN :FM PRESET 01 MULTI VOL : 25dB BACK TO MASTER MENU Figure 11 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 system on, press the › Button o so that ON is shown. If you do not wish to turn the system on at this time, or to proceed to the next step, press the ¤ Button n once so that the › on-screen cursor is next to the MULTI IN line. At the MULTI IN line, press the ‹/› Buttons o until the desired input to the multiroom system appears. When the selection has been made, press the ¤ Button n once so that the › onscreen cursor is next to the MULTI VOL line. At the MULTI VOL line, press the ‹/› Buttons 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 ⁄/¤ Buttons n 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 v to exit the menu system. Multiroom Operation When operating the AVR 330 from a remote room location where an IR sensor link has been connected to the AVR 330's rear-panel Multiroom IR Input ∞, you may use either the main remote control or the Zone II remote. To turn on the multiroom feed, press any of the Input Selector buttons on the Zone II remote ç∂ or the main remote eg. Press the AVR Selector f∫ to turn the unit on to the last source, or any of the other Selector buttons to turn on to a specific source. As long as an IR feed to the AVR 330 has been established from the remote room, using any of the buttons on either remote will control the remote location volume 38 î, change the tuner frequency uÉ, change the tuner preset 32 © or mute the output 42 ˚. If the Remote IR Output Jack § on the AVR 330 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 `ƒ˙∆ on either remote control. To turn the system off from the remote room, press the Power Off Button aå. Remember that the AVR 330 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 preset 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 impact the remote room. To activate the feed to the remote room, while you are in the main listening room where the AVR 330 is located, press the Multiroom Button 37 on the remote. Next, press the Set Button p. Press the ⁄/¤ Buttons n to turn the multiroom feed on or off. When the multiroom system is on, the Lower Display Line ¯ and OSD will display MULTI ON. Press the Set Button p to enter the setting. When the multiroom system is turned on, the input selected using the multiroom menu will be fed to the Multiroom Audio Outputs ¡ on the rear panel. The volume will be as set in the previous selection, although it may also be adjusted using an optional IR sensor and the Zone II remote in the remote location, or on the optional audio power amplifier connected to the Multiroom Audio Outputs ¡. MULTIROOM OPERATION 33