Harman Kardon AVR 1710S Owners Manual - Page 19

ENGLISH ENGLISH Install a Multizone System AVR Making Connections AVR 1710S/AVR 171S only: Install a Multizone System IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE: Installing a multizone system typically requires running cables inside walls. Always comply with the appropriate safety codes when installing concealed wiring, particularly all applicable building codes. Failure to do so may present a safety hazard. If you have any doubt about your ability to work with electrical wiring, hire a licensed electrician or custom installer to install the multizone system. B. Connect an external amplifier to the AVR's Zone 2 Out connectors. This method offers the benefit of retaining a 7.1-channel home theater in the main room simultaneously with multizone operation, although it does require an additional amplifier for Zone 2. We recommend that you place the Zone 2 amplifier in the same room as the AVR so that you can use a short length of stereo audio cable along with a long run of speaker wire to the remote room. A long run of stereo audio cable would increase the chance of signal degradation. Depending on your Zone 2 amplifier you can distribute the audio signal to a single pair of speakers or to several pairs placed in different rooms. NOTE: Only the following analog audio sources are available to Zone 2: the internal radio, an iPod/iPhone device or a USB memory device inserted in the AVR's USB port and up to two source devices connected to the rear-panel Analog Audio In 1 and 2 connectors. Your AVR offers two different methods of distributing audio to other areas in your home. Each requires different connections: A. Connect the Zone 2 speakers directly to the Assigned Amp Speaker Output connectors. Assign the Assigned Amp channels to power the Zone 2 speakers (see Manual Speaker Setup, on page 30). This method allows you to power a single pair of speakers for Zone 2. This method offers the benefit of reduced cost and complexity, but your home theater system will be limited to 5.1 channels - the AVR will automatically downmix the playback of programs recorded in 6.1 or 7.1 channels to 5.1 channels. Zone 2 Speakers Speaker Wire (not supplied) Zone 2 Speakers Speaker Wire (not supplied) Zone 2 Main Room Stereo Audio Cable (not supplied) Speaker Wire (not supplied) Assigned Amp Speaker Connectors Zone 2 Main Room Speaker Wire (not supplied) AVR FL C FR LFE 5.1-Channel Home Theater Speaker System SL SR Zone 2 Amplifier (not supplied) AVR FL C FR LFE 7.1-Channel Home Theater Speaker System SL SR SBL SBR 19