Harman Kardon AVR80 Owners Manual - Page 38

AVR80 manual 11/01/98 13:01 Side 32 Multiroom Operation 32 ENGLISH The AVR80 is unique among A/V receivers in that it is equipped to operate as the control center for a sophisticated multiroom operation with accessories as simple as a remote IR sensor or as sophisticated as a specialized external amplifier and a special version of the world-famous AudioAccess wall mounted keypad controls. 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. For additional information on using the AVR80 in multiroom installations we suggest that you contact your dealer or custom installer. Installation The key to remote room operation is to link the remote room to the AVR80's location with wire for an infrared receiver and speakers or an amplifier. NOTE: All remotely controlled components must be linked together in a daisy chain. Connect the IR OUT jack of one unit to the IR IN of the next to establish this chain. Audio Link Depending on the distance from the AVR 80 to the remote room, two options are available. As an alternative, the amplifier may be placed at the same location as the AVR80, with a standard audio interconnect between the two. Speaker wires should then be run to the remote room. High quality AWG-12 speaker wire is preferred. IMPORTANT NOTE: Any cables run inside walls should carry safety certification that is required by the local building and electrical codes. To avoid interference, audio and speaker cables should not be parallel to, or in the same conduits with AC cables. If you have any questions about multi-room wiring consult your dealer, custom installer or electrician. IR Link The remote room IR receiver should be connected to the AVR80 via standard coaxial cable. Plug the IR connection cable into the mini jack inside the Multi area in the middle of the AVR80's rear panel.œ If other Harman Kardon compatible source equipment is part of the main room installation, the REMOTE CONT. OUT jack on the rear panel ∑ should be connected to IR IN jack on the CD player or cassette deck. This will enable the remote room location to control source equipment functions as well as the remote room input and volume. The preferred method is to run high quality, shielded audio interconnect cable from the AVR80's location to the remote room. At the remote room, connect the interconnect cable to a stereo power amplifier. The amplifier will be connected to the room's speakers. No volume control is required, as the AVR80 and the remote IR link will provide that function. At the AVR80, plug the audio interconnect cable into the MULTI OUT jacks ® at the top left corner of the AVR 80's rear panel. NOTE: The remote power amplifier must have signal sensing capability or be left on constantly to assure automatic operation at the remote room. Set-up Once the equipment connections have been made, the AVR80 needs to be configured for multiroom operation by following these steps: 1. Press the SELECT r to bring the MAIN MENU to the screen (Figure #1). Press the ¤ button q four times until the on screen > cursor is pointing to MULTI ROOM SEL and press SELECT r. The video screen will move to the MULTI ROOM SELECTOR menu (Figure #17). 2. Press the › button q until the desired input source for the multi room system is selected.