AVH21........................... 17 WPS21 ..........................17 KP21 ............................. 17 AVR21EN FRONT PANEL FEATURES ..................18 AVR21EN FRONT PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAY FEATURES..........22 AVR21EN REAR PANEL FEATURES ..................24 SPF FEATURES (SOURCE POWER FLAG)................30 AVR21ENR1 REMOTE FEATURES..................... 33 AVR21ENR1 FUNCTION LIST ..................... 41 MAIN ROOM INSTALLATION &...
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Macro Programming ......................108 Resetting the Remote ......................112 MAIN ROOM OPERATION......................114 Basic Operation........................114 Turning the AVR21EN On or Off..................114 Main Room Sleep Mode....................114 Source Selection....................... 115 6-Channel/8-Channel Direct Input ................... 115 Volume and Tone Control ....................116 Video Processing ........................
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MAIN ROOM TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ................131 Processor Reset ........................132 APPENDIX ..........................133 System Defaults ........................133 Personal Settings Worksheets .................... 133 AVR21EN SPECIFICATIONS..................... 135 MULTIROOM COMPONENTS....................137 AVH21 FRONT PANEL FEATURES..................137 AVH21 REAR PANEL FEATURES..................138 AVH21 TOP FEATURES ......................140 AVH21 STATUS PANEL FEATURES..................
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AVH21 Hub Configuration Switch ..................163 HEAD END CONNECTIONS....................163 AVH21 Connections......................163 Power In......................... 163 Uplink/Multiroom Link....................165 Keypad Connections....................166 Source Video In ......................167 Camera Video In ......................167 Zone (KP) Video Out..................... 168 Door 1 ..........................168 Door 2 ..........................
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Learning Commands......................201 Learn Device........................202 Learn Button: ........................202 Macro Programming ......................204 Resetting the Remote ......................208 MULTIROOM SYSTEM OPERATION ..................209 Power On..........................210 Power Off ..........................210 Volume Control........................210 Source Selection (Entertainment) ..................210 Source Control ........................210 Party Mode ..........................
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all of these instructions before operating and save instructions for later use. Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. Heed Warnings –...
RG6 coaxial cable. Each hub can distribute the six ‘whole-house’ A/V sources from the AVR21EN to up to seven remote rooms or ‘zones’. Additionally, up to seven video cameras can be connected for security surveillance or incorporated with the KP21 Keypad microphones for whole-house A/V paging and monitoring.
2 RJ45 Multiroom link terminals for connection to W.H.E.N. Hubs and Keypads. • 1 switched and 1 unswitched AC outlet. Remote Rooms • Utilizes AVR21EN Processor/Controller for multiroom source control and power management. • Scalable design allows system configuration from 1 to 20 Zones. •...
EXAMPLE – (Eurostar Italic type) indicates a message that is displayed on a keypad LCD screen. – (number in a square) indicates an AVR21EN front-panel control or connection. – (number in a circle) indicates an AVR21EN rear-panel connection. – (number in an oval) indicates a button on the Main Room remote (AVR21ENR1).
Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR21EN has been designed for use with 120-volt AC current. Connection to a line voltage other than that for which it is intended can create a safety and fire hazard and may damage the unit.
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Cleaning When the unit gets dirty, wipe it with a clean, soft, dry cloth. NEVER use benzene, aerosol cleaners, thinner, alcohol or any other volatile cleaning agent. Do not use abrasive cleaners, as they may damage the finish of metal parts. Avoid spraying insecticide near the unit. Moving the Unit Before moving the unit, be certain to disconnect any interconnection cords with other components, and make certain that you disconnect the unit from the AC outlet.
Audio/Video Surround Receiver. All source components that will be played in the Main and Remote Rooms will be located near and connected to the AVR21EN. The Home Theater speakers also connect directly to the AVR21EN.
When using multiple Hubs, the Multiroom Link and video connections are ‘daisy-chained’ from one Hub to the next. The AVR21EN is connected to Hub 1 for zones 1-7. Hub 1 is daisy-chained to Hub 2 for zones 8-14, and Hub 2 is daisy-chained to Hub 3 for zones 15-20.
Multiroom Link (Multiroom Application With up to Two Remote Audio Only Zones) Pull one, CAT5e cable from each Multiroom Link terminal on the AVR21EN rear panel to each of up to two KP21 Keypads to provide control and digital audio signals up to two Remote Rooms. It is highly recommended that these CAT5e cables be run through the location that would be used for installing AVH21Hubs, should the system be expanded for additional zones at a later date.
This section is an overview of the pre-wiring that that should be done during construction and prior to installation for the Remote Room sections of the system. NOTE: This section assumes that the AVR21EN, AVH21(s) and WPS21(s) are all in the same location.
AVR21EN FRONT PANEL FEATURES Figure 1 AVR21EN Front Panel 1. Main Power Switch 2. Standby/On Button Headphone Jack Surround Mode Group Selector Surround Mode Selector Tuning Selector Mode Adjust Down Mode Set Mode Adjust Up 10 Tuner Band Selector 11 Preset Station Selector...
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Button is red. When the unit is on, the light in the button is green. 3. Headphone Jack: This jack may be used to listen to the AVR21EN’s output through a pair of headphones.
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Speaker, Channel, Digital Sel and Delay Mode parameters. For example, press Tone Mode. TONE IN/OUT will appear on the lower display line [square 34]. Press one of the Mode Adjust Buttons [squares 7, 9] to select TONE IN . Press Tone Mode [square 30] again. TREBLE MODE will appear in the lower display line.
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Connections for more information on switching these jacks between an input and output.) 24. Main Room Volume Control: Turn this knob clockwise to increase the volume, counterclockwise to decrease the volume. If the AVR21EN is muted, adjusting the volume control will automatically release the unit from the silenced condition.
29. Speaker Selector: Press this button to begin the process of configuring the AVR21EN for the type of speakers it is being used with. For complete information on configuring the speaker settings, see section: AVR21EN Configuration/Speaker Setup. 30. Tone Mode Selector: This button controls the tone mode settings, enabling adjustment of the bass and treble boost/cut.
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“small” speaker is selected and as a larger icon with three connected boxes when “large” speakers are selected. When only the speaker position letters appear, no speaker has been assigned to that position. (See section: AVR21EN Configuration/Speaker Setup for more information on configuring speakers.) The letters inside each box also indicate the active input channels.
AVR21EN REAR PANEL FEATURES Figure 3 AVR21EN Rear Panel 1. Disc 1 Analog Audio/Video Inputs 2. Disc 2 Analog Audio/Video Inputs 3. Disc 3 Analog Audio/Video Inputs 4. VR Analog Audio/Video Inputs 5. VR Analog Audio/Video Outputs 6. Cable/Sat Analog Audio/Video Inputs 7.
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28. Remote IR Input 29. RS232 Port 30. Multiroom Link 31. Switched AC Outlet 32. Unswitched AC Outlet 33. AC Power Cord Jack 34. DVD Changer Interface Terminals 35. Common IR Control Output 36. Source IR Control Output 37. Video Source Outputs 38.
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6. Cable/Sat Analog Audio/Video Inputs: Connect the left/right analog audio and composite or S-Video jacks of a cable box or satellite receiver to these jacks. The AVR21EN’s remote control has Cable, Satellite or Off-Air as the default devices available for this input, but you may connect any audio/video source such as a DVD/CD player, VCR, personal video recorder, or other device to these inputs.
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9. Disc 1 Component Video Inputs: Connect the component video outputs of a DVD player or any other video source equipped with Y/Pr/Pb or RGB component video outputs to these jacks. The factory default is for these jacks to be linked to the Disc 1 Analog Audio Inputs [circle 1] and the Coaxial 1 Digital Audio Input [circle 19], but you may change the digital audio input setting at any time through the MAIN ROOM/SOURCES...
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Connect this jack to the “IR IN” jack on appropriately compatible IR controlled equipment. 28. Remote IR Input: If the AVR21EN’s front-panel IR sensor is blocked due to cabinet doors or other obstructions, an external IR sensor may be used. Connect the output of the sensor to this jack.
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Unswitched AC Outlet: This outlet may be used to power any AC device as long as its power consumption does not exceed 100 watts. The power will remain available at this outlet as long as the AVR21EN is plugged into an AC power source, regardless of whether the AVR itself is on or off.
When no signal is detected, the source is OFF and the SPF waits for a change of status. When a composite video or coaxial digital audio signal is detected, the SPF sends a 12V control voltage to an AVR21EN SPF FLAG-IN [circle 39] to let the AVR know the component is ON.
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4. Red Power LED: One, red LED illuminates when the SPF is connected to DC power. 5. Power Input: One, 2.1mm coaxial jack, connects to an Audioaccess SPF/PS Power Supply. 6. Power Pass-Through: Allows connection of a ‘power bus’ so multiple SPF’s can be powered from one SPF/PS Power Supply.
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Through connects to the Power Input jack on next SPF using the included 2.1mm to 2.1mm coaxial plug jumper wire. Up to six SPF’s can be powered from one SPF/PS. Figure 6 SPF Power Bus and Signal Flow...
AVR21ENR1 REMOTE FEATURES 1. Power Off (All) 2. Power On (All) 3. LCD Information Display 4. Input Selectors 5. System (AVR) Selector 6. TV Mode Select 7. 6CH/8CH Input Select 8. Faroudja Processor On/Off 9. Test Tone Button 10. SPL Select Button 11.
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4. Input Selectors: Pressing one of these buttons will perform three actions at the same time. First, if the AVR21EN is not turned on, this will power up the unit. Next, it will select the source shown on the button as the input to the AVR21EN. Finally, it will change the remote control so that it controls the device selected.
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AVR Upper Display Line [square 33]. 9. Test Tone Button: Press this button to stop the sequence used to calibrate the AVR21EN’s output levels during EzSet/EQ. (See sections: AVR21EN Configuration/EzSet/EQ and Output Level Adjustment for more information on calibrating the AVR21EN speaker level audio output.)
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17. Exit/Cancel Button: When programming the remote, press this button to cancel the current function and return to the previous remote function. 18. Set Button: This button is used to enter settings into the AVR21EN’s memory, or to confirm a selection while setting delay distances, speaker configuration and output level adjustments.
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22. Record/Stop/Pause Transport Controls: These buttons have no direct function on the AVR21EN, but are used when the remote is programmed for a compatible DVD, CD or tape player. Pressing these buttons will transmit a stop, record, or pause command, according to the capabilities of the player being controlled.
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AVR21EN Configuration/Programming The AVR21ENR1 Remote Control. 37. Top Menu/PIP On/Off/PIP Swap/AM/FM Button: When one of the AVR21EN internal tuners has been selected, or when using an external tuner, press this button once to toggle the Tuner band.
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AVH21 Door Relays. (Requires Main Room Keypad.) 49. Door Answer/Talk Button: Press this button to listen to a two-way audio door monitor connected to the Door A/V jacks on the AVR21EN. Press and Hold to talk to the door panel. (Requires Main Room Keyapd.)
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A/V components. This jack turns on and off with AVR power status. The Trigger button turns the control voltage from this jack ON/OFF while the AVR is ON. 51. Mute Button: Press this button to momentarily silence the AVR21EN. Press it again, or use the Volume Up/Down Control [oval 20] to restore audio.
AVR21ENR1 FUNCTION LIST Figure 8 AVR21ENR1 Button Locations...
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TV (after pressing TV SATELLITE No. Button Name AVR Function DISC 1/2/3 RADIO 1/2 A/V AUX CBL/SAT 6CH/8CH GAME CAMCORDER Button) CD ( R ) DVD ( R ) RADIO All On Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On...
MAIN ROOM INSTALLATION & SETUP Figure 10 Typical Main Room Connections Installing AVR21EN and Source Components After unpacking the unit, locating it in a place with adequate ventilation and placing it on a solid surface capable of supporting its weight, you will need to make the connections to your audio and video equipment.
NOTE 2: Video will default to the highest quality signal available. NOTE 3: When a source is connected to the AVR21EN via component video connections, it is also necessary to connect the composite and/or S-Video outputs of the source device to the AVR21EN if you wish to take advantage of the record outputs.
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Coaxial Digital Audio 1. Connect the Coaxial Digital Output of a DVD/CD player to the Signal Input Jack [star 1] on a SPF. 2. Connect the Signal Output Jack [star 2] on the SPF to the Coaxial 1 [circle 19] jack on the AVR rear panel.
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2. Connect a DB9 cable from the aDock A/V Adaptor to the Disc 3 DVD Changer Interface Terminal [circle 34] on the AVR21EN Rear Panel as shown in Figure 11. This will provide control to the iPod and send A/V signals and metadata to the AVR21EN.
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NOTE 2: Video will default to the highest quality signal available. NOTE 3: When a source is connected to the AVR21EN via component video connections, it is also necessary to connect the composite and/or S-Video outputs of the source device to the AVR21EN if you wish to take advantage of the record outputs.
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NOTE 2: Video will default to the highest quality signal available. NOTE 3: When a source is connected to the AVR21EN via component video connections, it is also necessary to connect the composite and/or S-Video outputs of the source device to the AVR21EN if you wish to take advantage of the record outputs.
3. Connect the 3.5mm mini-plug pig-tail [star 3] to the AUX SPF IN [circle 39] on the AVR rear panel. 4. If using one SPF, connect the Power Input [star 5] to an Audioaccess SPF/PS Power Supply. If using multiple SPFs, connect the Power Input [star 5] to the Power Pass- Through [star 6] on the previous SPF using the included 2.1mm jumper wire.
When connecting the AVR21EN to a standard, analog video display that only has standard composite and S-Video inputs, the component video inputs on the AVR21EN may not be used. 1. Connect the Composite and/or S-Video Monitor Outputs [circle 40] to the matching composite and S-Video inputs on your video display, depending on which types of video are output by your source devices.
(+) terminal of each speaker connection on the AVR now carries a specific color code, as noted in the section: AVR21EN Rear Panel Features. However, most speakers still use a red terminal for the positive connection. Connect the “negative” or “black”...
1. Attach an IR emitter (Audioaccess IREMIT1) to the faceplate of the device to be controlled. 2. Carefully run the emitter wire back to the AVR21EN Rear Panel and connect it to the appropriate Control Out [circle 36] device jack.
Multiroom Link The Multiroom Link connects the AVR21EN to the AVH21 A/V Hubs in multiroom applications. Connect a CAT5e cable terminated with RJ45 connectors from the Uplink Terminal [pentagon 16] on an AVH21 to the Multiroom Link Terminal [circle 30] on the AVR. These ports can also be used in smaller systems to add two additional audio zones to the AVR, by connecting one KP21 Keypad directly to each of these ports.
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Figure 13 Front-channel Speaker Positioning Figure 14 Surround & Rear Speaker Positioning When the AVR21EN is used in 5.1-channel operation, the preferred location for surround speakers is on the side walls of the room, no more than 10 degrees off axis from the listening position.
Once the speakers have been placed in the room and connected, the remaining steps in the setup process are to configure system and source settings, program the AVR21EN for the type of speakers used in your system, set the delay times used by the surround sound processor and configure the output settings.
The constant display of a static image such as these menus may cause the image to be permanently “burned into” the projection tubes, plasma screen or CRT. This type of damage is not covered by the AVR21EN Warranty and may not be covered by the projector/TV set’s warranty.
This flexibility enables you to customize the way in which you listen to each source and have the AVR21EN memorize those settings. This means, for example, that you may set different speaker configurations with the resultant changes to the bass management system.
Input Setup The first step is to configure each input. Once an input is configured, the selection of an input will automatically recall those settings from a nonvolatile memory. For that reason, the procedures described below must be repeated for each input source so that you have the opportunity to customize each source to your specific listening and viewing requirements.
This is normal and does not indicate any problem with the AVR21EN. When the video turns to black, that is your indication that the processor has momentarily muted the signal while the proper video settings for each input are reestablished by the Faroudja processor.
However, to make it easier to establish the initial parameters for the AVR21EN, it is best to select Dolby Pro Logic II (Movie or Music) or Logic 7 (Cinema or Music) for most analog inputs and Dolby Digital for inputs connected to digital sources. In the case of inputs such as a CD player, tape deck or tuner, you may wish to set the mode to Stereo (“Surround Off”)
Dolby Pro Logic IIx and DTS-ES will appear, as they are only available when seven main speakers are present. In addition, some of the modes available in the AVR21EN will not appear unless a digital source is selected and is playing the correct bitstream.
The exact modes available will depend on the number of speaker positions established in the SPEAKER CONFIGURATION menu. (See section: AVR21EN Configuration/Speaker Setup to configure the system for the number and type of speakers in your system.)
Press the Set Button [oval 18]. Source Video The AVR21EN is unique among audio/video receivers in that it not only includes an onboard video processing system using DCDi by Faroudja technology, but that it also allows the video controls to be individually set for each video input source.
your video screen, press the ▼/▲ Navigation Button [oval 16] until the on-screen cursor is pointing to MAIN ROOM SETUP and press the Set Button [oval 18] again. The MAIN ROOM SETUP will appear on-screen Press the ▼/▲ Navigation Button [oval 16] until the on-screen cursor is pointing to SOURCES and press the Set Button [oval 18] again.
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LEVEL and then press the ◄/► Navigation Button [oval 16] to enter the setting that delivers the best image to your eyes on the scale of 0 to 100. Noise Reduction: When this setting is turned on, there is a reduction in the video noise that is often present in analog input sources.
EzSet/EQ The AVR21EN is one of the first receivers in its class to offer automated speaker setup and system calibration. This process greatly simplifies the installation of your new receiver by using a series of test signals and the power of an advanced digital signal processing system to eliminate the need for manual adjustment of speaker “size”, crossover, delay and output level settings,...
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The microphone includes a threaded insert on the bottom for tripod mounting. Step 3: Plug the EzSet/EQ microphone into the AVR21EN’s Optimizer MIC Jack [square 12], making certain that the microphone is firmly connected. The microphone cable is approximately 20 feet long, which should accommodate most listening room situations.
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Figure 24 EzSet/EQ Warning IMPORTANT NOTE: Anyone with hearing that is sensitive to loud noises should leave the room at this point, or use ear protection sufficient to reduce the noise level. Inexpensive foam-style ear plugs, available at most drug stores, may be used to reduce the sound level to a tolerable level. If you are uncomfortable with, or cannot tolerate, loud sounds and do not use some sort of ear protection, we strongly recommend that you leave the room and ask someone else to run the EzSet/EQ process, or that you do not use EzSet/EQ and enter the configuration settings...
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(listening position) distance will be shown to the right of the SPEAKER DELAY line on the menu screen. NOTE: A/V Sync Delay may only be set manually (See section: AVR21EN Configuration/Lip Sync). • Speaker Level: This test circulates a test signal and measures the output from each active speaker position.
Output level adjustment is a key part of the configuration of any surround sound product. It is particularly important for a digital receiver such as the AVR21EN, as correct outputs ensure that you hear soundtracks with the proper directionality and intensity.
SPEAKER SETUP This menu tells the AVR21EN which type of speakers are in use. This is important as it adjusts the settings that decide whether your system will use the “5-channel” or “6-channel/7-channel” modes, as well as determining which speakers receive low-frequency (bass) information.
NOTE: If you choose Logic 7 as the surround mode for the particular input source for which you are configuring your speakers, the AVR21EN will not make the LARGE option available for the center speaker. This is due to the requirements of Logic 7 processing, and does not indicate a problem with your receiver.
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If the front left/right speakers are set to LARGE, three options are available: • If no subwoofer is connected to the AVR21EN, press the ◄/►Navigation Button [oval 16] until NONE appears. With this option, all bass information will be routed to the front left/right...
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• If a subwoofer is connected to the AVR21EN, you have the option to have the front left/right main speakers reproduce bass frequencies at all times, and have the subwoofer operate only when the AVR21EN is being used with a digital source that contains a dedicated low-frequency effects, or LFE, soundtrack.
Speaker Crossovers To change the setting for any of the four speaker groups, press the ▼/▲ Navigation Button [oval 16] until the cursor is next to the speaker group where you wish to make a change and then press the ◄/► Navigation Button [oval 16] until the desired setting appears. The available choices for low-frequency information to be sent to the subwoofer, rather than to the main speaker channel, are 40Hz, 60Hz, 80Hz, 90Hz, 100Hz, 120Hz and 200Hz.
The AVR21EN’s advanced software enables you to quickly and easily set delay times without the need to calculate them using a complex formula. Instead, all you need to do is measure the approximate distance between your listening position and each of the speakers in your system.
With the on-screen cursor pointing to FRONT, press the ◄/► Navigation Button [oval 16] until the distance from the front speakers to the preferred listening position is entered. Next, press the ▼/▲ Navigation Button [oval 16] to move the cursor to CENTER and use the ◄/► Navigation Button [oval 16] again to enter the distance from the main listening position to the center speaker.
Set Button [oval 18]. The VIDEO MONITOR SETTINGS screen will appear. (Figure 30) Figure 30 Video Monitor Settings Screen Press the ◄/►Navigation Button [oval 16] to select from among the options shown for the type of display that is connected to the AVR21EN. The options are:...
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AVR21EN’s video processing circuit and they are not designed for user adjustment of any controls on your video sources, on your video display or on the AVR21EN itself. You may bypass this setting line unless you wish to view the signals, but remember that they are not designed for any consumer use.
Set Button [oval 18] or press the Exit Button [oval 17] to return to operational mode. ADVANCED SETTINGS The AVR21EN is equipped with a number of advanced features that add extra flexibility to the unit’s operation. While it is not necessary to use these features to operate the unit, they provide additional options that you may wish to use.
However, you may prefer to always have the AVR21EN turn on at a specific setting, regardless of what was last in use when the unit was turned off. To change the default condition so that the same volume level is always used at turn-on, you will need to make an adjustment in the ADVANCED menu.
Navigation Button [oval 16] so that OFF is shown on the right side of the line. Main Menu Time-Out The FULL OSD menu system is used to simplify the setup and adjustment of the AVR21EN by using a series of on-screen menus. The factory default setting for these menus leaves them on the screen for 30 seconds after a period of inactivity before they disappear from the screen (Time-Out).
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To configure the AVR21EN for source IR control, press the Menu Button [oval 44] to bring the MAIN MENU to the screen. Press the ▼/▲ Navigation Button [oval 16] so that the cursor is pointed to the REMOTE CONTROL SETUP line.
Figure 32 Source Control Setup Setup Screen Carrier With the cursor positioned next to CARRIER, press the ◄/► Navigation Button [oval 16] to select the proper setting. Press the Set Button [oval 18]. NOTE: Most IR remotes used with common source components will have a carrier, so YES should be selected as a first test. Some Cable Box remotes do not use a carrier, so if the CARRIER: YES setting doesn’t work, try changing the setting to NO.
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Press the ◄/► Navigation Button [oval 16] to select the source type: DVD or CD. Press the ▼/▲Navigation Button [oval 16] to move the cursor next to: BRAND. Press the ◄/► Navigation Button [oval 16] to select the appropriate brand. Press the ▼/▲Navigation Button [oval 16] to move the cursor next to: TRY CODES.
Navigation Button [oval 16] to test all selected device type commands until the unit turns off. When the unit turns off, press the ▼ Navigation Button [oval 16] to move the cursor next to: YES. Press the Set Button [oval 18] to ‘save’ the code group. Press the Exit Button [oval 17] to exit Menu.
On-Off Command has three options. SPF: This setting tells the AVR21EN to look at a specific source’s SPF FLAG-IN Jack [circle 39] on the AVR Rear Panel, to determine ON/OFF Status. This allows the AVR to know when to, or not to, send power commands to a source component when the AVR is turning on or off.
MASTER ON/OFF ENABLED, an IR emitter must be connected to the Control Out ALL Jack [circle 35] on the AVR rear panel and attached to the device being controlled (TV/Projector, Screen, Lights, Curtain) over the IR eye on that device. If more than one emitter is to be used, connect the Control Out ALL Jack [circle 35] to the IR IN on an amplified IR Connecting Block and connect the additional emitter.
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Invert Code Press the ▼/▲Navigation Button [oval 16] to move the cursor next to: INVERT CODE. Press the ◄/► Navigation Button [oval 16] to select YES/NO. Most devices will be set to NO. Certain devices, (Sony S-Link, Harman Kardon Remote Control IN) will require a YES setting. Try changing this setting if a specific code selection does not work for a given device.
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In some cases, there will be codes that the AVR just is not capable of learning. Contact the Audioaccess Technical Service Department for advice in such a case.
SCREEN CONTROL To drop and raise a projection screen with the AVR turn on/turn off functions, press the Menu Button [oval 44] on the remote to bring the MAIN MENU to the screen. Press the ▼/▲ Navigation Button [oval 16] so that the cursor is pointed to the REMOTE CONTROL SETUP line. Press the Set Button [oval 18].
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In some cases, there will be codes that the AVR just is not capable of learning. Contact the Audioaccess Technical Service Department for advice in such a case.
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Trigger Out goes to +12VDC, in this case to drop a screen. Press the Trigger Button [oval 50] again, the voltage is cut and the screen retracts. To configure the AVR21EN Trigger Out Jack [circle 38] to drop a projection screen when the Main Room is turned ON: Press the Menu Button on the remote to bring the MAIN MENU to the screen.
panel; or press the ON Button [oval 2] on the AVR21ENR1 remote. The AVR should turn ON and the screen should drop. To test OFF, either: press the Standby/ON Button [square 2] on the AVR front panel; or: press the OFF Button on the AVR21ENR1 remote. The AVR should turn OFF and the screen should retract.
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Learn Code. Lighting Program (Learn Code) To teach the AVR21EN Lighting ON/OFF codes, in the LIGHTING CONTROL SETUP screen, press the ▼ Navigation Button [oval 16] to move the cursor next to: LEARN CODE. Press the Set Button [oval 18]. The LIGHTING CODE LEARN screen will appear.
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In some cases, there will be codes that the AVR just is not capable of learning. Contact the Audioaccess Technical Service Department for advice in such a case.
To configure the AVR21EN Trigger Out Jack [circle 38] to control Lighting when the Main Room is turned ON: Press the Menu Button [oval 44] on the remote to bring the MAIN MENU to the screen. Press the ▼/▲ Navigation Button [oval 16] so that the cursor is pointed to the REMOTE CONTROL SETUP line.
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Invert Code Press the ▼/▲Navigation Button [oval 16] to move the cursor next to: INVERT CODE. Press the ◄/► Navigation Button [oval 16] to select YES/NO. Most devices will be set to NO. Certain devices, (Sony S-Link, Harman Kardon Remote Control IN) will require a YES setting. Try changing this setting if a specific code selection does not work for a given device.
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In some cases, there will be codes that the AVR just is not capable of learning. Contact the Audioaccess Technical Service Department for advice in such a case.
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Trigger Out goes to +12VDC, in this case to drop a screen. Press the Trigger Button [oval 50] again, the voltage is cut and the screen retracts. To configure the AVR21EN Trigger Out Jack [circle 38] to open a curtain when the Main Room is turned ON: Press the Menu Button on the remote to bring the MAIN MENU to the screen.
AVR21ENR1 with their original IR codes. All other system devices (sources) will be controlled with their original IR codes, but only when output from the AVR21EN when prompted by the special Audioaccess codes output from the AVR21ENR1.
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6. The next menu screen on the remote (Figure 41) will show the start of the list of available brands. Press the ▼/▲ Navigation Buttons [oval 16] until the brand name of the device you are programming into the remote appears on the lower line of the display and then press the Set Button [oval 18].
10. When the device being programmed does turn off after a numeric key has been pressed, you must press the Set Button [oval 18] within five seconds to enter the setting into the remote’s memory. After you press the Set Button [oval 18], the top line of the LCD display will read SAVING…...
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while the bottom line reads PLEASE WAIT…. You will also see the transmit icon in the upper right corner of the LCD display’s top line to remind you that the remote is working even though you may not see anything happening to the device being programmed. 7.
12. When pressing one of the numeric keys in Step 10 or 11 causes the device being programmed to turn back on, follow the instructions shown in Figure 47 and press the Set Button [oval 18] within five seconds of the device turning on. After you press the Set button [oval 18], the top line of the LCD display will read SAVING…...
3. Press the Set Button [oval 18]. The message in the LCD display will change to the LEARN CODE menu (Figure 49). The bottom line will default to the LEARN DEVICE option. Figure 49 Press the Set Button [oval 18]. The message: PRESS DEVICE TO BE PROGRAMMED will appear in the LCD display.
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Figure 52 Press the ▼▲ Navigation Button [oval 16] to change the option in the lower line to TV. NOTE: GAME/CAM and TV are the only two devices that can learn IR commands to any button. To add learn commands to buttons for other sources, see the section: Remote Control Setup/Learn.
HT Master (Home Theater Master) The AVR21ENR1 remote ON/OFF buttons have two selectable modes when used after pressing the TV Button. These modes are enabled/disabled in the following instructions. HT MASTER ON/OFF DISABLED: In this mode, after pressing the remote TV Button [oval 6], the remote ON/OFF Buttons [ovals 1, 2] will turn the Main Room Video Display ON or OFF.
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remote’s two-line display, it is easier than ever for you to take advantage of the power of macro commands. Recording a Macro To record a macro into the remote’s memory, follow these steps: 1. Press and hold the REM MENU Button [oval 36] for about three seconds while the message HOLD BUTTON FOR 3 SECONDS appears in the remote’s LCD Information Display [oval 3].
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Following the instructions on the remote’s LCD screen, press the first key you wish to be transmitted in the macro. In our example, we first want the AVR21EN to turn on, so the AVR ON Button [oval 2] should be pressed.
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2. The remote’s MAIN MENU message will appear in the LCD display and the Set Button [oval 18] will remain illuminated in red. Press the ▲ Navigation Button [oval 16] THREE times so that MACRO appears on the bottom line of the LCD screen. Press the Set Button [oval 18] to enter the macro menu branch.
this example, we will read back Macro 1, created in a previous section. When the name of the macro to be read appears, press the Set Button [oval 18]. Figure 66 5. As soon as the Set Button [oval 18] is pressed, the first two steps in the macro will appear in the remote’s LCD screen.
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4. When the remote has been totally reset and returned to the factory default condition, a REMOTE RESET COMPLETE message will appear (Figure 69) briefly, and then the remote will return to normal operation. Figure 69 Additional Notes on Configuring and Operating the Remote •...
Turning the AVR21EN On or Off • When using the AVR21EN for the first time, you must press the Main Power Button [square 1] to turn the unit on. This places the unit in a Standby mode, as indicated by the LED in the Standby/On Button [square 2] turning red.
Both of these are normal and do not indicate any problem with either the AVR21EN or your video display. When your screen goes black you are seeing the video equivalent of an audio mute, which is put into place by the video processing system while the individual parameters for each input are retrieved from the memory and applied to the system.
conversion and it mutes the unused input jacks to prevent unwanted noise from interfering with system performance. ■ The 6 CH DVD AUDIO input should be used when the BSR (7.1) and BSL (7.1) inputs are NOT in use and the source device does NOT have its own internal bass-management system. When this input is in use, the analog source is converted to digital so that you may use the same bass management options for the direct input as you do with all other outputs.
FAROUDJA: OFF message. Surround Mode Selection One of the most important features of the AVR21EN is its ability to reproduce a full multichannel sound field from digital sources, analog matrix surround-encoded programs and standard stereo programs. Selection of a surround mode is based on personal taste, as well as the type of program source material being used.
In addition, when a digital source is present, the AVR21EN will automatically select and switch to the correct mode, regardless of the mode that has been previously selected. For more information on selecting digital sources, see the Digital Audio Playback section below.
LD discs and satellite broadcasts. An optional, external RF demodulator is required to use the AVR21EN to listen to the Dolby Digital soundtracks available on laser discs. Connect the RF output of the LD player to the demodulator and then connect the digital output of the demodulator to the Optical [circle 24, square 13] or Coaxial Inputs [circle 19, square 16] of the AVR21EN.
DTS discs. You may use any LD or CD player equipped with a digital output to play DTS-encoded discs with the AVR21EN. All that is required is to connect the player’s output to either an Optical [circle 24, square 13] or Coaxial Inputs [circle 19, square 16] on the AVR rear panel or front panel.
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Dolby Pro Logic II or Logic 7. Since the range of available surround modes is dependent on the type of digital data that is present, the AVR21EN shows you what type of signal is present. This will help you to understand the choice of modes.
CD listening. When an HDCD-encoded disc is playing and the CD player is connected using a digital connection, the AVR21EN will automatically recognize the HDCD encoding and activate the circuits required for proper playback, provided that the Surround Off mode is selected.
DVD player (usually with the “Audio Select” button or in a menu screen on the disc) to send a full 5.1 feed to the AVR21EN or to select between Dolby Digital or DTS. It is also possible for the type of signal feed to change during the course of a DVD’s playback. In some cases, the previews or special material will be recorded in 2.0 audio, while the main feature is available in...
MP3 input signals. Some may produce unacceptable results or may not be decoded. This is not a fault of either the computer or the AVR21EN, but rather a by- product of the unpredictable nature of MP3 playback.
This is normal and does not indicate a problem with either the AVR21EN or the source machine. The AVR21EN will return to digital playback as soon as the data is available. • Some source devices, particularly cable set-top boxes, will switch back and forth between digital and analog audio outputs, depending on the channel being watched.
Preset Tuning Using the remote, up to 30 stations may be stored in either of the AVR21EN Tuners memory for easy recall using the front panel controls or the remote. To enter a station into the memory, first select Radio 1 or Radio 2, then tune the station using the steps outlined above.
Once changed to an output, the setting will remain as long as the AVR21EN is turned on, unless the setting is changed in the OSD menu system, as described above. However, once the AVR21EN is turned off, the setting is cancelled.
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Repeat the procedure as needed until all channels requiring adjustment have been set. When all adjustments have been made and no further adjustments are made for five seconds, the AVR21EN will return to normal operation. The Speaker Levels may also be adjusted using the full-OSD on-screen menu system. First, set the volume to a comfortable listening level using the Volume Control [square 24, oval 20].
Button will remain on to show power to the AVR. Front Panel Brightness The AVR21EN’s front-panel displays and indicators are set at a default brightness level that is sufficient for viewing in a normally lit room. However, you may wish to occasionally lower the brightness of the display, or turn it off completely.
To set on-screen status, press the remote Menu Button [oval 44] to bring the MAIN MENU to the screen. Press the ▼/▲ Navigation Button [oval 16] so that the cursor is pointed to the MAIN ROOM SETUP line. Press the Set Button [oval 18]. Press the ▼/▲ Navigation Button [oval 16] so that the cursor is pointed to the ADVANCED line.
After the pause, reconnect the AC power cord and check the unit’s operation. If the system still malfunctions, a system reset may clear the problem. To clear the AVR21EN’s entire system memory including tuner presets, output level settings, delay times and speaker configuration data, first put the unit in Standby by pressing the Standby/On Button [square 2].
Video Sources and Video Display Aspect Ratios. These tables give you the complete picture on the AVR21EN’s initial settings. You may then decide whether any item needs to be changed so that it is more appropriate for your specific installation. Any of the settings shown may be changed as shown in the pages of the AVR21EN Configuration section of this manual.
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WORKSHEET 1: SYSTEM SETTINGS FEATURE SETTING System Configuration Lip Sync Record Out Screen Type Out Aspect Ratio Component Out HDMi Enhance HDMi Audio Front Panel Timeout Front Panel Brightness Power On Vol OFF/ON Power On Vol LVL On Screen Status Main Menu Timeout WORKSHEET 2: SPEAKER SETTINGS SPEAKER...
AVR21EN SPECIFICATIONS Audio Section Stereo Mode Continuous average power (FTC): 100 Watts per channel, 20Hz–20kHz,@ <0.1%THD, both channels driven into 8 ohms Seven-channel surround modes, power per channel, all channels driven: 70 Watts per channel @ <0.1% THD,20Hz– 20kHz into 8 ohms...
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Height measurement includes feet and chassis. All features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Audioaccess and Logic 7 are registered trademarks of Harman International Industries, Incorporated. EzSet is a trademark of Harman International Industries, Incorporated (patent no. 5,386,478).
1. Source Video Bypass Outputs: 6, female F-type terminals output the composite video signals connected to the AVH21 Source Video Inputs [pentagon 8] for distribution of the six common source components connected to the AVR21EN, to additional AVH21 Hubs for additional zones in expanded systems.
8. Source Video Inputs: 6, female F-type terminals connect to the Video Source Out Terminals [circle 37] on the AVR21EN Rear Panel for input of common source composite video feeds. The primary AVH21 connects directly to the AVR21EN outputs while the secondary Hubs connect to the Source Video Bypass Outputs [pentagon 1] on the previous hub in the distribution chain.
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12 volts, set to 24V for door locks requiring between 12 and 24 volts. 16. Uplink Terminal: 1, RJ45 jack connects to the Multiroom Link [circle 30] on the AVR21EN rear panel. This link allows two-way communication of zone/system control from connected KP21 Keypads.
AVH21 TOP FEATURES Figure 76 AVH21 Top Panel 4. AVH21 Mounting Flange 17. AVH21 Status Panel 18. Hub Configuration Switch 19. Mounting Screw Holes AVH21 TOP PANEL FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS 4. AVH21 Mounting Flange: 2, chassis metal extensions, one on either side of the AVH21 used for vertical installation to structured wiring panels or wall surfaces using mounting screw holes.
22. Hub Connection Indicator: 1, green LED, illuminates to indicate proper connection to the W.H.E.N. Multiroom Link Network when the AVH21 Uplink Terminal [pentagon 16] is connected to the Multiroom Link Terminal [circle 30] on the AVR21EN. 23. Expansion Hub Connection Indicator: 1, green LED, illuminates to indicate proper connection to the W.H.E.N.
Upper ‘A’ LED [pentagon 26] will turn off and the Lower ‘A’ LED [pentagon 26] will turn on constant. 27. Door 2 Trigger Output Indicator (Open/Close B): 2, green LED’s illuminate to indicate Door 2 Trigger activity. The Lower ‘B’ LED [pentagon 27] will normally be illuminated indicating an open circuit.
5. AVH21 A/V Hub Power Terminal: 1, four position plug-in terminal connects to Power In [pentagon 9] on an AVH21 A/V Hub to provide DC voltage to the A/V Hub and connected KP21 Keypads. 6. AC Power Cord Jack: Connect the AC power cord to this jack when the installation is complete.
WPS21 STATUS PANEL FEATURES Figure 80 WPS21 Status Panel Label 7. Power Indicator 8. Keypad Power Status Indicators 9. A/V Hub Power Status Indicator WPS21 STATUS PANEL FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS 9. Power Indicator: 1, red LED illuminates to indicate WPS21 has AC power. 10.
KP21 FRONT PANEL FEATURES Figure 81 KP21 Front Panel (Bezel Removed) 1. Keypad Mounting Screw Holes 2. Page/Monitor Microphone 3. Keypad/Zone/System Power ON/OFF Button 4. IR Sensor 5. Keypad Bezel Snap Tab 6. Menu/Function Select Button 7. Menu/Function Select Button 8.
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(ON), the zone will turn off. If the local zone is the last zone active in the system, pressing the power button will turn off the local zone, the AVR21EN and all common source components. When zone is inactive (OFF) the power button dims to half brightness.(The Power Button is never full off unless power has been removed from the keypad.)
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13. LCD Information Display: 1, 3 1/4” backlit LCD, displays A/V Entertainment, Paging, Monitor, Setup, Wakeup, Sleep and Door Lock menus and hard button control functions. Time, Day, and zone volume are also shown. The LCD has three selectable backlight colors (that corresponds to the hard button backlighting) and adjustable backlight time out.
KP21 REAR PANEL FEATURES Figure 82 KP21 Rear Panel (Bezel Attached) 1. Keypad Mounting Screw Holes 5. Bezel Snap Tab 22. IR IN Terminal 23. AVH Hub Terminal 24. Speaker Terminal 25. Keypad Address DIP Switch (Side) 26. Zone Right Channel Preamp Output 27.
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23. AVH Hub Terminal: 1, RJ45 jack connects to a KP21 Keypad Terminal [pentagon 5] on an AVH21 A/V Hub. This connection provides two-way communication between the keypad and AVH21 Hub for zone/system control. It also receives digital audio data to the keypad from the AVH21 for audio from common source components as selected by the zone keypad or a local IR remote.
KP21R REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES 1. Power Off (All) 2. Power On (All) 3. LCD Information Display 4. Input Selectors 5. TV Mode Select 6. Local 2 Select 7. Disc Direct 8. Disc Memory 9. Direct/List Select Button 10. Clear Button 11.
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4. Input Selectors: Pressing one of these buttons will turn on the local zone if off. (If the AVR21EN is off, the press of an input selector will turn the AVR on to MULTI-ZONE ON.) If the local zone is on, these buttons will select the common sources as connected to the AVR Source Inputs and switch the remote to control of that device.
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7. Disc Direct: Press this button when a disc changer is in use to directly enter a disc number. After pressing this button, press the appropriate Alphanumeric Keys [triangle 43] to select a disc. Disc Memory Button: ??? 9. Direct/List Select Button: Press this button when the tuner is in use to directly enter a station’s frequency, or when a CD is in use to directly enter a track number.
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19. Record/Stop/Pause Transport Controls: These buttons are used when the remote is programmed for a compatible DVD, CD or tape player. Pressing these buttons will transmit a stop, record, or pause command, according to the capabilities of the player being controlled. 20.
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34. Top Menu/PIP On/Off/PIP Swap/AM/FM Button: When one of the AVR21EN internal Tuners has been selected, or when using an external tuner press this button once to toggle Tuner band.
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45. Door Answer: Press this button to listen to a two-way audio door monitor connected to the Door A/V jacks on the AVR21EN. Press and Hold to talk to the front door device. 46. Talk Button: Press and Hold this button when in a zone that has been Paged, to activate the local zone keypad microphone, and talk back to the zone that initiated the Page.
KP21R ZONE REMOTE FUNCTION LIST Figure 84 KP21R Button Locations...
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TV (after A/V AUX, VR, pressing TV SATELLITE No. Button Name DISC 1/2/3 RADIO 1/2 CBL/SAT Button) TV COMBO CD/CD ( R ) DVD ( R ) CAMCORDER GAME RADIO All On Power On Power On Power On TV Power On TV Power On TV Power On TV Power On Start/Stop Play Play/Pause Power On...
Main Room is the Home Theater (AVR21EN) and common source components used by the home theater and Remote Rooms. Three Zone System is a system that includes the Main Room and two audio only zones controlled with KP21 Keypads connected directly to the AVR21EN.
In addition, a CAT5e should be pulled from the KP21 Keypad location in each remote zone (up to two) to the AVR21EN for control, audio and data. Be sure to leave enough ‘play’ in the CAT5e on both ends to be able to easily make connections and move components should they require service.
HUB SYSTEM Main Room The AVR21EN and all common source components and speakers should be installed, connected and setup as described in the sections: Pre-Wire/Main Room, and Main Room Installation and Setup. Hub Installation In Hub Systems, the AVH21 A/V Hubs and WPS Power Supply Hubs are always used in pairs.
AVH21 CONFIGURATION Whether using one AVH21 or three, the Hubs need to be configured for ‘Hub Number’ and ‘Zone Group’ identification. (This is not the same as the Entertainment, Wake-Up and Sleep Groups that are configured in the ZONE SETUP Menu.) This allows the system management software to keep track of which zones are doing what.
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Figure 90 Multiple Hub Power Connections...
Uplink/Multiroom Link 1. Using CAT5e cable, properly terminated with RJ45 connectors, connect the Multiroom Link Terminal [circle 30] on the AVR21EN to the Uplink Terminal [pentagon 16] on the AVH21 as shown in Figure 91. 2. In larger systems using multiple Hubs, complete step 1 above by connecting the Multiroom Link Terminal [circle 30] on the AVR21EN to the Uplink Terminal [pentagon 16] on AVH21 #1 as shown in Figure 91.
Keypad Connections 1. Using CAT5e cable properly terminated with RJ45 connectors, connect the cables to the appropriate KP21 Keypad Terminals, KP 1-7 [pentagon 5] on the AVH21. As shown in Figure 92. Confirm proper connection by zone (Keypad number). Improper connection of the wrong keypad to the wrong terminal will cause operational errors.
1. Using RG6 Quad shield coaxial cable terminated with male F connectors, connect each of the Video Source Out Terminals [circle 37] on the AVR21EN Rear Panel to the appropriate Source Video Input [pentagon 8] on the AVH21 as shown in Figure 93.
Zone (KP) Video Out 1. Using RG6 quad shield coaxial cable terminated with male F connectors, connect the appropriate KP Video Output 1-6 Terminal [pentagon 2] on the AVH21, as shown in Figure 94, to the appropriate zone 1-6 video display composite video input. NOTE: The AVH21 only has video outputs for zones 1-6.
1. Connect the supplied power cord and plug it into an unswitched 120V AC outlet after all system connections have been made and confirmed. Use the supplied cord or contact or contact Audioaccess for information on how to acquire a proper replacement. KP21 SETUP...
1. Using a CAT5e cable properly terminated with an RJ45 connector, connect the cable from one of the Multiroom Link Terminals [circle 30] on the AVR21EN, to the AVH21 Hub Terminal [hexagon 23] on the KP21 rear panel as shown in Figure 96.
AUX In (Local Source In) This connection allows the audio from a local source such as a CD/DVD player, DVR, cable/satellite receiver or Video Game to be played through the KP21 amplifier and local room speakers. 1. Using shielded stereo audio cable, strip approximately ¼” and twist the ends until there are no loose strands that can cause shorts.
Figure 97 KP21 PREOUT Connections Speakers 1. Using 16AWG two-conductor stranded wire, strip approximately ¼” and twist the ends until there are no loose strands that can cause shorts. 2. Insert the twisted ends into the appropriate slots on the R+/R- and L+/L- speaker (SPK) Terminals [hexagon 24] on the KP21 rear panel as shown in Figure 98, and tighten with a small blade screwdriver.
2. Connect the RG6 to the composite video input on the local zone video display. Confirm proper AVH21 zone KP Video Output [pentagon 2] connection. Connecting An External IR Sensor In some installations, the keypad will not be mounted on the same wall as the speakers and video display, the focal point of the room.
Menu that was used to set up the Main Room, given the use and configuration of every system is different. To enter the ZONE SETUP mode: 1. In the Main Room, turn on the AVR21EN and main room video display. 2. Press the AVR Button [oval 5] on the AVR21ENR1 MAIN ROOM remote.
4. Using the ▼/▲ Navigation Button, position the cursor next to MONITORING. Using the ◄/► Navigation Button [oval 16] select YES to able to listen to other zones using the KP21 built- in microphones and/or view activity in those zones if equipped with cameras, or NO if this function is not required.
6. To exit setup and return to system mode, press the Exit Button [oval 17]. Figure 103 Name Paging Groups Screen Name Paging Groups Paging Groups are combinations of different zones that can be selected at different times for Paging. Some typical examples would be paging groups consisting of all bedrooms, just the children’s bedrooms or a group including the living room, family room and dining room.
Figure 104 Name Entertainment Groups Screen Name Entertainment Groups Entertainment Groups allow multiple zones to be turned on and off together using the Party Mode control. This feature is desirable for parties, to easily be able to select background music through common areas.
This section names the Wake-Up Groups. Building the groups will be done in a later section. To name Wake-Up Groups: 1. From ZONE SETUP PAGE 1, with the cursor next to NAME WAKE-UP GROUPS, press the Set Button [oval 18]. The NAME WAKE-UP GROUPS screen will appear. (Figure 105) 2.
4. Repeat steps 2-3 above until the Sleep Group Name has been spelled out. A Group Name can have up to 12 letters. Press the Set Button [oval 18]. This will store the name and return the cursor to the arrow next to NAME. 5.
8. Repeat steps 2-4 until all desired Cameras have been setup. Up to 7 Cameras can be configured, matching the number of camera inputs on the AVH21’s. To exit setup, press the Exit Button [oval 17]. To continue Zone Setup, position the cursor next to BACK TO ZONE SETUP and press the Set Button [oval 18].
Figure 109 Zone Setup Page 2 Keypad Setup By Number Keypad Setup configures each keypad (zone) for how each keypad will interact with the rest the system. This setup determines which groups, if any, a zone will be a part of. If a zone has a video camera in it, that camera will be ‘assigned’...
To name Zones: 1. In SETUP BY NUMBER PAGE 1, press the ▼/▲ Navigation Button [oval 16] to position the cursor next to NAME. Press the Set Button [oval 18]. A white rectangle will flash to the right of NAME: indicating that the remote can be used to enter the letters for the zone name. 2.
turn on to their preset levels or the last level set as determined in zone setup. Each zone will retain its own volume, mute, source select and power controls so a zone within a group can ‘opt out’ at any time by selecting another source or turning off. It is not necessary to set an Entertainment Group for a given zone, so if the preference is have a zone not be included in any Entertainment Groups, select: NONE.
Keypad: This option allows the user to change Wake-Up Group or Sleep Group Settings for the specific keypad being configured. Changes will not affect any other keypad in the Group and Local Wake and Sleep Settings can be configured independent of Group Settings. Group: This option allows the user to block Wake-Up Group or Sleep Group Settings for the specific keypad being configured by pressing DISABLE TIMER on the keypad.
2. Using the ◄/► Navigation Button [oval 16], set the option for the zone being configured: YES, NO, ONLY IF ON, ONLY IF OFF. To exit setup, press the Exit Button [oval 17]. To continue Zone Setup, position the cursor next to MONITOR THIS ZONE and continue to the next section.
Door Answer This setting will determine whether the zone being configured will have the ability to talk to a selected two-way door panel. When the DOOR button is pressed in the KP21 Keypad Main Menu, a list of available Doors will appear. Selecting a given door then gives the option to TALK to the door panel or OPEN the door lock with an associated AVH21 Door Relay.
1. In the SETUP BY NUMBER PAGE 3 screen, press the ▼/▲ Navigation Button [oval 16] to position the cursor next to DOOR OPEN. 2. Using the ◄/► Navigation Button [oval 16], select the setting for the zone being configured: ENABLED or DISABLED. Wake-Up Group This setting assigns the zone being configured to a Wake-Up Group.
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Wake-Up Time This setting assigns the time that the group being configured will turn on. This setting affects all zones in the group. To set Wake-Up Time: 1. In the WAKE-UP SETUP 1-1 screen, press the ▼/▲ Navigation Button [oval 16] to position the cursor next to WAKE-UP TIME 1.
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Figure 114 Custom Wake-Up Time 1 4. With the cursor positioned next to MON, press the ◄/► Navigation Button [oval 16] to set YES/NO. YES will have the group wake-up on Mondays, NO will not have the group wake-up on Mondays. When MON has been configured, press the ▼/▲ Navigation Button [oval 16]. Press the ▼...
Wake –Up Group Reference only. Not configurable in this screen. Volume Setting This setting configures the volume that all zones in the group being configured will turn on at. Consider the use of Wake-Up Groups when setting this level. Wake-Up for alarm clock purposes should be loud enough to wake someone up but without shocking them or disturbing other zones.
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Figure 116 Sleep Setup 1-1 Sleep Setup 1-1 This sub-menu sets the parameters for each Sleep Group. These setting affect the entire group, but do not affect manual Sleep settings set from the zone keypads. Sleep Group This indicates the Sleep Group being configured. Sleep Group is not selectable in this screen. The Group is selected in the SET-UP BY NUMBER PAGE 3 screen on the SLEEP GROUP: line.
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1. In the SLEEP SETUP 1-1 screen, press the ▼/▲ Navigation Button [oval 16] to position the cursor next to SHUT DOWN. 2. Using the ◄/► Navigation Button [oval 16], set the length of time in minutes that the group being configured is to stay on after the configured SLEEP TIME.
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2. Using the ◄/► Navigation Button [oval 16], select the source that the group being configured is to switch to: LAST, LOCAL, DISC 1, DISC2, DISC 3, RADIO 1, RADIO 2, A/V/AUX, VIDEO RECORDER, CABLE/SAT. 3. To continue Setup, press the ▼/▲ Navigation Button [oval 16] to position the cursor next to GO TO SLEEP 1 PAGE 2.
Figure 119 Diagnostics Main Menu Settings These screens show that the main system components, the AVR21EN and AVH21 A/V Hubs are connected, powered up and functional. The values associated with each line item refer to software and firmware versions and are primarily intended for use by service personnel. In some cases if a system is not performing properly, Audioaccess Tech Support may request some of this information.
If problem persists, see Section: Multiroom Troubleshooting Guide. To view Settings: 1. In the Main Room, with the AVR21EN and video display ON, using the AVR21ENR1 remote, press the AVR Button [oval 5]. 2. Press the MENU Button [oval 44]. The MAIN MENU will appear.
Figure 122 System Test Screen To Run System Test: 1. In the Main Room, with the AVR21EN and video display ON, using the AVR21ENR1 remote, press the AVR Button [oval 5]. 2. Press the MENU Button [oval 44]. The MAIN MENU will appear.
They are TV/Combo, Local 1 and Local 2. These devices will be controlled directly from the KP21R with their original IR codes. The common sources will be controlled with their original IR codes, but only when output from the AVR21EN when prompted by the special Audioaccess codes output by button presses from the KP21R.
LOCAL 1 will appear in the LCD display. (Figure 126) Press the ▼/▲Navigation Button [triangle 13] to scroll to TV/COMBO. Press the Set Button [triangle 15]. Figure 126 5. In the next menu screen, press the ▼/▲ Navigation Button [triangle 13] to scroll to the type of device being controlled.
9. After you press and release the number key, watch the device being programmed to see whether it turns off. As shown in the instructions that will appear on the next menu screen (Figure 130), if your device has turned off, press the Set Button [triangle 15], and then skip to Step 10.
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2. Press and hold the REM MENU Button [triangle 33] for about three seconds while the message: HOLD BUTTON FOR 3 SECONDS appears in the remote’s LCD Information Display [triangle 3]. Release the button when the red light under the Set Button [triangle 15] turns on.
Figure 133 9. If the device being programmed does turn off after following the instructions in Step 7, you will need to verify the code set by pressing the Alphanumeric Keys [triangle 43] in sequence, as instructed in Figure 134. Point the remote at the device being programmed, and press the “1”...
The process requires that both the device’s original remote and the KP21R remote be available. Before pressing any buttons on either remote, place them so that the IR transmitter on the remote from the device to be programmed is facing the Infrared Lens [triangle 50] on the KP21R remote.
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NOTE: LOCAL 1, LOCAL 2 and TV are the only devices that can learn IR commands to any button. The buttons for all other sources need to output the special Audioaccess codes to control the AVR21EN and common source components.
Figure 140 7. If the message shown in Figure 140 appears in the display, press the Set Button [triangle 15] to try programming the button again. When the remote prompts you to press and hold the key on the original remote again by showing PRESS KEY ON THE ORIGINAL REMOTE in the display, immediately press the button on the source remote again.
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Figure 143 4. The next display screen (Figure 144) is where you select the button that will be used to recall the macro. The choices are one of the three discrete Macro Buttons, M1, M2, M3 [triangle 29]. Press the ▼/▲Navigation Button [triangle 13] until the name of the button you wish to program the macro into is shown.
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Figure 147 9. For our example, we first want the KP21R Power On button pressed, followed by the TV Power On button. To do that, press the buttons in this order: • DISC 1 [triangle 4] • Power On [triangle 2] •...
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4. The next display screen (Figure 149) is where you select which macro will be erased. Press the ▼/▲ Navigation Button [triangle 13] until the number of the macro you wish to erase appears. For this example we will erase Macro 1 created in the previous section. When the name of the macro to be erased appears, press the Set Button [triangle 15].
6. When you are finished reviewing the macro’s contents, press the Set Button [triangle 15] to return the remote to normal operation. Resetting the Remote Depending on the way in which the remote has been programmed, there may be a situation where you wish to totally erase all changes that have been made to the remote and return it to the factory defaults.
Figure 155 • The programming or configuration process may also be stopped at any time by pressing the REM MENU Button [triangle 33]. The message shown in Figure 155 will appear, the data entered in the current process will be lost and the remote will return to normal operation. Any process that was underway when the button will be pressed must be restarted.
POWER ON Keypad 1. Press the Power Button [hexagon 3]. Remote 1. Press the ON Button [triangle 2]. 2. Press any Input Selector Button [triangle 4]. POWER OFF Keypad 1. Press the Power Button [hexagon 3]. a) To turn off only the local zone, after pressing the Power Button [hexagon 3] do nothing or press THIS KEYPAD.
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Press ◄ PRESET ► [hexagons 8, 18] to select from up to 30 AM or FM preset stations as configured in the AVR21EN. Press ◄ [hexagon 8] to select the previous preset. Press ► [hexagon 18] to select the next preset.
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scan speeds will vary by device and brand. To escape scan, press ■ (STOP) [triangle 19] or ► (PLAY) [triangle 36]. DISC 3 (iPod) Keypad a) Press DISC 3. [hexagon 3] If the iPod is not playing the iPod Main Menu will appear on the Keypad Information Display [hexagon 13].
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b) Press ► [triangle 36] to play video or resume play if video is paused or in scan mode. c) Press II [triangle 19] to pause video. d) Press ■ [triangle 19] to stop video. e) Press I◄◄ [triangle 16] or ►►I [triangle 39] to skip chapters or tracks. Press I◄◄ [triangle 16] once to return to the beginning of the current chapter/track.
h) To record video, press the Record Button (red circle) [triangle 19]. CABLE/SAT Keypad a) Press CBL/SAT [hexagon 17] b) Press ▲ CH [hexagon 6] to select next channel c) Press ▼ CH [hexagon 7] to select previous channel d) Press MENU [hexagon 21] to open menu e) Press SELECT [hexagon 20] to enter a Menu option Press UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT [hexagons 9, 10, 17, 18] to navigate menu g) Press BACK [hexagon 12] to return to ENTERTAINMENT.
c) When Group has been selected, press and hold TALK [hexagon 6]. Speak into the keypad microphone [hexagon 2]. The Group selected for paging will receive announcement. Page Keypad a) Press PAGE KEYPAD [hexagon 8] to page an individual zone. b) Press KEYPAD NAME [hexagons 6, 7, 8, 9] for zone to be paged.
b) Press M [hexagon 21] to set the MINUTE the zone is to turn ON within the hour selected. c) Press OFF [hexagon 7] to schedule the Wake up day(s). OPTIONS: Daily, Weekdays, Weekend, Custom, Off and Today. d) To configure Custom: I.
Open a) Press OPEN [hexagon 21] to open the selected door. NOTE: The message DOOR OPENED will appear on the KP21 Information Display [hexagon 13] for the amount of time the door relay is active. If the Door Open function has been disabled for this door in this zone, the message: FEATURE DISABLED Check Settings will appear on the keypad Information Display [hexagon 13].
SPEAKER EQ. Speaker EQ allows contouring of zone EQ by optimizing system settings for the specific models of popular speakers listed. If the speakers used do not appear in the list, select NOT LISTED. a) Press SPEAKER EQ [hexagon 6] b) Press the button next to the model of speakers connected to this keypad.
b) Select the source to be selected when the zone is turned on with the keypad or remote.[hexagons 6, 7, 8, 20, 21] c) Press BACK [hexagon 12] to return to POWER ON MODE SETTINGS. This screen provides information regarding keypad firmware/software versions. There are no configurable settings in this screen.
• Check keypad connection to proper AVH21 Keypad does not control AVR21EN AVH21 Hub ‘KP’ terminal • Confirm AVH21 connection to AVR21EN. • Confirm keypad DIP switch setting Keypad does not • No/wrong connection of IR • Confirm IR emitters are connected to proper...
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• Confirm video connections between AVH21 expanded zones Hubs TUNER • Antenna connection/position • Check antenna connections. (The AVR21EN Poor reception requires an AM and FM antenna for Tuner 1 and Tuner 2.) • Reposition antenna to improve reception No Preset stations •...
MULTIROOM SPECIFICATIONS AVH21 Audio Video Hub Dimensions: 13 3/8” W x 6 1/2” D x 3 1/2” H Video Inputs: 6 F-type Composite Source; 7 F-type Composite Camera Video Outputs: 6 F-type Composite Source Bypass, 7 F-type Composite Camera Bypass, 6 F-type Composite Zone Out Door Relays: 2 switchable 12/24 Volt Latching Triggers, 2 Dry...
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