Multiroom Operation; Multiroom Setup - Harman Kardon AVR 7200 Owner's Manual

MULTIROOM OPERATION

The AVR 7200 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 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 7200 offers a comprehensive range of options
for powering the speakers in the second zone.
■
Using the line-level Multiroom Audio Outputs g,
the selected source may be fed to optional, exter-
nal power amplifiers that may be matched to the
specifics of the installation.
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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.
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Using built-in A-BUS Ready technology, an
optional A-BUS module may be connected to the
AVR 7200 via a single Category Five wire, so that
remote zone speakers may be powered directly
from the module without the need for additional
power, IR sensor or volume control wires to be run
to the second zone. The use of more than one A-
BUS module requires an optional, external powered
hub. See your dealer or www.harmankardon.com
for more details.
In addition, the AVR 7200 includes a remote IR sen-
sor 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 in-
volves 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 respon-
sible for making certain that all Multiroom installation
work is done properly and in compliance with all appli-
cable 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 7200.
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 34.
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For installations where A-BUS modules are used, fol-
low the instructions provided with the A-BUS remote
modules or keypads. Additional information will also be
made available through the Harman Kardon Web site
at www.harmankardon.com.
RS-232 Control
The AVR 7200 is rare among A/V receivers in that it
provides the capability for full remote control from
compatible computers or specialized remote control
systems. RS-232 programming requires specialized
programming knowledge and for that reason we rec-
ommend that it only be done by qualified installers.
For more information on using the RS-232 port for
remote control, visit the Harman Kardon Web site at
www.harmankardon.com or contact our customer
service department.

Multiroom Setup

Once the audio and IR link connections have been
made, the AVR 7200 needs to be configured for multi-
room operation. Press the OSD Button U to bring
the MASTER MENU (Figure 1) to the screen.
Navigation Button n, until the on-
Press the
¤
screen cursor is next to the MULTI-ROOM
›
line. Press the Set Button p to enter the
MULTI-ROOM menu (Figure 14).
* M U L T I - R O O M S E T U P
M U L T I - R O O M : O F F O N
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 : 2 5 d B
B A C K T O M A S T E R M E N U
Figure 14
When the MULTI-ROOM menu appears, the
cursor will be at the MULTI-
on-screen
›
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 sys-
Navigation Button n so that
tem on, press the
›
ON is highlighted. If you do not wish to turn the sys-
tem on at this time or to proceed to the next step,
Navigation Button n once so that the
press the
¤
on-screen cursor is next to the MULTI IN line.
›
At the MULTI IN line, press the
‹
Navigation Button n until the desired input to the
multiroom system appears in the highlighted video.
When the selection has been made, press the
Navigation Button n once so that the
screen cursor is next to the MULTI VOL line.
At the MULTI VOL line, press the
Navigation Button 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 /
⁄ ¤
cursor is next to the BACK TO
on-screen
›
MASTER MENU line. If you have no other
adjustments to make, press the OSD Button U
to exit the menu system.
Multiroom Operation
When operating the AVR 7200 from a remote room
location where an IR sensor link has been connected
to the AVR 7200'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
dW f. Press the AVR Selector e∫ 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 7200 has been
established from the remote room, using any of the
buttons on either remote will control the remote loca-
tion volume rî, change the tuner frequency
wÉ, change the tuner preset v© or mute
˚.
the output
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If the Remote IR Output Jack ∞ on the AVR
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 tƒ˙∆ on either remote control.
To turn the system off from the remote room, press
the Power Off Button aå. Remember that the
AVR 7200 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 pre-
set 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 7200 is
located, press the Multiroom Button ` on the
¤
remote. Next, press the Set Button p. Press the
on-
›
Navigation Button n to turn the multiroom
/
⁄ ¤
feed on or off. When the multiroom system is on, the
Multiroom Indicator D will light in the Main
/
‹ ›
Navigation Button n until the