Multiroom Operation; Multiroom Setup; Surround Amplifier Channel Assignment - Harman Kardon DPR 2005 Owner's Manual

The DPR 2005 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
DPR 2005 offers a comprehensive range of options
for powering the speakers in the second zone.
Using the line-level Multiroom Audio Outputs ª,
the selected source may be fed to optional, exter-
nal 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.
Using built-in A-BUS Ready technology, optional
A-BUS modules may be connected to the
DPR 2005 via a single Category 5/5e or higher
wire, so that remote zone speakers may be pow-
ered directly from the A-BUS module without the
need for additional power, IR sensor or volume
control wires to be run to the second zone.
In addition, the DPR 2005 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 many multizone/multiroom systems
involves running wires inside walls where the services of
a specially trained installer may be required. Regard-
less of who does the work, please remember that
local building codes 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 installations using optional, external amplifiers in
Option 1 or Option 2, follow the instructions shown on
page 17.
For installations where the Surround Back Left/Right
amplifier channels are used to power the remote zone,
make certain that the system is installed and configured
for that type of operation, as shown. In Option 3 on
page 17 and in the MULTI-ROOM SETUP
menu as shown on this page.
For installations where A-BUS modules are used, fol-
low the instructions provided with the A-BUS remote
modules or keypads.
RS-232 Control
The DPR 2005 is rare among A/V receivers in that it
provides the capability for full bidirectional remote con-
trol with confirmation control acknowledgement 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 a custom installer
trained in RS-232 controlled systems.

Multiroom Setup

Once the audio and IR link connections have been
made, the DPR 2005 needs to be configured for multi-
room operation. Press the OSD Button
the MASTER MENU (Figure 1) to the screen.
Navigation Button o, until the on-
Press the
¤
screen cursor is next to the MULTI-ROOM
line. Press the Set Button q to enter the
MULTI-ROOM SETUP menu (Figure 17).
* 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
S B A M P S : M A I N M U L T I
B A C K T O M A S T E R M E N U
Figure 17
When the MULTI-ROOM SETUP 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 Navigation Button
›
o so that ON is highlighted. If you do not wish to
turn the system on at this time or to proceed to the
Navigation Button o once
next step, press the
¤
so that the on-screen cursor is next to the
MULTI IN line.
At the MULTI IN line, press the
‹
Button o until the desired input to the multiroom
system appears in the highlighted video.
In addition to the standard inputs, a choice is available
labeled MAIN DOWNMIX. In all other cases,
the feed to the multiroom system may be different
from the input selected for the main room, but the

MULTIROOM OPERATION

input must be analog. When MAIN DOWNMIX
is selected as the multiroom system input you may lis-
ten to an "Lt/Rt" stereo version of any digital source
playing in the main room, such as Dolby Digital or
DTS. You may also use this mode to listen to a source
connected to the 8-Channel Direct Inputs fi in the
remote zone, as long as the Dolby Pro Logic IIx mode
is activated. Note, however, that when MAIN
DOWNMIX is selected as the input for the multi-
room system, the source sent to the remote room will
change any time the main room input is changed.
When the selection has been made, press the
Navigation Button o once so that the
screen cursor is next to the MULTI VOL line.
At the MULTI VOL line, press the
Navigation Button o until the desired volume
level for the multiroom system is entered. DO NOT
use the regular volume control knobs for this setting.
to bring
When all settings for the multiroom setup have been
made, press the
until the on-screen
TO MASTER MENU line.
However, if you have connected both the digital and
analog outputs of a source such as a DVD player to
the DPR, you may select that source for the remote
*
room. The DPR will automatically switch to the analog
connection for playback in the remote room without
affecting multichannel playback from the digital link in
the main room.

Surround Amplifier Channel Assignment

The DPR 2005 is equipped with seven full-power
amplifier channels to allow for complete 7.1-channel
operation without the need for additional external
amplifiers. However, in some installations you may wish
to use the traditional 5.1-channel configuration for the
main listening room, which allows the surround back
left/right amplifier channels to be used to power
speakers placed in a remote zone location.
If you wish to use the Surround Back amplifier chan-
nels to power the remote zone, press the
Navigation Button o until the
to the SB AMPS line on the MULTI-ROOM
SETUP menu. Press the
o until MULTI is highlighted in reverse video
and press the Set Button q.
/ Navigation
›
Remember that once this setting is made, you will
not be able to take advantage of any of the 6.1/7.1-
channel decoding or processing modes, and that the
speakers used for the remote zone must be connected
to the Surround Back/Multiroom Speaker Outputs
g. The volume for these speakers is set by the
multiroom system, as explained on this page.
MULTIROOM OPERATION
¤
on-
‹ / ›
Navigation Button o
⁄ / ¤
cursor is next to the BACK
/
⁄ ¤
cursor is pointing
/ Navigation Button
‹ ›
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