Multiroom Operation - Harman Kardon AVR80II Owner's Manual

The AVR80 is unique among A/V
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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 multi-
room installations will require the ser-
vices 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 installa-
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tions 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
location with wire for an infrared receiv-
er and speakers or an amplifier.
IR Link
The remote room IR receiver should be
connected to the AVR80 via standard
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coaxial cable. Plug the IR connection
cable into the mini jack inside the
area in the middle of the AVR80
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panel.
If other Harman Kardon compatible
source equipment is part of the main
room installation, the
REMOTE CONT.
jack on the rear panel
OUT
be connected to IR IN jack on the CD
player or cassette deck. This will enable
the remote room location to control

Multiroom Operation

source equipment functions as well as
the remote room input and volume.
NOTE: All remotely controlled compo-
nents must be linked together in a daisy
chain. Connect the
unit to the
this chain.
Audio Link
Depending on the distance from the
AVR80 to the remote room, two options
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are available.
The preferred method is to run high
quality, shielded audio interconnect
cable from the AVR80
remote room. At the remote room, con-
nect the interconnect cable to a stereo
power amplifier. The amplifier will be
's connected to the room's speakers. No vol-
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ume control is required, as the AVR80
and the remote IR link will provide that
function. At the AVR80
interconnect cable into the
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jacks at the top left corner of the
AVR80 's rear panel.
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NOTE: The remote power amplifier must
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's rear have signal sensing capability or be left
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on constantly to assure automatic opera-
tion at the remote room.
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should
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jack of one
IR OUT
of the next to establish
IR IN
's location to the
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, plug the audio
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MULTI OUT
As an alternative, the amplifier may be
placed at the same location as the
AVR80 , with a standard audio intercon-
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nect between the two. Speaker wires
should then be run to the remote room.
High quality AWG-12 speaker wire is pre-
ferred.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Any cables run
inside walls should be CL3/FT4 rated, or
carry any other certification that is
required by the NEC, NFPA or state and
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 a licensed contractor or
electrician.
Set-up
Once the equipment connections have
been made, the AVR80 needs to be con-
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figured for multiroom operation by fol-
lowing these steps:
1. Press the to bring the
SELECT r
to the screen (Figure #1).
MAIN MENU
Press the button q four times until
¤
the on screen cursor is pointing to
>
and press
MULTI ROOM SEL
. The video screen
SELECT r
will move to the
MULTI ROOM
menu (Figure #17).
SELECTOR
›
2. Press the button until the
q
desired input source for the multi room
system is selected.