System Reset; Multiroom Operation - Harman Kardon AVR80II Owner's Manual

The indicator on the front panel
MUL TI
display ‚ will flash to indicate that the
multiroom system is turned on in the
variable mode, and that Source Linking
is in effect. With Source Link, any change
to the AVR80 's input selection will also
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change the feed to the remote room loca-
tions. If the input source is changed from
the remote room, the
MUL TI
will remain lit, but stop flashing.
If the AVR80 is turned off in the main
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listening room, the feed to the remote
room will continue, although the
indicator will now remain con-
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stantly illuminated.
To turn off the feed to the remote room
either while the AVR80 is still on, or
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after it is turned off, press the
button on the front panel. If the
button is pressed while the AVR80
still on and the on screen video system is
engaged, a warning message will appear
on the video display (Figure #18) to
remind you that people may still be lis-
Memory Backup
This product is equipped with a memory
backup system that preserves tuner pre-
sets and system configuration informa-
tion if the unit is accidentally unplugged
or subject to a power outage. This mem-
ory will last for approximately one week,
after which time all information must be
re-entered.

System Reset

In the rare case where the unit's opera-
tion or the displays seem abnormal, the
cause may involve the erratic operation of
the system's memory or microprocessor.

Multiroom Operation

tening to the system in the remote room
location.
Remote Room Operation
In this option, the remote room feed is
controlled by the use of an AVR80
patible remote control. The remote com-
mands must be transmitted to the
indicator AVR80 via a coaxial link connected to
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the
MULTI
panel.
Using the remote control in the second
room press the
turn on the remote room feed. This will
activate the multi room portion of the
AVR80 whether or not it may be on in
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the main listening room.
The initial feed to the remote room will
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be the last station selected by the tuner.
MULTI
is Any other AVR80
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sequently be selected using the source
buttons on the remote control.
To correct this problem, first unplug the
unit from the AC wall outlet and wait at
least three minutes. 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 entire system memory of the
unit, press and hold the
CLEAR Û
appears in the front panel display.
Release the buttons and note that the
unit will turn off. Remember that once
you have cleared the memory in this
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com-
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input on the AVR80 's rear
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button to
POWER ON
input source may sub-
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and
MEMO Ú
buttons until
CLEAR MEMO
The initial volume at the remote room
will be the level established using the
options in
SET UP MENU 2
If IR connections have been made to the
source playback equipment, it is also
possible to control the functions of those
units via the second room remote.
Consult with your dealer or custom
installer for additional information on
this type of installation.
When the remote room is controlling the
AVR80 via the IR link, the
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indicator on the AVR80 's front panel
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will remain constantly lit.
NOTE: Whenever the AVR80
multiroom mode, the
MULTI
will flash briefly whenever a command is
transmitted by the remote room location
and received by the AVR80
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fashion it will be necessary to re-establish
all system configuration information
and tuner presets.
If the system is still operating incorrectly,
there may have been an electrostatic dis-
charge or severe AC line interference that
has corrupted the memory or micro-
processor.
If a reset does not solve the problem, con-
sult an authorized Harman Kardon ser-
vice depot.
.
MULTI
is in a
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indicator
.