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42 MULTIROOM OPERATION

Multiroom Operation

The DPR is fully equipped to operate as the con-

trol center for a complete multiroom system that

is capable of sending one source to a second

zone in the house while separate source is lis-

tened to in the main room. In addition to provid-

ing for control over the selection of the remote

source and its volume, the DPR offers a compre-

hensive range of options for powering the speak-

ers in the second zone.

• Using the line-level Multiroom Audio

Outputs



, the selected source may be fed to

optional, external 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, option-

al A-BUS modules may be connected to the DPR

via a single Category Five wire, so that remote

zone speakers may be powered directly from the

module or keypad without the need for additional

power, IR sensor or volume control wires to be

run to the second zone.

In addition, the DPR includes a remote IR sensor

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 com-

mands 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 sys-

tem involves 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 responsible for

making certain that all Multiroom installation

work is done properly and in compliance with all

applicable codes and regulations.

For standard installations, follow the instructions

shown on page 16 and 18 for the connection of

speaker wire and IR remote wiring to the DPR.

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 40.

For installations where A-BUS modules are used,

follow the instructions provided with the A-BUS

remote modules or keypads.

Additional information will also be made avail-

able through the Harman Kardon Web Site at

www.harmankardon.com.

RS-232 Control

The DPR 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 recommend that it only be done by

qualified installers.

NOTE: The RS-232 port on this product is

for use by authorized service personnel

ONLY.

Multiroom Setup

Once the audio and IR link connections have

been made, the DPR needs to be configured for

multiroom operation using the steps below. Press

the OSD button

to bring the MASTER

(Figure 1) to the screen. Press the

⁄

button

twice, until the on-screen

›

cursor is

next to the

MULTI-ROOM line. Press the Set

button

to enter the MULTI-ROOM menu

(Figure 13).

Figure 13

When the MULTI-ROOM 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, do not make an adjustment

here unless you wish to turn the system on at this

time. To turn the system on, press the

› button

so that ONis highlighted. If you do not wish

to turn the system on at this time or to proceed

to the next step, press the

Button

once so

that the

› on-screen cursor is next to the

MULTI IN line.

At the

MULTI IN line, press the

‹

›

buttons

until the desired Audio/Video input to the

multi-room 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 input must be analog. When

MAIN DOWNMIX is selected as the multi-

room system input you may listen 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 connect-

ed to the 8-Channel Direct Inputs



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 multiroom 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

button

once so that the

›

on-screen cursor

is next to the

MULTI VOL line.

At the

MULTI VOL line, press the

‹

›

but-

tons

or hold them pressed until the desired

volume level for the multi-room 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

buttons

once so that the on-screen

›

cursor

is next to the

BACK TO MASTER MENU

line and press the Set button

. If you have no

other adjustments to make, press the OSD but-

ton

to exit the menu system.

Multiroom Operation

When operating the DPR from a remote room

location where an IR sensor link has been con-

nected to the DPR’s rear panel Multiroom IR

Input



, you may use either the Main remote

control or the Zone II remote. To turn on the mul-

tiroom feed, press any of the Input Selector

buttons on the Zone II remote

∫ç∂

or the

Main remote

456

. Press the AVR

Selector

∫

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 DPR has been estab-

lished from the remote room, using any of the

buttons on either remote will control the remote

location volume

)

, change the tuner

frequency

, change the tuner preset

or mute the output

If the Remote IR Output jack



on the DPR 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

P

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©˙∆

on either remote control.

To turn the system off from the remote room,

press the Power-Off button

. Remember

that the DPR 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 preset will also change the station being lis-

tened to in the main room, if the tuner is in use

there. Similarly, if someone in the main room

* MULTI-ROOM SETUP *

MULTI-ROOM:OFF ON

MULTI IN :FM PRESET01

MULTI VOL :$25dB

SB AMPS :MAIN MULTI

BACK TO MASTER MENU

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