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38 ADVANCED FEATURES / MULTIROOM OPERATION
Advanced Features / Multiroom Operation
ume level is shown on the DEFAULT VOL
SET
line. Note that this setting may NOT be
made with the regular volume controls.
NOTE: Since the setting for the turn-on volume
cannot be heard while the setting is being made,
you may wish to determine the setting before
making the adjustment.To do this, listen to any
source and adjust the volume to the desired level
using the regular volume controls
d
î
.When
the desired volume level to be used at turn-on is
reached, make a note of the setting as it appears
in the lower third of the video screen or in the
Main Information Display
˜
.
A typical volume level will appear as a negative
number such as -25dB. When making the
adjustment, use the
‹
/
›
buttons
E
to enter
this setting.
Unlike some of the other adjustments in this
menu, the turn-on volume default will remain in
effect even when the unit is turned off completely,
unless it is changed or turned off in this menu.
If you wish to make other adjustments in the
menu, press the
⁄
/
¤
Buttons
E
until the on-
screen
›
cursor is next to the desired setting or
the
BACKTOMASTER MENUline and
press the Set button
F
. If you have no other
adjustments to make, press the OSD Button
L
to exit the menu system.
Semi-OSD Settings
The semi-OSD system places one line messages at
the lower third of the video display screen when-
ever the Volume, Input Source, Surround mode or
tuner frequency of any of the configuration set-
tings are changed.The semi-OSD system is helpful
in that enables you to have feedback on any con-
trol changes or remote commands using the video
display when it is difficult to view the front-panel
displays. However, you may occasionally prefer to
turn these displays off for a particular listening
session.You may also want to adjust the length of
time the displays remain on the screen. Both of
those options are possible with the AVR.
To turn off the semi-OSD system, you will need to
make an adjustment in the
ADVANCED
SELECT
menu (Figure 11).To start the adjust-
ment, press the OSD button
L
to bring the
MASTER MENUto the screen. Press the
⁄
Button
E
, until the on-screen › cursor is next to
the
ADVANCED line. Press the Set Button
F
to enter the ADVANCED SELECTmenu.
At the
ADVANCED SELECTmenu make
certain that the on-screen
› cursor is next to the
SEMIOSDline by pressing the
⁄
/
¤
buttons
E
as needed. Next, press the
›
button
E
so
that the word
OFFis highlighted in the video
display.
Note that this setting is temporary and will remain
active only until it is changed or until the AVR is
turned off. Once the unit is turned off, the semi-
OSD displays will remain activated, even if they
were switched off for the previous listening ses-
sion.
To change the length of time that the semi-OSD
displays remain on the screen, go to the
ADVANCED SELECTMenu as outlined ear-
lier, and press the
⁄
/
¤
buttons
E
as needed,
until the on-screen
›
cursor is next to the
SEMI-OSD TIMEOUTline. Next, press the
‹
/
›
Buttons
E
until the desired time in sec-
onds is displayed. Note that unlike most of the
other options in this menu, this is a permanent
setting change, and the time-out entry will remain
in effect until it is changed, even when the unit is
turned off.
If you wish to make other adjustments in the
menu, press the
⁄
/
¤
Buttons
E
until the on-
screen
›
cursor is next to the desired setting or
the
BACKTOMASTER MENUline and
press the Set button
F
. If you have no other
adjustments to make, press the OSD Button
L
to exit the menu system.
Full-OSD Time Out Adjustment
The FULL OSDmenu system is used to simplify
the setup and adjustment of the AVR using a
series of on-screen menus. The factory default set-
ting for these menus leaves them on the screen
for 20 seconds after a period of inactivity before
they disappear from the screen or Time Out. This
Time Out is a safety measure to prevent the menu
text from burning into the CRTs in your monitor or
projector, which might happen if they were left on
indefinitely. However, some viewers may prefer a
slightly longer or shorter period before the Time
Out display.
To change the Full-OSD Time Out, you will need to
make an adjustment in the
ADVANCED
SELECT
menu (Figure 11).To start the adjust-
ment, press the OSD button
L
to bring the
MASTER MENUto the screen. Press the
⁄
button
E
, until the on-screen ¤ cursor is next
to the
ADVANCED line. Press the Set Button
F
to enter the ADVANCED SELECT
menu (Figure 11).
At the
ADVANCED SELECTmenu make
certain that the on-screen
› cursor is next to the
FULLOSDTIME OUTline by pressing the
⁄
/
¤
Buttons
E
as needed. Next, press the
‹
/
›
buttons
E
until the desired time is dis-
played in seconds. Note that unlike most of the
other options in this menu, this is a permanent
setting change, and the time-out entry will remain
in effect until it is changed, even when the unit is
turned off.
If you wish to make other adjustments in the
menu, press the
⁄
/
¤
Buttons
E
until the
on-screen
›
cursor is next to the desired setting
or the
BACKTOMASTER MENUline and
press the Set button
F
. If you have no other
adjustments to make, press the OSD Button
L
to exit the menu system.
Multiroom Operation
The AVR 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 listened to
in the main room. In addition to providing for
control over the selection of the remote source
and its volume, the AVR offers a comprehensive
range of options for powering the speakers in the
second zone.
• Using the line-level Multiroom Audio
Outputs
7
, 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, optional
A-BUS modules may be connected to the AVR via
a single Category Five wire, so that remote zone
speakers may be powered directly from the mod-
ule or keypad without the need for additional
power, IR sensor or volume control wires to be run
to the second zone.
In addition, the AVR 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 AVR.
For installations where the Surround Back
Left/Right amplifier channels are used to power