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MULTIROOM OPERATION 39
The DPR 1005 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 1005 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, 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
DPR 1005 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 con-
trol wires to be run to the second zone.
In addition, the DPR 1005 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 1005 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 1005 needs to be configured for multi-
room operation. Press the
OSD Button U to bring
the
MASTER MENU (Figure 1) to the screen.
Press the
¤
Navigation Button o, until the on-
screen
➔ cursor is next to the MULTI-ROOM
line. Press the Set Button q to enter the
MULTI-ROOM SETUP menu (Figure 17).
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
next step, press the
¤
Navigation Button o once
so that the
➔ on-screen cursor is next to the
MULTI IN line.
At the
MULTI IN line, press the
‹
/
›
Navigation
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
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 ➔ on-
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.
When all settings for the multiroom setup have been
made, press the
⁄
/
¤
Navigation Button o
until the on-screen ➔ cursor is next to the BACK
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 1005 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 ➔ cursor is pointing
to the
SB AMPS line on the MULTI-ROOM
SETUP
menu. Press the
‹
/
›
Navigation Button
o until MULTI is highlighted in reverse video
and press the
Set Button q.
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.
* MULTI-ROOM SETUP *
MULTI-ROOM:OFF ON
MULTI IN :FM PRESET01
MULTI VOL :25dB
SB AMPS :MAIN MULTI
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