AVR 80MK II (serv.man4) - Harman Kardon Audio User Guide / Operation Manual. Page 35

Multiroom Operation

The AVR80

is unique among A/V

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-

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

’s

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

coaxial cable. Plug the IR connection
cable into the mini jack inside the 

area in the middle of the AVR80

’s rear

panel.

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If other Harman Kardon compatible
source equipment is part of the main
room installation, the 

jack on the rear panel 

∑

should

be connected to IR IN jack on the CD
player or cassette deck. This will enable
the remote room location to control

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 

jack of one

unit to the 

of the next to establish

this chain.

Audio Link
Depending on the distance from the
AVR80

to the remote room, two options

are available. 

The preferred method is to run high
quality, shielded audio interconnect
cable from the AVR80

’s location to the

remote room. At the remote room, con-
nect the interconnect cable to a stereo
power amplifier. The amplifier will be
connected to the room’s speakers. No vol-
ume control is required, as the AVR80

and the remote IR link will provide that
function. At the AVR80

, plug the audio

interconnect cable into the 

jacks 

®

at the top left corner of the

AVR80

’s rear panel.

NOTE: The remote power amplifier must
have signal sensing capability or be left
on constantly to assure automatic opera-
tion at the remote room.

As an alternative, the amplifier may be
placed at the same location as the
AVR80

, with a standard audio intercon-

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-

figured for multiroom operation by fol-
lowing these steps:

1. Press the 

r

to bring the

MAIN MENU

to the screen (Figure #1).

Press the 

¤

button 

q

four times until

the on screen 

>

cursor is pointing to

MULTI ROOM SEL

and press

r

. The video screen 

will move to the

MULTI ROOM

SELECTOR

menu (Figure #17).

2. Press the 

›

button 

q

until the

desired input source for the multi room
system is selected.

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