AVR 85 (serv.man4) - Harman Kardon Audio User Guide / Operation Manual. Page 35

Multiroom Operation

The AVR85 is fully equipped to operate as
the control center for a sophisticated
multiroom operation with optional
remote IR sensors, speakers and power
amplifiers. Although some multiroom
installations will require the services 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
AVR85 in multiroom installations 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 AVR85’s
location with wire for an infrared
receiver and speakers or an amplifier.

IR Link
The remote room IR receiver should be
connected to the AVR85 via standard
coaxial cable. Plug the IR connection
cable into the 

jack 

b

on the

AVR85’s rear panel.

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

jack 

d

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
AVR85 to the remote room, two options
are available. 

One option is to run high-quality, 
shielded audio interconnect cable from
the AVR85’s location to the remote room.
At the remote room, connect the inter-
connect cable to a stereo power amplifier.
The amplifier will be connected to the
room’s speakers. No volume control is
required, as the AVR85 and the remote IR
link will provide that function. At the
AVR85, plug the audio interconnect
cables into the 

jacks 

i

on

the AVR85’s rear panel.

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

As an alternative, place the amplifier 
that will provide power to the remote
location speakers in the same room as
the AVR85, and connect the 

jacks 

i

on the rear panel to the audio

input of the remote room amplifier. Use
the appropriate speaker wire to connect
the optional power amplifier to the
remote speakers. High-quality wire of at
least AWG14 is recommended for long
multiroom connections.

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 multiroom
wiring consult your dealer, custom

installer or a licensed contractor or
electrician.

Setup 
Once the equipment connections 
have been made, the AVR85 needs to be
configured for multiroom operation by
following these steps:

1. Press the 

button 

j

to bring

up the

MAIN MENU

. Press the

¤

button 

i

four times or until the

⁄

or

¤ 

buttons 

i

to position the on-screen

cursor 

>

is pointing next to 

SETUP

MENU

(See figure #1). Press 

.

2. The menus required for multiroom
setup are on 

SETUP MENU 4

, so it is

necessary to reach that screen by using the

¤ 

button on each of the first three

menus that appear until the cursor is on
the next to the bottom line, 

GO TO

SETUP MENU 2

. Press 

and

repeat this procedure until 

SETUP

MENU 4

(see figure #17) is on the

screen.

3. At this menu (see figure #17) you may
select between fixed and variable control
using the 

‹

or 

› 

buttons 

i

. 

Select 

VARIABLE

if you wish to have 

a remote zone’s volume be controlled
through an optional remote link connec-
tion and to activate Source Link that
changes the input feed to the remote
room whenever the main room input
source is changed. 

Select 

FIXED

if you wish to have the

remote zone input source and volume
remain constant. When the desired choice
is highlighted in reverse video press the

¤ 

button until the on-screen cursor is

next to 

SET LEVEL

.

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