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The AVR65 is fully equipped to operate asNOTE: All remotely controlled compo-IMPORTANT NOTE: Any cables run
the control center for a sophisticatednents must be linked together in a daisyinside walls should be CL3/FT4 rated,
multiroom operation with optionalchain. Connect the IR OUTjack of oneor carry any other certification that is
remote IR sensors, speakers and powerunit to the IR INof the next to establishrequired by the NEC, NFPA or state and
amplifiers. Although some multiroomthis chain.local building and electrical codes. To
installations will require the services of aavoid interference, audio and speaker
specially trained installer, it is possibleAudio Linkcables should not be parallel to, or in
for the average do-it-yourself hobbyist toDepending on the distance from thethe same conduits with AC cables. If you
install a simple remote room system. ForAVR65 to the remote room, two optionshave any questions about multiroom
additional information on using theare available. wiring consult your dealer, custom
AVR65 in multiroom installations weinstaller or a licensed contractor or
suggest that you contact your dealer orOne option is to run high-quality, electrician.
custom installer.shielded audio interconnect cable from
the AVR65Os location to the remote room.Multiroom Setup
InstallationAt the remote room, connect the inter-Once the audio and IR link connections
The key to remote room operation is connect cable to a stereo power amplifier.have been made, the AVR65 needs to be
to link the remote room to the AVR65OsThe amplifier will be connected to theconfigured for multiroom operation
location with wire for an infraredroomOs speakers. No volume control isusing the following steps. When making
receiver and speakers or an amplifier.required, as the AVR65 and the remote IRthese selections, you may use the front
link will provide that function. At thepanel Information Display, or use the On-
IR LinkAVR65, plug the audio interconnectScreen Display system. Either the semi-
The remote room IR receiver should becables into the Multi Outjacks d onOSD system may be used, in which case
connected to the AVR65 via standardthe AVR65Os rear panel.the choices will appear as a single-line
coaxial cable. Plug the IR connectiondisplay at the bottom of the screen, or as
cable into the Multijack c on theNOTE: The remote power amplifier a full screen display. When the full-OSD
AVR65Os rear panel.must have signal sensing capability or display system is in use, the complete list
be left on constantly to assure automaticof choices will appear on the screen.
If other Harman Kardon compatibleoperation at the remote room.
source equipment is part of the mainTo activate the semi-OSD, press the OSD
room installation, the Remote IR OutAs an alternative, place the amplifier button o once. To activate the full-OSD,
jack b on the rear panel should bethat will provide power to the remotepress the OSD button o three times.
connected to IR IN jack on the CD playerlocation speakers in the same room asthis will turn the semi-OSD on and then
or cassette deck. This will enable thethe AVR65, and connect the Multi Outoff. The full-OSD will appear on the third
remote room location to control sourcejacks d on the rear panel to the audiobutton press.
equipment functions as well as theinput of the remote room amplifier. Use
remote room input and volume.the appropriate speaker wire to connectOnce you have determined which, if any
the optional power amplifier to theOSD system to use, setup and operation of
remote speakers. High-quality wire of atthe multiroom system is simple.
least AWG14 is recommended for long
multiroom connections.
AVR65 120 volt Rev (C) 10/6/98 |
ACEC
HARMAN KARDON
