MULTIROOM OPERATION
The DPR 1005 is fully equipped to operate as theFor installations where A-BUS modules are used, fol-input must be analog. When MAIN DOWNMIX
control center for a complete multiroom system that islow the instructions provided with the A-BUS remoteis selected as the multiroom system input you may lis-
capable of sending one source to a second zone inmodules or keypads.ten to an OLt/Rt� stereo version of any digital source
the house while a separate source is listened to in theplaying in the main room, such as Dolby Digital or
main room. In addition to providing for control over theRS-232 ControlDTS. You may also use this mode to listen to a source
The DPR 1005 is rare among A/V receivers in that it
selection of the remote source and its volume, theconnected to the 8-Channel Direct Inputs ? in the
DPR 1005 offers a comprehensive range of optionsprovides the capability for full bidirectional remote con-remote zone, as long as the Dolby Pro Logic IIx mode
trol with confirmation control acknowledgement from
for powering the speakers in the second zone.compatible computers or specialized remote controlis activated. Note, however, that when MAIN
DOWNMIX is selected as the input for the multi-
 Using the line-level Multiroom Audio Outputsa,systems. RS-232 programming requires specializedroom system, the source sent to the remote room will
the selected source may be fed to optional, externalprogramming knowledge and for that reason we rec-
change any time the main room input is changed.
power amplifiers that may be matched to theommend that it only be done by qualified installers.
specifics of the installation.For more information on using the RS-232 port for
remote control, visit the Harman Kardon Web site atWhen the selection has been made, press the ¤
 When the main room system is configured for 5.1Navigation Button o once so that the ? on-
www.harmankardon.com or contact a custom installerscreen cursor is next to the MULTI VOL line.
operation, the Surround Back Left/Right amplifiertrained in RS-232 controlled systems.
channels may be used to power the remote zone so
that no additional amplifiers are required.At the MULTI VOL line, press the ?/?
Multiroom Setup
Navigation Button o until the desired volume
 Using built-in A-BUS Ready technology,optional Once the audio and IR link connections have beenlevel for the multiroom system is entered. DO NOT
A-BUS modules may be connected to themade, the DPR 1005 needs to be configured for multi-use the regular volume control knobs for this setting.
DPR 1005 via a single Category 5/5e or higherroom operation. Press the OSD Button to bringWhen all settings for the multiroom setup have been
wire, so that remote zone speakers may be pow-the MASTER MENU (Figure 1) to the screen.made, press the ?/¤ Navigation Button o
ered directly from the A-BUS module without thePress the ¤ Navigation Button o, until the on-until the on-screen ? cursor is next to the BACK
need for additional power, IR sensor or volume con-screen ? cursor is next to the MULTI-ROOMTO MASTER MENU line.
trol wires to be run to the second zone.line. Press the Set Button q to enter the
In addition, the DPR 1005 includes a remote IR sen-MULTI-ROOM SETUP menu (Figure 17).However, if you have connected both the digital and
analog outputs of a source such as a DVD player to
sor input so that remote control commands from the the DPR, you may select that source for the remote
Zone II remote included with the unit may be transmitted * MULTI-ROOM SETUP *
room. The DPR will automatically switch to the analog
to the unit, while standard IR input/output jacks allowconnection for playback in the remote room without?MULTI-ROOM:OFF ON
the remote zoneOs commands to be sent to compatibleMULTI VOL :25dBaffecting multichannel playback from the digital link inMULTI IN :FM PRESET01
IR-controlled source devices.SB AMPS :MAIN MULTI
the main room.
BACK TO MASTER MENU
Installation
Although simple remote room systems may beSurround Amplifier Channel Assignment
installed by the average do-it-yourself hobbyist,The DPR 1005 is equipped with seven full-power
the complexity of many multizone/multiroom systemsamplifier channels to allow for complete 7.1-channel
involves running wires inside walls where the services ofFigure 17operation without the need for additional external
amplifiers. However, in some installations you may wish
a specially trained installer may be required. Regard-
less of who does the work, please remember thatWhen the MULTI-ROOM SETUP menuto use the traditional 5.1-channel configuration for the
local building codes govern in-wall electrical work,appears, the on-screen ? cursor will be at themain listening room, which allows the surround back
MULTI-ROOM line. Since this line is used toleft/right amplifier channels to be used to power
including proper specification of any wiring used and
the way in which it is connected. You are responsibleturn the system on and off, donOt make an adjustmentspeakers placed in a remote zone location.
here unless you wish to turn the system on at this time.
for making certain that all multiroom installation work isIf you wish to use the Surround Back amplifier chan-
done properly and in compliance with all applicableTo turn the system on, press the ? Navigation Button
codes and regulations.o so that ON is highlighted. If you do not wish tonels to power the remote zone, press the ?/¤
turn the system on at this time or to proceed to theNavigation Button o until the ? cursor is pointing
to the SB AMPS line on the MULTI-ROOM
For installations using optional, external amplifiers innext step, press the ¤ Navigation Button o once
Option 1 or Option 2, follow the instructions shown onso that the ? on-screen cursor is next to theSETUP menu. Press the ?/? Navigation Button
page 17.MULTI IN line.o until MULTI is highlighted in reverse video
and press the Set Button q.
For installations where the Surround Back Left/RightAt the MULTI IN line, press the ?/? Navigation
amplifier channels are used to power the remote zone,Remember that once this setting is made, you will
make certain that the system is installed and configuredButton o until the desired input to the multiroom not be able to take advantage of any of the 6.1/7.1-
system appears in the highlighted video.
for that type of operation, as shown. In Option 3 onchannel decoding or processing modes, and that the
page 17 and in the MULTI-ROOM SETUPspeakers used for the remote zone must be connected
In addition to the standard inputs, a choice is available
menu as shown on this page.labeled MAIN DOWNMIX. In all other cases,to the Surround Back/Multiroom Speaker Outputs
g. The volume for these speakers is set by the
the feed to the multiroom system may be different
from the input selected for the main room, but themultiroom system, as explained on this page.
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