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44 MULTIROOM OPERATION

The AVR 7300 is fully equipped to operate as the

control center for a complete multiroom system that is

capable of sending one audio/video source to a sec-

ond zone in the house while a separate source is lis-

tened to in the main room. In addition to providing for

control over the selection of the remote source and its

volume, the AVR 7300 offers a comprehensive range

of options for powering the speakers in the second

zone.

• Using the line-level Multiroom Audio Outputs ‚,

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

AVR 7300 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 AVR 7300 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

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

pages 19 and 20.

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 19 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 AVR 7300 is among the few A/V receivers that

provide 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 AVR 7300 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 20).

Figure 20

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 shown. 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 is shown.

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 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 AVR, you may select that source for the remote

room. The AVR 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 AVR 7300 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 shown 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

ç. The volume for these speakers is set by the

multiroom system, as explained on this page.

* MULTI-ROOM SETUP *

MULTI-ROOM:OFF

MULTI IN :FM PRESET 01

MULTI VOL :25dB

SB AMPS :MAIN

BACK TO MASTER MENU

→

MULTIROOM OPERATION

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