I KP21 keypads feature built-in 50W-per-channel stereo digital
audio amplifiers for maximum efficiency and performance
I Keypad/zone local source line-level audio input for adding a
zone-specific component such as a dedicated cable box, satellite
receiver, DVD/CD player, video game, etc.
I Keypad/zone line-level audio output for use with a dedicated
zone high-power audio amplifier or powered subwoofer
I Whole-house paging/video monitoring
I Configurable page groups
I Remote Door-entry control
I Programmable sleep and wake-up timers for each zone,
zone groups or the whole house
I Configurable entertainment groups
Typographic Conventions
In order to help you use this manual with the remote control,
front-panel controls and rear-panel connections, certain
conventions have been used.
EXAMPLE – indicates a specific remote control or front-panel
button, or rear-panel connection jack
EXAMPLE – indicates a message that is visible in the
on-screen display (OSD)
EXAMPLE – indicates a message that is visible on the
AVR front-panel information display
EXAMPLE – indicates a message that is displayed on a
remote control LCD screen
EXAMPLE – indicates a message that is displayed on a
keypad LCD screen
1 – (number in a square) indicates an AVR21EN front-panel
control or connection
– (number in a circle) indicates an AVR21EN rear-panel
connection
0 – (number in an oval) indicates a button on the main room
remote (AVR21ENR1)
– (number in a triangle) indicates a button on the zone
remote (KP21R)
– (number in a pentagon) indicates a connection or feature
on the AVH21 audio/video hub
– (number in a rectangle) indicates a connection or feature
on the WPS21 power supply hub
– (number in a hexagon) indicates a connection or feature
on the KP21 keypad
– (number in a star) indicates a connection or feature on
the SPF (Source Power Flag) module
Main Room
I 70 Watts x 7-channel surround mode
I Dual AM/FM tuners
I Three dedicated RS-232 Sony
®
ES DVD changer interface ports
I DCDi
®
by Faroudja video up-converter scales all inputs to
1080i via HDMI
™
and component video outputs
I Video parameters are adjustable separately for each video input
I Surround modes include: Dolby
®
Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic
®
2,
Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Headphone, DTS,
®
DTS Neo:6,
®
Logic 7
®
I HDCD
®
decoding for enhanced CD playback, and MP3 decoding
for use with compatible computers
I High-bandwidth, HDTV-compatible component video inputs for
all six external common A/V sources
I A / V sync delay, adjustable for each input, delivers perfect lip
sync with digital programs or video displays
I Configurable HDMI output
I Front-panel analog audio/video jacks may be used as inputs
or outputs for connection to portable products or video game
consoles
I Dedicated front-panel optical digital audio input and output
I Switchable coaxial digital audio input/output
I Switchable component, S-, composite video and stereo line-level
audio input/output
I Six 12V “SPF” (Source Power Flag) inputs provide configurable
source power management to keep sources in sync with main
room and whole-house functions
I Two assignable rear panel coaxial and optical digital inputs
I One each rear-panel coaxial and optical digital outputs
I Eight channel DVD audio input
I Eight channel pre-out
I Line-level audio, composite, S- and component video
connections for each of the six source inputs
I Two RJ45 multiroom link terminals for connection to W.H.E.N.
hubs and keypads
I One switched and one unswitched AC outlet
Remote Rooms
I Utilizes AVR21EN processor/controller for multiroom source
control and power management.
I Scalable design allows system configuration from one to
twenty Zones
I Keypad control centrally configured with easy on-screen
menu setup
I Keypad LCD and hard buttons provide menu-driven setup
and control
I KP21 keypads provide control of system, source, paging,
timer and door-entry functions
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Key Features