Need set up help with Denon AVR 4802R


Setting up the Denon AVR 4802R in my Living Room where I'm using 5.1 set up. Manual mentions receiver's ability to use rear surround channels at remote speakers in another room ie: a/b main speakers. However the manual is vague and I can't figure it out. Anyone have experience with this receiver and what I'm trying to accomplish? There are pre outs for remote amp but I don't think I need to do that. Also I bought a Niles speaker switch to use if all else fails.
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You can assign the last 2 channels to zone 2. You will need at a minimum, a volume control in the other room. Best would be a volume control and a remote eye. This can all be done via a single run of Cat 5 wire. I like the volume with remote built into it instead of having a double gang box for both.
The cat 5 would run from the receiver to the box to the speakers. 3 wires for the remote eye (I think) and 4 wires for speakers. Then, a pair for each speaker from the volume. You can get away with a remote eye only and use a zone 2 remote control (the little one from the 385 or 685 multi zone receivers will work). However, I really like to have the wall volume too.