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Connecting your equipment
MULTI-ZONE setup
This receiver can power up to two independent systems in separate rooms after you have made the proper MULTI-
ZONE connections.
Different sources can be playing in two zones at the same time or, depending on your needs, the same source
can also be used. The main and sub zone have independent power (the main zone power can be off while sub
zone is on) and the sub zone can be controlled by the remote or front panel controls.
Making MULTI-ZONE connections
It is possible to make these connections if you have the speakers for the sub zone (ZONE 2). You will also need a
separate amplifier if you are not using the speaker terminals for the sub zone (For detail, see MULTI-ZONE setup
using speaker terminals (ZONE 2) on page 29).
MULTI-ZONE listening options
The following table shows the signals that can be output to ZONE 2:
Sub Zone Input functions available
ZONE 2
DVD, SAT/CBL, DVR/BDR, INTERNET RADIO, SiriusXM, PANDORA, MEDIA SERVER,
FAVORITES, iPod/USB, TV, CD, TUNER, ADAPTER PORT
(Outputs analog audio)
! It is not possible to down-convert the audio input signal from the HDMI input terminals or digital input terminals (OPTICAL and
COAXIAL) and output them to ZONE 2.
! When any of the INTERNET RADIO, SiriusXM, PANDORA, MEDIA SERVER, FAVORITES, iPod/USB or ADAPTER PORT inputs
is selected in the main zone, it is only possible to select the same input as in the main zone for the sub zone. (Inputs other than
the ones listed here can be selected.)
Basic MULTI-ZONE setup (ZONE 2)
% Connect a separate amplifier to the AUDIO ZONE 2 OUT jacks on this receiver.
You should have a pair of speakers attached to the sub zone amplifier as shown in the following illustration.
AUDIO
OUT
ZONE 2
R
L
AUDIO
OUT
ZONE 2
R
L
RL
AUDIO IN
Sub zone (ZONE 2) Main zone
MULTI-ZONE setup using speaker terminals (ZONE 2)
You must select ZONE 2 in Speaker system setting (page 81) to use this setup.
% Connect a pair of speakers to the surround back speaker terminals.
You should have a pair of speakers attached to the surround back speaker terminals as shown below.
RL
Sub zone (ZONE 2) Main zone
SPEAKERS
A
FRONT HEIGHT / WIDE /
SURROUND BACK / ZONE 2
SURROUNDCENTERFRONT
RLRLRLRL
(
Single
)
B
SPEAKERS
A
FRONT HEIGHT / WIDE /
SURROUND BACK / ZONE 2
SURROUNDCENTERFRONT
RLRLRLRL
(
Single
)
B