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Connecting your equipment
03
MULTI-ZONE setup
This receiver can power up to four (SC-82)/three (SC-81) independent systems in separate rooms after you have
made the proper MULTI-ZONE connections.
Different sources can be playing in three zones at the same time or, depending on your needs, the same source
can also be used. The main and sub zones have independent power (the main zone power can be off while one (or
both) of the sub zones is on) and the sub zones can be controlled by the remote or front panel controls.
Making MULTI-ZONE connections
It is possible to make these connections if you have a separate subwoofer (SC-82 only) and speakers for your pri-
mary (
ZONE 2
) sub zone, and a separate amplifier (and speakers) for your secondary (
ZONE 3
(SC-82 only)) sub
zone. You will also need a separate amplifier if you are not using the speaker terminals for your primary sub zone
(For detail, see
MULTI-ZONE setup using speaker terminals (ZONE 2)
on
page 34
).
Also, if the separate receiver in the sub zone has an HDMI input terminal, this unit’s HDMI input can be played as
HDZONE
.
Here are three (SC-82)/two (SC-81) primary sub zone setups possible with this system. Choose whichever works
best for you.
Important
!
ZONE 3
is a function for SC-82 only. It cannot be selected or set with SC-81.
!
The settings must be changed at
ZONE Setup
in order to use the multi-zone function (
page 98
).
!
MAIN/HDZONE
at
ZONE Setup
must be set to
HDZONE
in order to use the
HDZONE
function (
page 98
).
MULTI-ZONE listening options
The following table shows the signals that can be output to
ZONE 2
,
ZONE 3
and
HDZONE
:
Sub Zone
Input functions available
ZONE 2
<a>
SAT/CBL
,
DVR/BDR
,
INTERNET RADIO
,
PANDORA
,
MEDIA SERVER
,
FAVORITES
,
iPod/
USB
,
TV
,
CD
,
TUNER
,
ADAPTER PORT
(Outputs analog audio)
ZONE 3
<a>
SAT/CBL
,
DVR/BDR
,
TV
,
CD
,
TUNER
,
ADAPTER PORT
(Outputs analog audio)
HDZONE
(HDMI)
<b>
BD
,
DVD
,
SAT/CBL
,
DVR/BDR
,
INTERNET RADIO
,
PANDORA
,
MEDIA SERVER
,
FAVOR-
ITES
,
iPod/USB
,
HDMI 1
,
HDMI 2
,
HDMI 3
,
HDMI 4
,
HDMI 5
,
HDMI 6/MHL
(Outputs HDMI audio and video signals)
a
!
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.
!
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 3.
!
SC-82 only:
If
Speaker System
is set to
HDZONE
and the power for ZONE 2, ZONE 3, and HDZONE are all on, when
SAT/CBL
,
DVR/BDR
,
TV
,
CD
, or
TUNER
input is selected for ZONE 2, the input for ZONE 3 will be the same. When one of the above inputs
is selected for ZONE 3, the same limitations apply to ZONE 2.
b
!
The inputs that can be switched differ according to how terminals
HDMI
IN 1
to
IN 6
are assigned. Upon shipment from the
factory, the input terminals are assigned to
DVD
,
SAT/CBL
,
HDMI 3
,
HDMI 4
,
HDMI 5
and
HDMI 6
, in order starting from
terminal
HDMI
IN 1
.
!
The video/audio signals of the RCA analog input terminals, the digital input terminals (
OPTICAL
and
COAXIAL
) and the
COM-
PONENT VIDEO
input terminals cannot be up-converted and output to the
HDZONE
.
!
When any of the
HDMI 3
to
HDMI 6/MHL
inputs is selected in the main zone, it is only possible to select the same input as in
the main zone for the
HDZONE
. (Inputs other than the ones listed here can be selected.)
The same limitations apply when one of the above inputs is selected for the
HDZONE
.
Note
When any of the
INTERNET RADIO
,
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.)
The same limitations apply when one of the above inputs is selected for the sub zone.
Basic MULTI-ZONE setup (ZONE 2)
1 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.
2
SC-82 only:
Connect a subwoofer to the SUBWOOFER ZONE 2 OUT jack on this receiver.
When a subwoofer is connected, we recommend setting
HPF
(High Pass Filter) at
ZONE Setup
to
ON
(
page 98
).
E 2
U W O R
Z N 2
UT
ZONE 2
SUBWOOFER
ZONE 2
OUT
R
L
AUDIO IN
LINE LEVEL
INPUT
Sub zone (
ZONE 2
)
Main zone
2
1
