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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 30
).
With the VSX-1123, it is also possible to connect a TV for the sub zone.
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 two primary sub zone setups possible with this system. Choose whichever works best for you.
Important
!
The settings must be changed at
ZONE Setup
in order to use the multi-zone function (
page 87
).
!
MAIN/HDZONE
at
ZONE Setup
must be set to
HDZONE
in order to use the
HDZONE
function (
page 87
).
!
VSX-923 model cannot connect the TV monitor for sub zone.
MULTI-ZONE listening options
The following table shows the signals that can be output to
ZONE 2
and
HDZONE
:
In case of VSX-1123
Sub Zone
Input functions available
ZONE 2
<a>
DVD
,
SAT/CBL
,
DVR/BDR
,
INTERNET RADIO
,
MEDIA SERVER
,
FAVORITES
,
iPod/USB
,
TV
,
CD
,
TUNER
,
ADAPTER PORT
(Outputs analog audio and composite video.)
HDZONE
(HDMI)
<b>
BD
,
DVD
,
SAT/CBL
,
DVR/BDR
,
HDMI 1
,
HDMI 2
,
HDMI 3
,
HDMI 4
,
HDMI 5
/
MHL
,
HDMI 6
,
HDMI 7
(Outputs HDMI audio and video signals)
a
!
It is not possible to down-convert the audio and video input signals from the
HDMI
input terminals, digital input terminals
(
OPTICAL
and
COAXIAL
) and the
COMPONENT VIDEO
input terminals and output them to ZONE 2.
!
When any of the
INTERNET RADIO
,
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.
b
!
The inputs that can be switched differ according to how terminals
HDMI
IN 1
to
IN 7
are assigned. Upon shipment from the
factory, the input terminals are assigned to
DVD
,
SAT/CBL
,
DVR/BDR
,
HDMI 4
,
HDMI 5
/
MHL
,
HDMI 6
and
HDMI 7
, 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 4
,
HDMI 6
or
HDMI 7
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
.
In case of VSX-923
Sub Zone
Input functions available
ZONE 2
<a>
DVD
,
SAT/CBL
,
DVR/BDR
,
TV
,
CD
,
TUNER
,
ADAPTER PORT
(Output analog audio only.)
HDZONE
(HDMI)
<b>
BD
,
DVD
,
SAT/CBL
,
DVR/BDR
,
HDMI 1
,
HDMI 2
,
HDMI 3
,
HDMI 4
,
HDMI 5
/
MHL
,
HDMI 6
,
HDMI 7
(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.
!
When any of the
INTERNET RADIO
,
MEDIA SERVER
,
FAVORITES
or
iPod/USB
inputs is selected in the main zone, it is not
possible to select the
ADAPTER PORT
input for the sub zone.
b
!
The inputs that can be switched differ according to how terminals
HDMI
IN 1
to
IN 7
are assigned. Upon shipment from the
factory, the input terminals are assigned to
DVD
,
SAT/CBL
,
DVR/BDR
,
HDMI 4
,
HDMI 5
/
MHL
,
HDMI 6
and
HDMI 7
, 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 4
,
HDMI 6
or
HDMI 7
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
.
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
VSX-1123 only:
Connect a TV monitor to the VIDEO ZONE 2 OUT jack on this receiver.
ZONE 2
OUT
VIDEO
ZONE 2
OUT
ZONE 2
OUT
VIDEO
ZONE 2
OUT
R
L
AUDIO IN
Sub zone (
ZONE 2
)
Main zone
VIDEO IN
2
1
VSX-1123 only
