Using the MULTI-ZONE feature
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Chapter 8:
Using the MULTI-ZONE
feature
MULTI-ZONE listening
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 zones have independent power
(the main zone power can be off while the 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 a
separate speakers for your sub zone (
ZONE 2
). You will also
need a separate amplifier for your sub zone.
Note
• You can’t use sound controls (such as the bass/treble
controls or Midnight listening) or any surround modes
with a separate amplifier in the sub zone. You can,
however, use the features available with your sub zone
amplifier
MULTI-ZONE listening options
The following table shows what you can listen to in the sub
zone:
Basic MULTI-ZONE setup
Connect a separate amplifier to the ZONE 2 AUDIO OUT
jacks on the rear of this receiver.
You should have a pair of speakers attached to the sub zone
amplifier as shown in the following illustration.
Using the MULTI-ZONE controls
The following steps use the front panel controls to select
sources. See
MULTI-ZONE remote controls
below.
1
Press the MULTI-ZONE ON/OFF button on the front
panel.
Each press selects a MULTI-ZONE option:
•
ZONE 2 ON
– Switches the MULTI-ZONE feature on
•
ZONE 2 OFF
– Switches the MULTI-ZONE feature off
The
ZONE
indicator lights when the MULTI-ZONE control has
been switched ON.
2
Press CONTROL.
• When the receiver is on, make sure that any operations for
the sub zone are done while
ZONE 2
shows in the display.
If this is not showing, the front panel controls affect the
main zone only. If the receiver is in standby, the display is
dimmed, and
ZONE2 ON
continues to show in the display.
3
Use the INPUT SELECTOR dial to select the source for the
zone you have selected.
For example,
Z2
:
CDR
sends the source connected to the
CDR
inputs to the sub room (
ZONE 2
).
• If you select
TUNER
, you can use the tuner
controls to
select a preset station (see
Saving station presets
on
page 32 if you’re unsure how to do this). The tuner cannot
be tuned to more than one station at a time. Therefore,
changing the station in one zone also changes the station
in the other zone. Please be careful not to change stations
when recording a radio broadcast.
4
When you’re finished, press CONTROL again to return
to the main zone controls.
You can also press the
MULTI-ZONE ON/OFF
button on the
front panel to switch off all output to the sub zone.
Note
• You won’t be able to switch the main zone off completely
unless you’ve switched off the MULTI-ZONE control first.
• If you don’t plan to use the MULTI-ZONE feature for a
while, turn off the power in both the sub and main rooms
so that this receiver is in standby.
• Volume level cannot be adjusted with this receiver. Use
the separate amplifier connected to the
ZONE2 OUT
to
adjust the volume.
MULTI-ZONE remote controls
Press the
button on the remote control, then with
the
SHIFT
button pressed, press the buttons below to operate
the corresponding zone.
The following table shows the possible MULTI-ZONE remote
controls:
Sub Zone
Input sources available
ZONE 2
The built-in tuner and other analog audio
sources.
ZONE2
HDMI
VIDEO
DVR/
BDR
L
AUDIO
ANTENNA
OPTICAL
ASSIGNABLE
ASSIGNABLE
OUT
DVR/BDR
OUT
CD-R/TAPE
COAXIAL
IN
(
CD
)
1
L
R
OUT
CD
MONITOR
OUT
TV/SAT
IN
BD
IN
DVR/BDR IN
DVD IN
BD IN
VIDEO 1 IN
(
TV/SAT
)
IN
1
(
CD-R/TAPE
)
IN
2
FM UNBAL
75
(
OUTPUT 5 V
0.1 A MAX
)
ADAPTER PORT
AM LOOP
12 V
IR
IN
OUT
ANALOG
R
L
AUDIO IN
SPEAKER
R
SPEAKER
L
Separate amplifier
Sub zone
SPEAKERS
BAND
CONTROL - MULTI-ZONE - ON/OFF
Button
What it does
RECEIVER
Switches on/off power in the sub zone.
INPUT SELECT
Use to select the input source in the sub zone.
Input function
buttons
Use to select the input source directly in the
sub zone.
RECEIVER
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