Classe Audio VSX-80TXV Other connections Second Zone speaker B setup, 2nd Zone setting only.1

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Second Zone speaker B setup

Caution

•Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the power outlet. Plugging in components should be the last connection you make with your system.

•Be careful not to allow any contact between speaker wires from different terminals.

• SP AB – Sound is output from speaker system A (up to 5 channels, depending on the source), the two speakers in speaker system B, and the subwoofer. The sound from speaker system B will be the same as the sound from speaker system A (multichannel sources will be downmixed to 2 channels).

•SP (off) – No sound is output from the speakers. The same sound is output from the pre-out terminals (including from your subwoofer, if connected) as when selecting speaker system A (above).

•You can use speakers with a nominal impedance between 6 Ω to 16 Ω (please see Switching the speaker impedance on page 55 if you plan to use speakers with an impedance of less than 8 Ω).

After selecting 2nd Zone in Surround back speaker setting on page 33, you can use the speakers connected to the (surround back) B speaker terminals on the rear panel to listen to stereo playback in another room. See Switching the speaker system below for the listening options with this setup.

Bi-amping your front speakers

Bi-amping is when you connect the high frequency driver and low frequency driver of your speakers to different amplifiers (in this case, to both front and surround back terminals) for better crossover performance. Your speakers must be bi-ampable to do this (having separate terminals for high and low) and the sound improvement will depend on the kind of speakers you’re using.

1 Connect your speakers as shown below.

1Connect a pair of speakers to the surround back speaker terminals on the rear panel.

Connect them the same way you connected your speakers in Installing your speaker system on page 17. Make sure to review Placing the speakers on page 18 when placing the speakers in another room.

2Select ‘2nd Zone’ from the ‘Surr Back System’ menu. See Surround back speaker setting on page 33 to do this.

Switching the speaker system

If you selected 2nd Zone in Surround back speaker setting on page 33, three speaker system settings are possible using the SPEAKERS button. If you selected Normal (SB) or Front Bi-Amp, the button will simply switch your main speaker system on or off. The options below are for the

2nd Zone setting only.1

•Use the SPEAKERS button on the front panel to select a speaker system setting.

As mentioned above, if you have selected Normal (SB), the button will simply switch your main speaker system

(A) on or off.

Press repeatedly to choose a speaker system option:

• SP A – Sound is output from speaker system A and the same signal is output from the pre-out terminals.

• SP B – Sound is output from the two speakers connected to speaker system B. Multichannel sources will not be heard. The same signal is output from the surround back channel pre-out terminals.

This illustration below shows the connections for bi- amping your front left speaker. Hook up your front right speaker in the same way.

 

SPEAKERS

 

 

 

 

 

 

A

R FRONT

L

CENTER

R

SURROUND

L

SURROUND BACK / B

 

 

 

 

 

 

R

L (Single)

Front left

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

speaker

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SELECTABLE

High

Low

Since both front and surround back speaker terminals output the same audio, it doesn’t matter which set (front or surround back) is powering which part (High or Low) of the speaker.

•Make sure that the + / – connections are properly inserted.

2Select the ‘Front Bi-Amp’ setting from the ‘Surr Back System’ menu.

See Surround back speaker setting on page 33 to specify how you’re using the surround back speaker terminals.

Note

1 • The subwoofer output depends on the settings you made in Manual speaker setup on page 37. However, if SP B is selected above, no sound is heard from the subwoofer (the LFE channel is not downmixed).

•Depending on the settings in Surround back speaker setting on page 33 output from the surround back pre-out terminals may change.

•All speaker systems (except 2nd Zone connections) are switched off when headphones are connected.

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Contents VSX-80TXVVSX-80TXV-S Federal Communications Declaration of Conformity Model NumberResponsible Party Name Keep in a Secure AREA. this is for Your SecurityImportant Safety Instructions Contents Other Settings Using other functionsOther connections Controlling the rest of your systemFeatures Before you startBefore you start Chapter Checking what’s in the boxLoading the batteries Installing the receiverBefore you start Ventilation Automatically setting up for surround sound Mcacc Minute guide02 5 minute guide Chapter Introduction to home theaterWait for the test tones to finish then confirm Speaker configuration in the OSDMinute guide Better sound using Basic Phase Control Problems when using the Auto Mcacc Setup02 5 minute guide Playing a sourceRear panel Connecting your equipmentConnecting your equipment Chapter About the video converter Connecting your equipmentWhen making cable connections DVD player Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV and DVD playerConnecting a 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menuSetting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automatically Select ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuSelect ‘EQ Auto Setting’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Fine Speaker DistanceFront Align Copying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settingsSetting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manually Checking your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings Manual speaker setupSpeaker Setting Select ‘Crossover Network’ from the Manual SP Setup menu Select ‘Channel Level’ from the Manual SP Setup menu TipSelect a setup option Crossover NetworkTHX Audio Setting Speaker DistanceSpecify whether or not you are using a THX speaker system THX Speaker SetupSelect ‘THX Speaker Setup’ from the Manual SP Setup menu Using XM Radio Connecting your XM Radio receiverOther connections Other connections ChapterConnecting using Hdmi Using XM HD SurroundSaving channel presets Other connectionsConnecting the multichannel analog inputs About HdmiSelecting the multichannel analog inputs Use standard RCA/phono jack cables for 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recordingUsing other functions Using the sleep timer Resetting the systemSwitching the speaker impedance Display shows RESET?Setting the remote to control other components Selecting preset codes directlyProgramming signals from other remote controls Controlling the rest of your systemErasing one of the remote control button settings Resetting the remote control presetsConfirming preset codes Controlling the rest of your systemProgramming a multi-operation or a shutdown sequence Renaming input source namesDirect function Multi Operation and System Off Using multi operations Using System offControlling the rest of your system Controls for TVs Controls for other componentsOperating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensor Decide which component you want to use the remote sensorTroubleshooting PowerAdditional information Additional information ChapterOther audio problems Additional informationSettings VideoRemote control DisplayXM radio messages SR cable is connected, butWindows Media Audio 9 Professional Additional information Surround sound formatsDolby About THX Listening modes with different input signal formats Stereo 2 channel signal formatsTHX Games Mode THX MusicModeMultichannel signal formats AutoAdditional information Specifications Cleaning the unitDecibel Level Example To establish a safe levelOnce you have established a comfortable sound level Pioneer Corporation
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