Onkyo TX-DS898 Connecting the remote zone Zone 2 speakers, When using the Zone 2 OUT terminals

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Connecting the remote zone (Zone 2) speakers

Outline

The TX-DS898 allows you to connect another set of speakers and place them in a different room or separated area for listening to music. This other room or area is referred to as the remote zone (Zone 2), while the room where the TX-DS898 is located is the

Main Room

PRE OUT

R L

FRONT

Remote Zone (Zone 2)

Zone 2

Zone 2

Left

Right

main zone. In addition, the IR IN/OUT allows you to control the TX-DS898 from the remote zone (Zone 2) with the remote controller even though the remote zone is physically separated.

SUB

SURR

CENTER

speaker

speaker

The diagram below shows how to make the proper connections for the remote zone.

When using the SURR BACK/ZONE 2 SPEAKERS terminals

If you are using a 5.1-channel speaker system in the main room, you can connect the speakers for the remote zone (Zone 2) to the open SURR BACK/ZONE 2 SPEAKERS terminals.

With this connection, select “Activated” for the Speaker Setup → Powered Zone 2 setting in the Setup menu.

SURR

BACK/

ZONE 2

Left (white)

TX-DS898

Right (red)

Power amplifier

Main Room

SURR

BACK

/ ZONE 2 SPEAKER

RL

TX-DS898

Note:

Remote Zone (Zone 2)

Zone 2

 

Zone 2

Left

 

Right

speaker

speaker

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

When using the ZONE 2 OUT terminals

When you have connected all the speakers for 7.1-channel audio in the main room, connect the speakers as shown below.

The ZONE 2 OUT terminal is a constant output. Connect to the LINE input of the amplifier (CD, tape, etc.). Adjust the volume with the amplifier connected to the ZONE 2 OUT terminal.

1.Connect the TX-DS898 to the amplifier for the remote zone.

2.Connect the remote zone speaker cables to the speaker terminals on the amplifier.

Adjust the volume level at the amplifier.

3.Connect the TX-DS898 to the monitor for the remote zone.

Remote Zone (Zone 2)

Zone 2

Zone 2 monitor

Zone 2

It is important to be aware of the speaker impedance (see previous page).

When using the SURR BACK/ZONE 2 PRE OUT terminals

If you are using a 5.1-channel speaker system in the main room, you can connect the amplifier for the remote zone (Zone 2) to the open SURR BACK/ZONE 2 PRE OUT terminals and connect the remote zone speakers.

With this connection, select “Activated” for the Speaker Setup → Powered Zone 2 setting in the Setup menu.

Left speaker or projector Right speaker

Zone 2 amplifier

 

 

 

Main Room

 

AUDIO

VIDEO

S VIDEO

 

 

 

MONITOR

 

 

 

OUT

R

L

 

 

 

OUT

 

ZONE 2

Right (red)

 

 

 

Left (white)

 

 

TX-DS898

Note:

The ZONE 2 out terminals of the TX-DS898 are of a fixed output level.

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Contents TX-DS898 Avis Important SafeguardsPrecautions Contents Contents Supplied accessories FeaturesBefore using this unit Installing the remote controller batteriesUsing the remote controller Front panel Front panel facilitiesFront door Front panel displayFront panel facilities Remote controller Remote controller Digital INPUT/OUTPUT coaxial and optical Rear panel facilities3 4 Rear panel facilitiesVideo IN/OUT IR IN/OUTMulti Channel Input GNDConnecting a turntable PH Connecting your audio componentsConnecting a compact disc player CD ConnectionsFlow of the video signals is as follows Connecting your video componentsConnecting a DVD player DVD ConnectionsConnecting a video cassette recorder Video Connecting a television monitor or projector Connecting video camera, etc. VideoIdeal speaker configuration Connecting speakersMinimum speaker configuration for surround sound playback Speaker placementConnecting speakers Connecting speakersConnecting the speaker cable Connecting a subwooferWhen using the Surr BACK/ZONE 2 Speakers terminals Connecting the remote zone Zone 2 speakersWhen using the Zone 2 OUT terminals When using the Surr BACK/ZONE 2 PRE OUT terminalsFrom connecting block Connecting the included antennas Connecting antennasConnecting the AM antenna cable Assembling the AM loop antennaConnecting an FM outdoor antenna Connecting antennasConnecting an AM outdoor antenna Directional linkagePower Connecting the powerSTANDBY/ON Stdby RcvrSetup menus Basic MenuAdvanced Menu Setup menus Navigating through the Setup menuPress the Setup button Hardware Setup menu Hardware SetupIR in Setup sub-menu Speaker Impedance sub-menuSpeaker Setup Speaker Setup menuSpeaker Config sub-menu Speaker Distance sub-menu Speaker SetupCalibrating the speaker levels Level Calibration sub-menuLeft RightBass Peak Level Bass Peak Level Manager* sub-menu Bass Peak Level LimiterPeak Level Input Setup menu Input SetupDigital Setup sub-menu Initial settings for each input sourceMultichannel Setup sub-menu Input SetupDigital Input Digital FormatLast Valid enables the source last selected The source that Video Setup sub-menuVideo Component VideoIntelli Volume Intelli Volume sub-menuCharacter Input sub-menu Character DisplayRelationship between input source and listening mode Listening Mode Preset sub-menuListening Modes Input source signalsDTS-ES Discrete DTS Neo6DTS-ES Matrix THX CinemaAudio Adjust Setup menu Audio AdjustAudio Adjust Surr Mode Analog/PCM Surround SetupSurr Mode D.F.2ch Pro Logic II Music DimensionDecoder THX SetupTHX Surround EX Dolby D Front EffectVolume Setup sub-menu PreferencePreference menu OSD Setup sub-menu Headphones Level Setup sub-menuPreference OSD Position sub-menuTuning into a radio station Listening to a stereo radio station FM modeListening to Radio Broadcasts Erasing a preset radio station Presetting a radio station Selecting a preset radio stationListening to Radio Broadcasts Memory EnterListening with headphones Adjusting the bass and trebleEnjoying music or videos with the TX-DS898 Temporarily turning off the soundEntering characters using the TX-DS898 Changing the listening modeDirect Setup Pure Audio Enter Return Enjoying music or videos with the TX-DS898Adjusting the brightness of the front display Switching the displayUsing the sleep time remote controller only Temporarily changing the speaker output levelsEnjoying the multichannel output Changing the audio modeSelecting an input source using the remote controller Playing music using the buttons on the TX-DS898Adjusting the volume for the remote zone Enjoying music in the remote zoneRecording a source REC OUTStart recording at the recording component as desired Recording a source Calling up a preset radio station Using remote controllerOverview Controlling an Onkyo cassette tape deckDisc Stdby CD Mode Using remote controllerPress the CD Mode button Controlling an Onkyo CD playerControlling an Onkyo DVD player On Stdby MD Mode SAT, CABLE, VCR, and TV Mode buttonsPress the MD Mode button Controlling an Onkyo MD recorderLearning a pre-programming code When entering the code of Onkyo DVD playersLearning a pre-programming code DisplayPre-programming codes Learning a pre-programming codeDVD CableDVD Mode DVD Player Mode Operating your programmed remote controllerSAT Mode Satellite Tuner Mode Cable Mode Cable ModeVCR Mode VCR Mode Operating your programmed remote controllerTV Mode TV Mode On Stdby VCR Mode VOL TV/VCR MutingLight Direct Mode Macro Macro Programming procedurePage Erasing all the commands programmed under a Mode button Erasing the programmed command from one buttonPress and release the same Mode button again Press and release the same button againWhat is a Macro function? 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