Pioneer VSX-1018AH-K 7 Other connections Connecting additional amplifiers, MULTI-ZONE listening

08Other connections

Connecting additional amplifiers

This receiver has more than enough power for any home use, but it’s possible to add additional amplifiers to every channel of your system using the pre-outs. Make the connections shown below to add amplifiers to power your speakers.

•Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet.

						ANALOG
						INPUT
					L	R
	MONITOR		ANTENNA				Front channel
IN 3	OUT
		Y					amplifier
						ANALOG
		PB	FM UNBAL 75	AM LOOP		INPUT
		PR	ASSIGNABLE				Center channel
			1 - 3				amplifier (mono)
IN	FRONT	CENTER		(Single) PRE OUT		ANALOG
						INPUT
					L	R
							Surround channel
-R		SUB					amplifier
		SUBWOOFERWOOFER SURROUND SURROUND BACK
SURROUND			SURROUND BACK / B			ANALOG
		L	R	L		INPUT
				(Single)	L	R
							Surround back
							channel amplifier
						ANALOG	Powered
						INPUT
			SELECTABLE SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL				subwoofer
			SELECTABLE VOIR LE MODE D'EMPLOI
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•You can use the additional amplifier on the surround back channel pre-outs for a single speaker as well. In this case plug the amplifier into the left (L (Single)) terminal only.

•The sound from the surround back terminals will depend on how you have configured the Surround back speaker setting on page 41.

•To hear sound only from the pre-outs, switch the speaker system to OFF, or simply disconnect any speakers that are connected directly to the receiver.

•If you’re not using a subwoofer, change the front speaker setting (see Speaker Setting on page 48) to

LARGE.

MULTI-ZONE listening

This receiver can power up to two independent systems in separate rooms after you have made the proper MULTI- ZONE connections. An example MULTI-ZONE setup is shown below.

Sub zone	Main zone
			OUT	COMPONENT VIDEO
				IN 1	IN 2	IN 3
		MONITOR
OUT	IN	OUT
DVR2		SIRIUS	ZONE 2
OUT	IN	IN	OUT	IN	OUT	IN

			CD	CD-R
SPEAKERS		FRONT	CENTER	SURR
A	R		L	R
ACK
AUDIO IN
			VSX-1018AH

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. However, you may need to specify the volume settings in ZONE Audio Setup on page 69.

Making MULTI-ZONE connections

It is possible to make these connections if you have a

separate TV and speakers for your sub zone (ZONE 2).1 You will also need a separate amplifier if you are not using the Surround Back System setup (page 61) for your sub zone.

Note

1You 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.

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