Pioneer VSX-52TX manual Other connections Multi-room listening, Making multi-room connections

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Multi-room listening

When used together with an optional IR receiver (such as a Niles or Xantech unit), this receiver can power two independent systems in separate rooms. Different sources can be playing in both rooms at the same time or, depending on your needs, the same source can also be used. The main and sub rooms have independent power (the main room power can be off while the sub room is on) and the sub room can be controlled by this unit's remote control. You may need to specify your volume setting and IR receiver type in Multi Room Setup on page 67.

Making multi-room connections

It is possible to make these connections if you have a separate amplifier, TV, speakers, and an IR receiver for your sub room.

1Connect the IR receiver sensor to the MULTI- ROOM & SOURCE IR IN jack on the rear of this receiver.

2Connect a separate amplifier to the MULTI- ROOM & SOURCE OUT jacks and a TV monitor to the MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE MONITOR OUT jacks, both on the rear of this receiver.

You should have a pair of speakers attached to the sub room amplifier as shown in the illustration below.

			ANTENNA	Y
		IN	OUT
	OUT		CONTROL			12V
				PB
		MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE				TRIGGER
R	L					(DC OUT12V/
	PRE					100mA MAX)
	OUT		MONITOR	PR
	CEN-		OUT
SUBW.	TER
			MONITOR
	FRONT		OUT	Y
R	L					MULTI-
						ROOM &
			VIDEO1			SOURCE
	SUR-			PB		IN
	ROUND		IN
R	L				IN 1	I R
	SUR-
	ROUND					OUT
	BACK		IN	PR
	L
	Sub room		Main room

	AC OUTLET
SPEAKERS
A	B
Separate	This receiver
amplifier
IR receiver

Note

•Even if you don’t have an IR receiver, you can make multi-room connections and use the front panel to control the sub room.

•It is not possible to hear the digital output of a component in the sub room. However, you can connect the analog outputs of your digital component into the receiver’s (analog) input terminals to hear the component in the sub room.

•Since the video converter is not enabled for multi- room connections, you’ll have to connect any video input source you want to watch in the sub room using standard RCA video cords.

•You can't use sound controls (such as the tone controls or Midnight listening) or any surround modes in the sub room. You can, however, use the features available with your sub room amplifier.

Using the sub room controls

You can use the remote to adjust the sub room volume and select sources from either the main room or the sub room. You can also do this using the front panel controls.

Important

•The receiver must be switched on (or in standby) in the main room to control the sub room.

•When someone is controlling the system from the main room you won't be able to control the sub room with the remote control.

•If you are using a Pioneer amplifier in the sub room, cover up the remote sensor to avoid changing the settings when controlling the sub room.

Using the remote control in the sub room

When controlling the sub room, make sure to hold down SHIFT while pressing the remote control buttons below.

RECEIVER		INPUT		SOURCE		ENTER
		SELECT			T.EDIT			BAND
					SYSTEM TUNE
					GUIDE SETUP	TV CONTROL		RETURN
					TVVOL	INPUT	TV CH	VOL
						SELECT
					DTVON/OFF	REC	DTVINFO	MUTE
DVD/LD		TV/SAT	DVR/VCR	TV CONT	TUNER		RECSTOP
		MULTI CONTROL			DISPLAY
CD		CD-R/TAPE	TUNER	RECEIVER	MPX	CHRETURN	HDD	DVD
					AUDIO	SUBTITLE
							CH	CH
					RECEIVER CONTROL
					THX	STANDARD	ADV.SURR	STEREO
						ACOUSTIC	SIGNAL	MIDNIGHT/
					AUTO SURR	EQ	SELECT	LOUDNESS
					SHIFT	EFFECT	SLEEP	DIALOG E
						/CHSEL
INPUT ATT		FL DIMMER		SR
	+10			DISC
				ENTER
D.ACCESS				CLASS
TOP MENU				MENU
		TUNE				RECEIVER
DTV MENU	ST		ST

1Point the remote control at the IR receiver and press RECEIVER.

This switches on the multi-room feature.

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