Integra Complete Guide to Setting Up Zone 2 on Your Stereo Receiver
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Zone 2

Connecting Zone 2

With the Zone 2 function, you can enjoy one input source in the main room and a different input source in another room.

There are two ways to hook up your Zone 2 speakers:

1)Use another amp (receiver, integrated amp, or power amp) in Zone 2 and connect your Zone 2 speakers to it.

2)Connect your Zone 2 speakers to this AV receiver.

Using Another Amp in Zone 2

With this hookup, you can enjoy 7.1-channel playback in the main room and a different stereo source in Zone 2. If you use a receiver or integrated amp in Zone 2, the volume for Zone 2 is adjusted on that unit. If you use a

power amp with no volume control in Zone 2, the vol-

ume for Zone 2 is adjusted on this AV receiver.

Hookup

•Use an RCA audio cable to connect the AV receiver’s ZONE 2 OUT L/R jacks to an analog audio input on the amp in Zone 2.

•Connect the Zone 2 speakers to the speaker terminals on the amp in Zone 2.

Main room

TV

AV receiver

Zone 2

 

 

IN

R

L

 

Receiver,

integrated amp,

or power amp

If you’re using a receiver or integrated amp in Zone 2, you don’t need to make any settings to use this hookup. Proceed to “Using Zone 2” on page 75.

If you’re using a power amp with no volume control in Zone 2, you must set the Zone 2 Out setting to Variable (see page 74).

Using Only Speakers in Zone 2

With this hookup, you can enjoy 5.1-channel playback in the main room and a different stereo source in Zone 2. The volume for Zone 2 is set on this AV receiver.

Hookup

•Connect your Zone 2 speakers to the AV receiver’s ZONE 2 SPEAKERS terminals.

Main room

TV

AV receiver

Zone 2

LR

You must set the “Powered Zone 2” setting to “Act” (Activated) in order to use this hookup (see page 74).

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Contents DTR-5.6 Avis Important Safety InstructionsPower PrecautionsMake sure you have the following accessories Supplied AccessoriesContents Features Installing the Batteries Before Using the AV receiverUsing the Remote Controller Front Panel Getting to Know the AV ReceiverDisplay Getting to Know the AV ReceiverComponent Video in 1, 2, Rear PanelXM antenna on North American model IR in A/B and OUTVideo 1 IN/OUT and Video 2 IN/OUT These terminal posts are for connecting speakers in ZoneFRONT, CENTER, SURROUND, About the Remote Controller Modes Remote ControllerReceiver/Tape Mode Remote Controller DVD Mode CD, MD, and CDR Modes HDD Mode Enjoying Home Theater Connecting Your SpeakersConnecting Your Speakers Connecting Your SpeakersConnecting the Speaker Cables Speaker Connection PrecautionsStrip about 5/8 Connecting the AM Loop Antenna Connecting AntennaConnecting the Indoor FM Antenna Attach the FM antenna, as shown American ModelConnecting an Outdoor FM Antenna Connecting AntennaConnecting an Outdoor AM Antenna Using a TV/FM Antenna SplitterAbout AV Connections Connecting Your ComponentsOptical Digital Jacks AV Connection Color CodingConnecting Audio and Video Signals to the AV Receiver Connecting Your ComponentsWhich Connections Should I Use? Video Connection FormatsVideo Connection Connecting a TV or ProjectorAudio Connection HintConnecting a DVD player Hooking Up the Multichannel DVD Input Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for Playback Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for Recording Satellite, cable, set-top box, etc Connecting a Camcorder, Games Console, or Other Device Step Connecting a CD PlayerTurntable without a Built-in Phono Preamp Connecting a TurntableConnecting a Power Amplifier Connecting a Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc, or DAT RecorderAuto Power On/Standby Connecting ComponentsConnecting the RS232 Port Connecting the Power Cords of Other ComponentsConnecting the Power Cord Standby indicator lights upTurning On the AV Receiver Do the automatic speaker setup-this is essentialTurning On and Standby Smooth Operation in a Few Easy StepsPhone in the listening position Put the speaker setup microTurn on the AV receiver Connected TVDisconnect the speaker setup First Time SetupPress Enter On completion, the following menu appearsChecking the Results Lowed by the Setup button Component Video SetupPress the Setup button Press the Receiver button, folSetup closes Digital Audio Input SetupUse the Up and Down Buttons to select 2. DigitalMinimum Speaker Impedance Changing the Input DisplayAM Frequency Step Setup on some models TV Format Setup Not North American modelsHardware Setup menu appears You must specify the TV system used in your areaSee Using the Listening Modes on Select a listening mode and enjoyPlaying Your AV Components Basic AV Receiver OperationListening to the Radio Tuning into AM/FM Radio StationsListening to AM/FM Stations Displaying AM/FM Radio InformationListening to the Radio Connecting the XM AntennaSigning Up for XM Satellite Radio Mode button, followed by Channel Search modeSelecting XM Radio Channels Use the Up and Down Buttons to select a channelSelecting XM Channels from the Front Panel Displaying XM Radio InformationButtons to select a chan NelXM Radio Messages Positioning the XM AntennaSelecting Presets Presetting AM/FM StationsDeleting Presets XM ChannelsUsing the Multichannel DVD Input Using the Multichannel DVD InputMultichannel DVD Input Settings Input ChannelSetting the Display Brightness Adjusting Speaker LevelsCommon Functions Muting the AV ReceiverUsing Headphones Using the Sleep TimerCommon Functions Displaying Source InformationSelecting with the Remote Controller Using the Listening ModesSelecting the Listening Modes Selecting on the AV ReceiverDVD Using the Listening ModesUse this mode with any stereo movie e.g., TV, DVD, VHS Use this mode with any stereo or TV, DVD, VHSAbout the Listening Modes Sound is output by the front left and right speakersRecording Audio and Video from Separate Sources RecordingRecording the Input Source About the Onscreen Setup Menus Onscreen Setup MenusAudio Adjust Menu Adjusting the Listening ModesUsing the Cine Filter Function Tone Control Settings Adjusting the Listening ModesPL IIx and Neo6 Settings PL IIx Music 2 ch only Neo6 MusicMono/Multiplex Settings Dolby Digital SettingsLFE Level Setting MultiplexListening Mode Preset menu Appears Default Listening ModesUse the Up and Down Buttons to select 5. Listening Options for that input selector AppearSpeaker Setup Advanced SetupSpeaker Setup menu appears Speaker Config menu appearsCrossover Advanced SetupSpeaker Distance Subwoofer ModeSpeaker Distance menu appears Speaker Level Calibration Repeat so that the volumeTest tone from each Speaker is the sameRepeat steps 6 and 7 for each speaker Equalizer SettingsButtons to set the a. Use Set Tings option toDelay Input SetupVolume Setup IntelliVolumePreferences 12V Trigger A/B/C Setup OSD SetupLock Setup OSD PositionRemote IDs Changing the Remote Controller’s IDChanging the AV Receiver’s Remote ID Buttons to select an input source Digital Input Signal FormatsThat’s assigned to a digital input Opt or coax, and then pressUsing Another Amp in Zone Connecting ZoneUsing Only Speakers in Zone ZoneZone 2 Out Setting Powered Zone 2 SettingControlling Zone 2 with the Remote Controller Using ZoneControlling Zone 2 from the AV Receiver To adjust Zone 2 Remote Mode butTon, and then use the Level Level+ buttonsRepeat this step as necessary for each setting Using the 12V Triggers in Zone 2 and the Main RoomDelay 12V Trigger Setting for Each Input SourceUsing a Multiroom Kit with Zone Using a Multiroom Kit with a CabinetUsing a Multiroom Kit with Other Components Controlling Other Components Entering Remote Control CodesRemote Control Codes for Integra Components Connected via Resetting the Remote ControllerResetting the Remote Mode Buttons Controlling Other ComponentsCH +/-, TV CH + On, Standby, TVPrev CH TV InputLearning Commands from Other Remote Controllers Making Macros Using MacrosRunning Macros Deleting MacrosTroubleshooting Troubleshooting Can’t learn commands from another remote controller Remote controller doesn’t workSound changes when I connect my head- phones Can’t control other componentsAmplifier Section SpecificationGeneral Video Section3 4 4 1 0

DTR-5.6 specifications

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