multi-room
set up
The AVR500, AVR600 and AV888 allow independent routing and control of analogue audio, Composite and
The connection guide on the facing page shows how the AVR600 or AV888 is normally connected in a multi- room installation.
Zone 2
Zone 2 receives only signals obtained by the AVR500, AVR600 or AV888 from the analogue audio, Composite and
– the unit only converts video formats for Zone 1.
For this reason, we recommend that in addition to any digital connections, the Composite and/or
Video outputs
The Z2
If you wish to make an HDMI connection to Zone 2, you must accept the limitations of the AVR500/AVR600/ AV888 video processing system.
HDMI OuT 1 and OUT 2 both carry the same signals (as there is only one video processing engine) and are
Audio outputs
The Z2 Out, R and L phono sockets should be connected to the analogue audio inputs (Usually labelled Analogue Audio in) of the Zone 2 display device, or to the inputs of an additional stereo power amplifier in Zone 2 (for example, the Arcam P38).
Zone 3 (AVR600/AV888 only)
A
Audio outputs
The Z3 Out, R and L phono sockets should be connected to the inputs of an additional stereo power amplifier in Zone 3 (for example, the Arcam P38).
Zone 2 and 3 control outputs
The AVR500, AVR600 and AV888 also allow remote control from remote zones.
Z2 IR and Z3 IR
This allows the AVR500/AVR600/AV888 to be controlled remotely from Zone 2 (or Zone 3) via Infra- red remote control. Connect a remote IR receiver in Zone 2 (or Zone 3) to allow control of the AVR500/ AVR600/AV888 from these listening/viewing areas.
For more information on remote IR receivers, see ‘Z1 IR’ on page 17.
TRIG Z2 and TRIG Z3
This allows the AVR500/AVR600/AV888 to remotely switch on devices in Zone 2 (or 3) when the appropriate Zone is selected. For example you could set your television in Zone 2 to switch on when ‘Zone 2’ is selected on AVR500/AVR600/AV888.
For more information on triggers, see ‘Trigger connectors’ on page 17. Please note that not all AV devices have this feature, nor are triggers essential for listening and viewing in a separate zone.
888
SIRIUS FM
primarily intended for use in Zone 1. Full HDMI video functionality in Zone 2 can only be achieved if Zone 1 is not being used at the same time.
If Zone 1 is being used at the same time as Zone 2, Zone 2 must follow the Zone 1 source selection if you wish to receive HDMI signals in Zone 2. Zone 2 must also be the same video resolution as Zone 1. If you wish
RS232rLead/rDock
AM
DAB
to watch a different source in Zone 2 than is currently showing over HDMI in Zone 1, Zone 2 will be forced to use the analogue video connections into and out of the AVR500/AVR600/AV888.
Due to the complications of using HDMI in Zone 2 we recommend the use of analogue video connections instead, particularly as it is not possible to apply audio lip sync to Zone 2 audio to compensate for video processing delays.
ETHERNET
Z1 IR |
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Z2 IR | TRIG Z1 |
| USB |
Z3 IR | TRIG Z2 |
IR OUT | TRIG Z3 |