Setting up Zone 2

SET UP ZONE 2 INPUT SOURCE

Zone 2 can access CD, TAPE, TUNER inputs as well as the Zone 2 AUX INPUT. To set up a source unique to Zone 2 use the following instructions. Main zone will have no effect on this source.

1.Connect high quality RCA audio cables from the AUDIO OUT L and R of the Zone 2 source to the analog RCA input L and R of the ZONE 2 INPUT on back of PRePro.

2.Connect high quality RCA audio cables from the VARIABLE OUT of the ZONE 2 section on the back of the PRePro to the ZONE 2 ampli- fier input if you wish to use the volume control on the PRePro for Zone 2. Push the master power switch of the PRePro in (indicating a standby condition with LED) and then turn Zone 2 amplifier on.

3.Press the ZONE 2 button on the front panel of the PRePro or ZONE button on the

REMOTE.

4.Within 5 seconds press the AUX button.

5.ZONE 2 AUX INPUT is now active.

Note: Zone 2 can be used with the PRePro in standby or with the MAIN zone active.

Zone 2 Trigger

Zone 2 Trigger is a 1 amp dry contact relay that activates when Zone 2 is turned on.

To Access CD, TUNER or TAPE for Zone 2 To access CD and Tape inputs make sure the analog audio outputs of these two sources are connected to the analog INPUT of CD IN and TAPE IN of the PRePro.

1.Press the ZONE 2 button on the front panel of the PRePro or ZONE button on the REMOTE.

2.Within 5 seconds press the CD, TUNER or AUX button.

3.ZONE 2 source is now active.

Note: Zone 2 VOLUME or MUTE can be used once a zone 2 source is selected by pressing Zone button and within 5 seconds adjusting VOLUME or Mute. If no buttons are pushed within that time the Zone 2 features time out until Zone 2 button is pushed again.

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PReProTM specifications

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