Playback in ZONE2 (Separate room)

You can operate this unit so as to enjoy audio in a room (ZONE2) other than the MAIN ZONE (room where the unit is located).

You can simultaneously play back the same source in both the MAIN ZONE and ZONE2. You can also play back separate sources in the MAIN ZONE and ZONE2.

The source selected for ZONE2 is also output from the recording output connectors (MEDIA PLAYER).

Audio output

It is possible to play 2-channel audio in rooms other than the MAIN ZONE where multi-channel playback is done. Choose one of the methods.

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wZone playback by audio output (PRE OUT) Use an external amplifier.

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Set the “Assign Mode” (vpage 122) setting to “ZONE2”, and outputs ZONE2 audio from SURROUND BACK speaker terminals (The default setting is “Surround Back”).

If you set the“Assign Mode” (vpage 122) setting to “ZONE2”, the main zone home theater system can play back up to 5.1 channels. Even if you play back audio recorded in 6.1 or 7.1 channels, this unit automatically downmixes the audio to 5.1 channels.

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The audio signals of this unit’s ZONE2 audio output terminals are output to the ZONE2 amplifiers and played on these amplifiers.

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MAIN ZONE

Power

 

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AUX IN

 

 

We recommend using high quality pin-plug cables for audio connections in order to prevent noise.

NOTE

It is not possible to play the digital audio signals input from the HDMI terminals in ZONE2. Use analog connections for ZONE2 playback.

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Informations

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“Assign Mode” setting (vpage 122)

Connecting the speakers

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