JVC RX-8040B manual Multi-room Operations

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Multi-room Operations

Before operating this receiver any further, be familiar with this multi-room function.

This function enables you to listen to different sources in two different places (we call these two places “Zone 1 (main room)” and “Zone 2 (sub-room)”) by using this receiver.

This section explains only the required speaker connections, the concept, and basic operations of the multi-room function. For more detailed operations, see the respective pages in this manual.

Required Connections for Zone 2

Connect front speakers by using one of the methods described below (either Connection Å or Connection ı).

Zone 2 layout

Left front speaker Right front speaker

Connection Å

Connect the input jacks of another amplifier to the ZONE 2 PREOUT jacks on the rear panel, using a cable with RCA pin plugs (not supplied).

Power amplifier

ZONE 2

L R PRE OUT

RL

R

L

Connection ı

RIGHTLEFT

FRONT1 SPEAKERS

CAUTION : SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

FRONT1 OR FRONT2 : 8 16

+ZONE2 : 8 16

FRONT1 AND FRONT2 : 16 32

–

RIGHTLEFT

FRONT2 / ZONE2

SPEAKERS

Merit:

This connection DOES allow you to always use the Surround/DSP mode using the center, surround, and surround back speakers (see pages 42 to 49) for the Zone 1 source.

Demerit:

This connection DOES require another amplifier.

To use the Zone 2 front speakers connected through the ZONE 2 PREOUT jacks

Turn on and operate the other amplifier connected to the ZONE 2 PREOUT jacks correctly.

Note:

Usage of long audio cables/long speaker signal cables will

deteriorate the signals and degrade the sound quality.

Merit:

This connection DOES NOT require another amplifier.

Demerits:

•When the Zone 2 speakers are activated, this connection DOES NOT allow you to use the Surround/DSP modes using the center, surround, and surround back speakers (see pages 42 to 49) and the DVD MULTI playback mode (see page 50) for the Zone 1 source.

•When the Surround/DSP modes using the center, surround, and surround back speakers, or when the DVD MULTI playback mode is activated for the Zone 1 source, this connection DOES NOT allow you to use the Zone 2 speakers.

To use the Zone 2 front speakers connected to the FRONT2/ ZONE2 SPEAKERS terminals

See “Setting the Zone 2/Speakers 2” on page 38, and “Activating the Zone 2 Front Speakers” on page 29.

Note:

Usage of long speaker signal cables will deteriorate the signals and degrade the sound quality.

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