JVC RX-DP20VBK manual Multi-RoomOperations, Required Connections for Zone, Zone 2 Layout, Merits

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

1.Connect a TV to the ZONE 2 MONITOR OUT jack (either composite video or S-video jack).

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

Zone 2 Layout	TV	To use the Zone 2 TV
		Turn on and select the correct input for this
		receiver.

Left front speaker	Right front speaker
Connection Å	Connection ı

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

	FRONT 1 SPEAKERS	FRONT 2 /	CENTER
Power amplifier		ZONE 2 SPEAKERS	SPEAKER
	+
CAUTION :
SPEAKER
IMPEDANCE

FRONT 1 AND 2

MONITOR

/ ZONE 2:

L

R

PB

8

16

OUT

FRONT 1 OR 2: –

R

L

4

16

RIGHT

LEFT

RIGHT

LEFT

PR

PREOUT

MONITOR OUT

R

ZONE 2

Merits:

• This connection DOES NOT require a power amplifier.

L

Demerits:

Merits:

• When the Zone 2 speakers are activated, this connection

• This connection DOES allow you to always use the

DOES NOT allow you to use the Surround/THX/DSP modes

using the surround back speakers (see pages 51 and 58) and

Surround/THX/DSP mode using the center, surround, and

to select “EXT 7.1CH” (see page 60) for the Zone 1 source.

surround back speakers (see pages 51 and 58) and to select

• When the Surround/THX/DSP modes using the surround

“EXT 7.1CH” (see page 60) for the Zone 1 source.

back speakers or when “EXT 7.1CH” is selected for Zone 1,

• The output level through the ZONE 2 PREOUT jacks can

this connection DOES NOT allow you to use the Zone 2

either be fixed or variable by setting it on the Setup Menu.

speakers.

(See “w Setting the Zone 2/Speakers 2 Usage—ZONE 2/

SPEAKER 2” on page 43 for more details.)

Demerits:

To use the Zone 2 front speakers connected to the FRONT 2/

• This connection DOES require another amplifier.

ZONE 2 SPEAKERS terminals

See “w Setting the Zone 2/Speakers 2 Usage—ZONE 2/

To use the Zone 2 front speakers

SPEAKER 2” on page 43, and “Activating the Zone 2 Front

Speakers” on page 32.

Turn on and operate the other amplifier connected to the ZONE 2

PREOUT jacks correctly.

Note:

Note:

Usage of long speaker signal cables will deteriorate the signals and

degrade the sound quality.

Usage of long audio cables/long speaker signal cables will

deteriorate the signals and degrade the sound quality.

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