Chapter Four: Setting Up Multiple Zones

The KRF-X9995D offers dual-zone output and control, which enables you to use a single receiver to control devices and speakers for two zones (rooms). Due to its advanced features and controls, you can play music in one zone while watching a movie in the other!

Depending on your tastes and budget, you can set up one of the following “sound scenarios” to make full use of the Receiver’s capabilities:

No additional amplifier for Zone B: You can use the Receiver’s Speaker B output for Zone B. This allows you to listen to full surround sound in Zone A only, or in stereo in Zone A when Zone B is active. The sound in Zone B will always be in stereo.

Stereo amplifier for Zone B: You can use an additional stereo amplifier for Zone B (connected to the Receiver’s Zone B Preouts). This allows you to listen to full surround sound

in Zone A even if you are also listening in Zone B. The sound in Zone B will always be in stereo.

Multiple zones require you to run wires and cabling from the primary zone (Zone A) where your Receiver is installed to another zone (Zone B) where an IR Receiver (for U.K. only), a second set of speakers, and possibly a second TV/ Monitor is installed:

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Multiple Zones

ZONE A

ZONE B

(Main System)

 

TV

IR

RECEIVER

(for U.K. only)

This chapter discusses some of the connection configurations and additional PowerTouch setup necessary if you want to take full advantage of the Receiver’s multiple-zone capabilities. It contains the following sec- tions:

Making Connections

page 49

Setting Up PowerTouch

page 50

For U.K. only:

To control the receiver from Zone B by making full use of the bi-directional communication function of PowerTouch, it is required to use an IR receiver (see "Connecting the External Infrared Receivers" on page 51).

Kenwood recommends hiring a competent installer to make multiple-zone connections and setup.