
Chapter
9 Using the MULTI-ZONE feature
This receiver can power up to two independent systems in separate rooms after you have made the proper
Different sources can be playing in two zones at the same time or, depending on your needs, the same source can also be used. The main and sub zones have independent power (the main zone power can be off while the sub zone is on) and the sub zone can be controlled by the remote or front panel controls.
Making
It is possible to make these connections if you have a separate speakers for your sub zone. You will also need a separate amplifier for your sub zone.
Note
•You can listen to the
•You can’t use sound controls (such as the bass/treble controls or Midnight listening) or any surround modes with a separate amplifier in the sub zone. You can, however, use the features available with your sub zone amplifier.
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Connect a separate amplifier to the ZONE 2 AUDIO OUT jacks on the rear of this receiver.
You should have a pair of speakers attached to the sub zone amplifier as shown.
Using the
The following steps use the front panel controls to select sources. See
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The ZONE indicator lights when the
•When the receiver is on, make sure that any operations for the sub zone are done while ZONE lights in the display. If this is not showing, the front panel controls affect the main zone only. If the receiver is in standby, the display is dimmed, and ZONE continues to light in the display.
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SELECTOR dial to select the source for the zone you have selected.
For example, Z2: DVD sends the source connected to the DVD inputs to the sub room (ZONE 2).
•If you select TUNER, you can use the tuner controls to select a preset station (see Saving station presets on page 32 if you’re unsure how to do this). The tuner cannot be tuned to more than one station at a time. Therefore, changing the station in one zone also changes the station in the other zone. Please be careful not to change stations when recording a radio broadcast.
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The volume output from the receiver’s ZONE 2 AUDIO OUT jacks can be fixed to
4 When you’re finished, press
You can also press
Note
•You won’t be able to switch the main zone off completely unless you’ve switched off the
•If you don’t plan to use the
Press RECEIVER button on the remote control, then with SHIFT button pressed, press the buttons below to operate the corresponding zone.
The following table shows the possible
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MUTEa | Mutes the sound or restores the sound if it has |
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a.The volume cannot be adjusted on the receiver if Vol Level at
ZONE2 Setup is set to 40 Fixed or MAX Fixed.
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