Pioneer VSX-LX52 manual MULTI-ZONEsetup, Making MULTI-ZONEconnections, MULTI-ZONElistening options

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MULTI-ZONE setup

This receiver can power up to three independent systems in separate rooms after you have made the proper MULTI- ZONE connections. An example MULTI-ZONE setup is shown below, but the number of MULTI-ZONE connections (and the way you choose to connect them) depends on how you want to set up your system.

Sub zone (ZONE 3) Sub zone (ZONE 2) Main zone

AUDIO IN

R L

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

R L

HDMI		BD IN	IN 1		IN 2		IN 3
ASSIGNABLE
1	3
COMPONENT
VIDEO
ASSIGNABLE
IN 1		IN 2
(DVD)		(DVR) L
Y		Y
			R
PB		PB
			ZONE2	ZONE3	DVD	TV/SAT
PR		PR	OUT	OUT	IN		IN
				MONITOR
				OUT
Y		MONITOR	VIDEO
		OUT
PB
				S-VIDEO
PR
			CONTROL				IR
		RS-232C	IN	OUT		IN 1	IN 2

Different sources can be playing in three 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 one (or both) of the sub zones is on) and the sub zones can be controlled by the remote or front panel controls. However, you may need to specify the volume settings in ZONE Audio Setup on page 89.

Making MULTI-ZONE connections

It is possible to make these connections if you have a separate TV and speakers for your primary (ZONE 2) sub zone, and a separate amplifier1 (and speakers) for your secondary (ZONE 3) sub zone. You will also need a separate amplifier if you are not using the MULTI-ZONE setup using speaker terminals (ZONE 2) on page 32 for your primary sub zone. There are two primary sub zone setups possible with this system. Choose whichever works best for you.

MULTI-ZONE listening options

The following table shows the signals that can be output to ZONE 2 and ZONE 3:

Sub Zone	Input functions available
ZONE 2	Analog audio signals (AUDIO ZONE 2 OUT).a
	With video signals,b the composite video (VIDEO
	ZONE 2 OUT) signals can be output.
ZONE 3	Analog audio signals (AUDIO ZONE 3 OUT).a,c

a.Any analog signal. (This does not apply for the MULTI CH IN input.) b.JPEG files cannot be played with the USB input.

c.iPod/USB function cannot be selected for ZONE 3.

Note

1You can’t use sound controls (such as the tone 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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