Pioneer VSX-LX60 operating instructions Making MULTI-ZONE connections, Large

09Other connections

Connecting additional amplifiers

MULTI-ZONE listening

This receiver has more than enough power for any home

This receiver can power up to three independent systems

use, but it’s possible to add additional amplifiers to every

in separate rooms after you have made the proper MULTI-

channel of your system using the pre-outs. Make the

ZONE connections. An example MULTI-ZONE setup is

connections shown below to add amplifiers to power

shown below, but the number of MULTI-ZONE

your speakers.

connections (and the way you choose to connect them)

• Before making or changing the connections, switch

depends on how you want to set up your system.

off the power and disconnect the power cord from the

AC outlet.

MULTI-ZONE

IN1

IR

IN

ZONE3

& SOURCE

MULTI-ZONE

ANTENNA AUDIO

/REC SEL

PHONO

OUT1

& SOURCE

FM UNBAL 75 Ω

AM LOOP

OUT2

MAIN

OUT

ZONE2 MULTI-ZONE & SOURCE

ZONE2

R

L

IN

CD

LAN (10/100)

2

OUT

IN

ANALOG

HDMI

ZONE2

MONI-

OPTICAL

IN 1

CONTROL IN 1

(DVD/LD)

TOR

MONI-

DVD/LD

INPUT

OUT

TOR

IN 2 (BD)

OUT

IN

L

R

IN 1

IN

ASSIGN-

(TV/SAT)

OUT

ABLE

BD

PRE OUT

Front channel

IN 2

OUT

1

2

IN

L

IN 2

OUT

CD-R/

R

(BD)

IN 1

MD

TAPE/

FRONT

amplifier

Y

Y

IN 1

TV/SAT

IN

3

LD)

IN

VCR 1)

R

IN

(DVD/

R

(DVR/

VIDEO /

SUBW.

CENTER

ANALOG

INPUT

Sub zone (ZONE 3)

Sub zone (ZONE 2)

Main zone

SUR-

ROUND	Center channel
BACK
	amplifier (mono)
SUR-
ROUND

	(Single)	ANALOG
R	L	INPUT
		Powered
L		subwoofer

L		SPEAKERS
FRONT
		A	FRONT
	IN
CENTER			R
				DIGITAL IN
			ANALOG

		INPUT
iPod	L	R

	Surround channel
L	amplifier

D BACK	ANALOG	IR receiver
	INPUT

RS-232C L R

2MULTI CH IN

GGER	Surround back
AX)
	channel amplifier

VSX-LX70

•You can use the additional amplifier on the surround back channel pre-outs for a single speaker as well. In this case plug the amplifier into the left (L (Single)) terminal only.

•The sound from the surround back terminals will depend on how you have configured the Surround back speaker setting on page 42.

•To hear sound only from the pre-outs, switch the speaker system to OFF, or simply disconnect any speakers that are connected directly to the receiver.

•If you’re not using a subwoofer, change the front speaker setting (see Speaker Setting on page 50) to

LARGE.

Different sources can be playing in three zones at the same time or, depending on your needs, the same source can also be used (however, if iPod, HOME MEDIA GALLERY (VSX-LX70 only) or USB (VSX-LX60 only) is selected in the main zone, it cannot also be selected in the sub zone). 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 68.

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 Surround Back System setup (see below) for your primary sub zone. There are two primary sub zone setups possible with this system. Choose whichever works best for you.

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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