
Using multi-zone configuration
This unit allows you to configure a
Step 1: Planning the multi-zone system
First, plan the total
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Step 2: Connecting the speakers and/ or external amplifiers
Wire cables between rooms and connect the component and speakers to this unit.
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Step 3: Set the zone parameters
Once you have finished the connections, turn on this unit and then set the parameters in “Multi Zone” menu (see page 91).
–Use “Zone SP Assign” to designate the speaker terminals on this unit to each zone.
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–Use “Zone2 Set”, “Zone3 Set”, or “Zone4 Set” parameters to set the volume settings and other functions in each zone.
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Step1: Planning the multi-zone system
This unit can control the audio and video system in the main zone and up to 3 optional zone (Zone 2, Zone 3, and Zone 4), and you can use the internal amplifiers or external amplifiers in Zone 2, Zone 3, or Zone 4.
The
When you plan the system, consider the following points:
1.Do you want to use the internal amplifiers of this unit or external amplifiers?
2.How many zones do you want to use this unit for?
3.How many channels do you want to use in the main zone?
4.If you use the internal amplifiers for the other zones, you cannot use some channels in the main zone in some cases.
5.How many speakers do you have?
6.Do you want to use the visual sources other than the main zone?
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Since there are many possible ways to connect and use this unit in a
If you want use the external amplifiers for the all channels in the main zone, you can use all the speaker terminals on this unit for Zone 2, Zone 3, and/or Zone 4
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In the following instruction, following system configuration is the example. When you use this system configuration, you can enjoy
This unit
Main zone |
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Zone 4 | Zone 3 |
Speakers you can use simultaneously
Speakers you can use alternately. If you turn on Zone 4, the surround back speakers in the main zone do not output sounds.
Operation | Advanced |
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