Custom Installation Compatibility (RX-Z9,

RX-V2500, RX-V1500, RX-V757, RX-V657 and

RX-V557)

• Multi-Zone Capabilities

These receivers have a variety of features that allow flexible custom installation for enjoying sound in two or three rooms (zones) of your home. The RX-V2500 and RX-V1500 provide audio output to Zones 2 and 3, and the RX-V2500 offers video output (including S-Video) for Zone 2 as well. The RX-Z9/ RX-V757/RX-V657/RX-V557 deliver audio output to Zone 2. Zone 2 power amplifier assignability and speaker terminals mean that Zone 2 can be fully independent with its own 2-channel power, while you still enjoy 5.1-channel sound in the main room (except RX-V557).

• Convenient Control

A switch for selecting Main Zone or Zone 2 power is conveniently located on the front panel (except RX-V1500). All five receivers provide a remote control for Zone 2, and the RX-V2500 also offers Zone 2 and 3 volume control, mute and input selection.

• Other Features

All six receivers include trigger output for automatic powering of other components (RX-Z9/RX-V2500 has two), remote control IR code input and output (RX-Z9/RX-V2500 has two), and an RS-232C interface for using a PC or touch-screen controller to configure the receiver. They also provide speaker A, B or A+B selection.

Subwoofer Crossover and Phase Selection

(RX-Z9, RX-V2500, RX-V1500, RX-V757,

RX-V657, RX-V557 and RX-V457)

Adjusting the balance between the subwoofer and the other speakers can result in significantly better sound quality. By selecting the proper crossover frequency, the subwoofer can compensate for the low-range deficiencies of the other speakers. These receivers allow you to select nine crossover frequencies: 40, 60, 80, 90, 100, 110, 120, 160 and 200 Hz. In addition providing a wider choice than most other receivers, the steps between 80 and 120 Hz are only 10 Hz apart for more precise adjustment.

There may be cases where the low frequency output from the front speakers

Digital Home Theater Technology

overlaps with the higher end of the subwoofer output, meaning that part of the frequency range will be output by both the front speakers and the subwoofer. This is not a problem as long as the phases of the sound waves from the two sources match, but if they are out of phase, they will cancel each other out, resulting in those frequencies being lost. In this case, the phase switch can be used to eliminate the problem (except RX-V1500).

Easy-Operation Learning-Capable Control Unit with LCD Dispaly (RX-V2500, RX-V1500 and RX-V757)

The remote control can “learn” the functions of other components, so you can use it as a single remote for the entire system. It can be preset with control codes for TV, DVD, VCR, CDR, and other components. They also are all controllable from the remote, and Volume, Mute, Input Select controls are available for each zone as well.

Zone 2 Power Amplifier Assignment

When Zone 2 is turned off.

Main Zone

 

 

Zone 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7.1ch

Off

On

 

Main Zone

Second Room

7.1ch program is played back in Main Zone while Zone 2 is tumed off.

Power Control for Each Zone on the Remote

(RX-Z9, RX-V2500, RX-V1500, RX-V757, RX-V657 and RX-V557)

System Power On/Off

Main Zone Power On/Off

Zone 2 Power On/Off

Zone 3 Power On/Off

(RX-V2500/RX-V1500 only)

When Zone 2 is turned on.

Since the surround back amplifiers are automatically assigned, no physical re-wiring is necessary. For example, while Zone 2 is switched off, the Main Zone can enjoy 7.1 surround sound. When Zone 2 is switched on, the Main Zone can still enjoy 5.1 surround sound, plus Zone 2 can enjoy stereo playback. No need for re-wiring!

Anytime Easy Switch!

No Re-Wiring Necessary!

Main Zone

 

 

Zone 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.1ch

On

 

Off

 

Main Zone

Second Room

Surround back amps are automatically assigned as Zone 2 amps.

Switches for Main Zone and Zone 2 Power are available on the Front Panel (RX-V2500,

RX-V757, RX-V657 and RX-V557)

RX-V2500 Hidden Panel

RX-V757 Front Panel

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