the receiver in zone 2 or zone 3. If you set [Zone2 Line Out] or [Zone3 Line Out] to
[Variable], you can also adjust the volume in zone 2 or zone 3 using MASTER
VOLUME on the receiver while [ZONE2 INPUT - xxx (input name)] is shown on the
display panel.
Exiting zone 2 or zone 3 operation
Press ZONE2 or ZONE3.
The power in zone 2 or zone 3 turns off and output is disabled in zone 2 or zone 3.
Available input for zone 2 or zone 3 operations
For zone 2, HDMI signals, component video signals, optical/coaxial audio signals, analog
video and audio signals are output. For zone 3, only analog audio signals are output.
Zone 2: SOURCE (*1), BD/DVD, GAME, STB, SAT/CATV, VIDEO, AUX, TV, SA-
CD/CD, TUNER (*2)
Zone 3: SOURCE (*1), VIDEO, AUX, TV, SA-CD/CD, TUNER (*2)
*1
The signals of the current input in main zone are output when [SOURCE] is selected.
*2
When [FM TUNER] or [AM TUNER] are selected at the same time in the main zone and zone 2 or
zone 3, the item most recently selected will be set.
Note
When the receiver is in standby mode, the (on/standby) indicator on the front panel
lights up in amber if the receiver in zone 2 or zone 3 is turned on.
Audio signals are not output to zone 2 when receiving a DSD signal via HDMI.
Digital audio signals are output to zone 2 only when receiving a 2ch PCM signal. Digital
audio stream signals such as Dolby Digital signals are not output to zone 2. When
outputting optical/coaxial audio signals, set the audio output to PCM on the connected
device. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the connected device.
If you change the sound field or speaker settings in the main zone while the input for zone
2 is set to SOURCE or the same input is selected in the main zone and zone 2, the sound
may also be momentarily interrupted in zone 2.
[40] Using the Multi-Zone Features
Enjoying sound in two rooms (multi-zone feature
using the receiver and another amplifier)
Connecting another amplifier in zone 2/3
You can enjoy image (*) and sound from a device connected to the receiver in a zone other
than the main zone. For example, you can watch a DVD in the main zone and listen to a CD
in zone 2.
*