Kenwood Sovereign VR-5900 - Manual (Page 55)

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Multiple Zones
Chapter Tree: Setting Up Multiple Zones
Chapter Three: Setting Up Multiple Zones
The VR-5900 offers dual-zone output and control, which en-
ables you to use a single receiver to control devices and
speakers for two zones (rooms). Due to its advanced fea-
tures and controls, you can play music in one zone while
watching a movie in the other!
Depending on your tastes and budget, you can set up one
of the following “sound scenarios” to make full use of the
Receiver’s capabilities:
No additional amplifier for Zone B: You can use the
Receiver’s Speaker B output for Zone B. This allows you to
listen to full surround sound in Zone A only, or in stereo in
Zone A when Zone B is active. The sound in Zone B will
always be in stereo.
Stereo amplifier for Zone B: You can use an additional
stereo amplifier for Zone B (connected to the Receiver’s Zone
B Preouts). This allows you to listen to full surround sound
in Zone A even if you are also listening in Zone B. The sound
in Zone B will always be in stereo.
Multiple zones require you to run wires and cabling from
the primary zone (Zone A) where your Receiver is installed
to another zone (Zone B) where an IR Receiver, a second
set of speakers, and possibly a second TV/Monitor is
installed:
ZONE A
(Main System)
ZONE B
TV
IR
RECEIVER
This chapter discusses some of the connection con-
figurations and additional PowerTouch setup neces-
sary if you want to take full advantage of the Receiver’s
multiple-zone capabilities. It contains the following sec-
tions:
Making Connections page 50
Setting Up PowerTouch page 51
To control the receiver from Zone B by making full use of
the bi-directional communication function of PowerTouch,
it is required to use an IR receiver (see "Connecting the Ex-
ternal Infrared Receivers and IR Repeaters" on page 52).
Kenwood recommends hiring a competent installer to make
multiple-zone connections and setup.