Pioneer VSX-924-S - Manual (Page 30)

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Connecting your equipment
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MULTI-ZONE setup
This receiver can power up to three independent systems in separate rooms after you have made the proper
MULTI-ZONE connections.
Different sources can be playing in three zones at the same time or, depending on your needs, the same source
can also be used. 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.
Making MULTI-ZONE connections
It is possible to make these connections if you have separate speakers for your primary (ZONE 2) sub zone. You
will also need a separate amplifier if you are not using the speaker terminals for your primary sub zone (For detail,
see
MULTI-ZONE setup using speaker terminals (ZONE 2) on page 30 ).
Also, if the separate receiver in the sub zone has an HDMI input terminal, this unit’s HDMI input can be played as
HDZONE.
Here are two primary sub zone setups possible with this system. Choose whichever works best for you.
Important
! The settings must be changed at ZONE Setup in order to use the multi-zone function ( page 94 ).
! MAIN/HDZONE at ZONE Setup must be set to HDZONE in order to use the HDZONE function ( page 94 ).
MULTI-ZONE listening options
The following table shows the signals that can be output to ZONE 2 and HDZONE:
Sub Zone Input functions available
ZONE 2
<a>
DVD, SAT/CBL, INTERNET RADIO, PANDORA (Australian model only), MEDIA SERVER,
FAVORITES, iPod/USB, TV, CD, TUNER, BT AUDIO
(Outputs analog audio)
HDZONE
(HDMI)
<b>
BD, DVD, SAT/CBL, INTERNET RADIO, PANDORA (Australian model only), MEDIA
SERVER, FAVORITES, iPod/USB, HDMI 1, HDMI 2, HDMI 3, HDMI 4, HDMI 5, HDMI 6/
MHL
(Outputs HDMI audio and video signals)
a ! It is not possible to down-convert the audio input signal from the HDMI input terminals or digital input terminals (OPTICAL
and COAXIAL) and output them to ZONE 2.
! When any of the INTERNET RADIO, PANDORA (Australian model only), MEDIA SERVER, FAVORITES or iPod/USB inputs is
selected in the main zone, the input for ZONE 2 will be the same. (Inputs other than the ones listed above can be selected.)
The same limitations apply when one of the above inputs is selected for ZONE 2.
b ! The inputs that can be switched differ according to how terminals HDMI IN 1 to IN 6 are assigned. Upon shipment from the
factory, the input terminals are assigned to DVD, SAT/CBL, HDMI 3, HDMI 4, HDMI 5 and HDMI 6, in order starting from
terminal HDMI IN 1.
! The video/audio signals of the RCA analog input terminals, the digital input terminals (OPTICAL and COAXIAL) and the COM-
PONENT VIDEO input terminals cannot be up-converted and output to the HDZONE.
! When any of the HDMI 3 to HDMI 6/MHL inputs is selected in the main zone, it is only possible to select the same input as in
the main zone for the HDZONE. (Inputs other than the ones listed here can be selected.)
The same limitations apply when one of the above inputs is selected for the HDZONE.
! When any of the INTERNET RADIO, PANDORA, MEDIA SERVER, FAVORITES, or iPod/USB inputs is selected in the main
zone, it is only possible to select the same input as in the main zone for the HDZONE. (Inputs other than the ones listed here
can be selected.)
The same limitations apply when one of the above inputs is selected for the HDZONE.
Basic MULTI-ZONE setup (ZONE 2)
% Connect a separate amplifier to the AUDIO ZONE 2 OUT jacks on this receiver.
You should have a pair of speakers attached to the sub zone amplifier as shown in the following illustration.
L
R ZONE 2 OUT
L
R
ZONE 2
OUT
R L
AUDIO IN
Sub zone (ZONE 2) Main zone
MULTI-ZONE setup using speaker terminals (ZONE 2)
You must select ZONE 2 in Speaker system setting ( page 89 ) to use this setup.
% Connect a pair of speakers to the surround back speaker terminals.
You should have a pair of speakers attached to the surround back speaker terminals as shown below.
SURROUND BACK / HDZONE R L(Single)
SURROUND BACK / HDZONE
R L (Single)
R L
Sub zone (ZONE 2) Main zone