Enjoying sound using another amplifier in Zone 3

You can enjoy sound from the amplifier in Zone 3 by the following procedure.

  1. Select [Zone Controls] - [Zone3] - [Power] - [On] from the home menu.

    Zone 3 is activated.

  2. Turn on the amplifier in Zone 3.
  3. Select the input of the source signal you want to output in [Input] of [Zone3].

    If you want to hear the same sound as the main zone in zone 3, select [SOURCE].

  4. Start playback on the input device that you selected in step 3.
  5. Adjust to a suitable volume level.

    Adjust the volume level on the amplifier in Zone 3. If you set [Zone3 Line Out] in [Zone Settings] menu to [Variable], you can also adjust the volume level in Zone 3 using [Zone Controls] - [Zone3] - [Volume] from the home menu.

Hint

  • You can also activate Zone 3 using ZONE SELECT and ZONE POWER on the unit.
  • You can also select source signals you want to output using INPUT SELECTOR on the unit while [3. xxxx (input name)] is shown on the display panel by repeatedly pressing ZONE SELECT on the unit.
  • You can also adjust volume using MASTER VOLUME on the unit while [3. xxxx (input name)] is shown on the display panel by repeatedly pressing ZONE SELECT on the unit.


To exit Zone 3 function

Press ZONE 3 (power) on the remote control to turn off the Zone 3 power.

To exit Zone 3 operation

Select [Zone Controls] - [Zone3] - [Power] from the home menu, then select [Off].

Available inputs and functional restrictions in Zone 3

See “Available input sources for each zone.”

Hint

  • A dedicated App Sony | Music Center enables easier zone operation such as changing the settings or switching the zone inputs from your smartphone or tablet.