Connecting another amplifier in Zone 2

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.

Connecting another amplifier using the VIDEO OUT ZONE 2 and ZONE 2 AUDIO OUT jacks

Illustration of connecting the receiver installed in the main zone and the amplifier/receiver installed in Zone 2. Connect the VIDEO OUT ZONE 2 jack and ZONE 2 AUDIO OUT jacks on the rear of the receiver with the video/audio input jacks on the amplifier/receiver in Zone 2 using a video cable (not supplied) and audio cable (not supplied).

TV monitor

Speakers

Other amplifier/receiver

Video cable (not supplied)

Audio cable (not supplied)

Note

  • The VIDEO OUT ZONE 2 jack can output video signal input from the VIDEO IN jacks.
    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.

Connecting another amplifier or TV in Zone 2 (with HDMI connection)

HDMI video/audio input signals, optical/coaxial audio input signals are output to Zone 2 using the HDMI OUT B (ZONE 2) jack on the receiver.

Illustration of connecting the receiver installed in the main zone and the amplifier/receiver installed in Zone 2. Connect HDMI OUT B (ZONE 2) jack on the rear of the receiver with the HDMI INPUT jack on the amplifier/receiver in Zone 2 using an HDMI cable (not supplied).

Speakers

TV

Other amplifier/receiver

HDMI cable (not supplied)

Note

  • The following settings are required for this connection.
    • Set [HDMI OUT B Mode] in the [HDMI Settings] menu to [Zone2].
    • Set [Zone2 Audio Out] in the [HDMI Settings] menu to [Zone2 AMP].
  • 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.
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