Enjoying video and sound on the amplifier and TV in Zone 2

You can enjoy video and sound from the receiver in Zone 2 by the following procedure.

  1. Press ZONE 2 (power) on the remote control.
  2. Press ZONE 2 on the remote control.
  3. While ZONE 2 on the remote control is lit in red, press the input button and select the source signal you want to output.
  4. Start playback on the input device that you selected.
  5. Adjust to a suitable volume level.

    Adjust the volume level on the amplifier or TV in Zone 2. If you set [Zone2 Line Out] in [Zone Settings] menu to [Variable], you can also adjust the volume level in Zone 2 using [Zone Controls] - [Zone2] - [Volume] from the home menu.

Hint

  • You can also activate Zone 2 by pressing ZONE 2 on the receiver.
  • You can also select source signals while displaying [ZONE2 INPUT XXXX (input name)] on the display panel by pressing ZONE CONTROL on the receiver repeatedly.
  • When [HDMI OUT B Mode] in [HDMI Settings] is set to [Zone2], the video signals that can be played are limited depending on the input as follows:
    • HDMI IN 1, 2, 3 and 4 jacks:
      up to 4K/60p 4:4:4
    • HDMI IN 5, 6 jacks and HDMI IN 7 jack (STR-AZ7000ES/STR-AZ5000ES only):
      up to 4K/60p 4:2:0
  • The only inputs from the HDMI IN jacks can be played back in Zone 2. When [SOURCE] is selected for the input, the video and sound from the HDMI IN jack currently selected in the main zone will be played back.


To exit Zone 2 function

Press ZONE 2 (power) on the remote control to turn off the Zone 2 power.

To exit Zone 2 operation

Select [Zone Controls] - [Zone2] - [Power] from the home menu, then select [Off].

Available inputs and functional restrictions in Zone 2

See “Available input sources for each zone.”

Hint

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