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 by pressing ZONE 3 (power) on the receiver.
  • After Zone 3 is activated, you can also select source signals using the input buttons on the receiver or adjust the volume level using MASTER VOLUME on the receiver while the display panel of the receiver is in one of the following states:
    • While [ZONE3 POWER ON] is displayed just after Zone 3 has been activated.
    • While displaying [ZONE3 INPUT xxxx (input name)] by pressing ZONE CONTROL on the receiver.


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.