Pioneer VSX-1018AH-K Owner's Manual - Page 60

08 Other connections Connecting additional amplifiers This receiver has more than enough power for any home use, but it's possible to add additional amplifiers to every channel of your system using the pre-outs. Make the connections shown below to add amplifiers to power your speakers. • Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet. MONITOR IN 3 OUT Y ANTENNA PB FM UNBAL 75 AM LOOP PR ASSIGNABLE 1-3 IN FRONT CENTER (Single) PRE OUT -R SURROUND SUB SWUOBOWFOEORFER SURROUND SURROUND BACK SURROUND BACK / B LR L (Single) SELECTABLE SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SELECTABLE VOIR LE MODE D'EMPLOI ANALOG INPUT L R ANALOG INPUT ANALOG INPUT L R ANALOG INPUT L R ANALOG INPUT Front channel amplifier Center channel amplifier (mono) Surround channel amplifier Surround back channel amplifier Powered subwoofer VSX-1018AH • You can use the additional amplifier on the surround back channel pre-outs for a single speaker as well. In this case plug the amplifier into the left (L (Single)) terminal only. • The sound from the surround back terminals will depend on how you have configured the Surround back speaker setting on page 41. • To hear sound only from the pre-outs, switch the speaker system to OFF, or simply disconnect any speakers that are connected directly to the receiver. • If you're not using a subwoofer, change the front speaker setting (see Speaker Setting on page 48) to LARGE. MULTI-ZONE listening This receiver can power up to two independent systems in separate rooms after you have made the proper MULTIZONE connections. An example MULTI-ZONE setup is shown below. Sub zone Main zone OUT OUT COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 MONITOR IN OUT DVR2 SIRIUS ZONE 2 OUT IN IN OUT IN OUT IN SPEAKERS FRONT AR ACK CD CD-R CENTER SURR L R AUDIO IN VSX-1018AH Different sources can be playing in two 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 the sub zone is on) and the sub zone can be controlled by the remote or front panel controls. However, you may need to specify the volume settings in ZONE Audio Setup on page 69. Making MULTI-ZONE connections It is possible to make these connections if you have a separate TV and speakers for your sub zone (ZONE 2).1 You will also need a separate amplifier if you are not using the Surround Back System setup (page 61) for your sub zone. Note 1 You can't use sound controls (such as the bass/treble controls or Midnight listening) or any surround modes with a separate amplifier in the sub zone. You can, however, use the features available with your sub zone amplifier. 60 En