Pioneer VSX-70 Owner's Manual - Page 30

03 Connecting your equipment MULTI-ZONE setup This receiver can power up to two independent systems in separate rooms after you have made the proper MULTIZONE connections. 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 zone have independent power (the main zone power can be off while sub zone is on) and the sub zone can be controlled by the remote or front panel controls. Making MULTI-ZONE connections It is possible to make these connections if you have a separate TV and speakers for your primary sub zone (ZONE 2). You will also need a separate amplifier if you are not using the speaker terminals for your primary sub zone. (For details, see MULTI-ZONE setup using speaker terminals (ZONE 2) on page 30.) Also, if the separate receiver in the sub zone has an HDMI input terminal, this unit's HDMI input can be played as HDZONE. Here are two primary sub zone setups possible with this system. Choose whichever works best for you. Important ! The settings must be change at ZONE Setup in order to use the HDZONE function (page 89). MULTI-ZONE listening options The following table shows the signals that can be output to ZONE 2 and HDZONE: Sub Zone ZONE 2 HDZONE (HDMI) Input functions available DVD, SAT/CBL, DVR/BDR, INTERNET RADIO, PANDORA, MEDIA SERVER, FAVORITES, iPod/USB, TV, CD, TUNER, ADAPTER PORT (Outputs analog audio and composite video.) BD, DVD, SAT/CBL, DVR/BDR, HDMI 1, HDMI 2, HDMI 3, HDMI 4, HDMI 5/MHL, HDMI 6, HDMI 7 (Outputs HDMI audio and video signals) ! It is not possible to down-convert the audio and video input signals from the HDMI input terminals, digital input terminals (OPTICAL and COAXIAL) and the COMPONENT VIDEO input terminals and output them to ZONE 2. ! The video/audio signals of the RCA analog input terminals, the digital input terminals (OPTICAL and COAXIAL) and the COMPONENT VIDEO input terminals cannot be up-converted and output to the HDZONE. ! When any of the INTERNET RADIO, PANDORA, MEDIA SERVER, FAVORITES, iPod/USB or ADAPTER PORT inputs is selected in the main zone, it is only possible to select the same input as in the main zone for the sub zone. (Inputs other than the ones listed here can be selected.) The same limitations apply when one of the above inputs is selected for the sub zone. ! When any of the HDMI 4, HDMI 6 or HDMI 7 inputs is selected in the main zone, it is only possible to select the same input as in the main zone for the HDZONE. (Inputs other than the ones listed here can be selected.) The same limitations apply when one of the above inputs is selected for the HDZONE. Basic MULTI-ZONE setup (ZONE 2) 1 Connect a separate amplifier to the AUDIO ZONE 2 OUT jacks on this receiver. You should have a pair of speakers attached to the sub zone amplifier as shown in the following illustration. 2 Connect a TV monitor to the VIDEO ZONE 2 OUT jack on this receiver. Sub zone (ZONE 2) Main zone 2 VIDEO IN VIDEO ZONE 2 OUT AUDIO IN RL ZONE 2 OUT 1 VIDEO ZONE 2 OUT ZONE 2 OUT MULTI-ZONE setup using speaker terminals (ZONE 2) You must select ZONE 2 in Speaker system setting (page 84) to use this setup. 1 Connect a pair of speakers to the surround back speaker terminals. You should have a pair of speakers attached to the surround back speaker terminals as shown below. 2 Connect a TV monitor to the VIDEO ZONE 2 OUT jack on this receiver. Sub zone (ZONE 2) Main zone 2 VIDEO IN VIDEO ZONE 2 OUT SURROUND BACK / ZONE 2 R L (Single) VIDEO ZONE 2 OUT SURROUND BACK / ZONE 2 R L (Single) L R 1 30