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Making MULTI-ZONE connections
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03 Connecting your equipment (In case of VSX-1130) Making MULTI-ZONE connections Equipment connected to this receiver in a different room (sub zone) from a room with this receiver (main zone) can be played by operating this receiver (multi-zone function). This receiver can configure a HDZONE system apart from the main zone. Not only can the same source be played simultaneously in the main and sub zones, different sources can also be played. By preparing a different amplifier with a HDMI input terminal in the sub zone, the other amplifier and TV monitor can be connected to this receiver. When there is no other amplifier, the speaker terminal of this receiver can be used. High resolution via HDMI can be enjoyed in the sub zone. (HDZONE function) Important ! The settings must be changed at ZONE Setup in order to use the multi-zone function (page 110) . ! MAIN/HDZONE at ZONE Setup must be set to HDZONE in order to use the HDZONE function (page 110) . MULTI-ZONE listening options The following table shows the signals that can be output to HDZONE: Sub Zone Input functions available HDZONE (HDMI) BD, DVD, SAT/CBL, INTERNET RADIO, PANDORA, Spotify, MEDIA SERVER, FAVORITES, iPod/USB, HDMI 1, HDMI 2, HDMI 3, HDMI 4, HDMI 5, HDMI 6/MHL, BT AUDIO (Outputs HDMI audio and video signals) MULTI-ZONE setup using HDMI terminal (HDZONE) Important ! MAIN/HDZONE at ZONE Setup must be set to HDZONE in order to use the HDZONE function (page 110) . ! To use the HDZONE functions, set Control or Control Mode in HDMI Setup to OFF. For details, see HDMI Setup on page 83 . % Connect a separate receiver to the HDMI OUT 2 (HDZONE) terminal on this receiver. Connect speakers and a TV to the HDZONE receiver as shown on the illustration below. Sub zone (HDZONE) Main zone HDMI OUT 2 1 HDZONE/MAIN MAIN SELECTABLE ARC CONTROL HDMI OUT 2 1 HDZONE/MAIN MAIN SELECTABLE ARC CONTROL HDMI IN Notes ! The inputs that can be switched differ according to how terminals HDMI IN 1 to IN 6 are assigned. Upon ship- ment from the factory, the input terminals are assigned to DVD, SAT/CBL, HDMI 3, HDMI 4, HDMI 5 and HDMI 6, in order starting from terminal HDMI IN 1. ! 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 HDMI 3 to HDMI 6/MHL 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. ! When any of the INTERNET RADIO, PANDORA, Spotify, MEDIA SERVER, FAVORITES, iPod/USB or BT AUDIO 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. 33