Playing 2-Channel Sound In Zone2 (Multizone Function) - Denon AVR-890 Owner's Manual

Playing 2-Channel Sound in ZONE2 (Multizone Function)

2-channel sound can be played in rooms other than the MAIN
ZONE where multichannel sound is played.
There are two methods to do this, as described below. Choose
one of the methods.
q ZONE2 playback by speaker output
w Z ONE2 playback by audio output (PRE OUT) (using an
external amplifier))
q ZONE2 Playback by Speaker
Output
With the Amp Assign function, Zone 2 audio signals are output from
the AVR-890's SURR BACK/AMP ASSIGN terminals.
Preparations
Connecting and setting the speakers
Connecting the speakers
n
(L)
w
Necessary settings
n
• Set the AMP ASSIGN mode to "ZONE2" .
"Amp Assign" (vpage 27)
• Perform the settings at "ZONE2 Setup" .
"Making the ZONE2 settings" (vpage 31)
w ZONE2 Playback by Audio
Output
The audio signals connected to the AVR-890's ZONE2 output terminals
(ZONE2 OUT) are output to the ZONE2's amplifier and played with that
amplifier.
Connection (ZONE2)
MAIN ZONE
ZONE2
(R)
q w q
• Adjust the volume on the connected amplifier.
• Also be sure to read the operating instructions of the connected
devices.
NOTE
• We recommend using high quality pin-plug cables for audio
connections in order to prevent noise.
• It is not possible to play the digital audio signals input from the
HDMI, COAXIAL or OPTICAL terminals in ZONE2. Play using analog
connections (in stereo).
AVR-890 R L
L
R
Playback
The operation is the same for "q ZONE2 playback by speaker
output" and "w ZONE2 playback by audio output".
1
Set the remote control unit's
"device selector switches" as
shown on right.
2
Turn on the AVR-890's power.
" "
( v page 19 Turning the Power On )
3
Press to turn on the ZONE2 power.
When the power turns on, the " " indicator lights on the
display.
b The power can be turned on by pressing the one of
while in the standby mode.
4
Use the input source selector to choose the input
source.
The selected input source is shown on the display.
NOTE
When "SOURCE" is selected for the input source, the sound being
played in the MAIN ZONE is played. No sound is output if a digital
audio input source is being played in the MAIN ZONE.
Adjusting the volume (for "q ZONE2 playback by
speaker output")
Use to adjust the volume.
– – – –80dB(1) ~ –40dB(41) ~ +18dB(99)
GVariable rangeH
b
The volume can be adjusted up to the level set at "Vol. Limit"
(vpage 31).
b
The volume display is the display set at "Volume Display"
(vpage 31).
For "w ZONE2 playback by audio output" , adjust the volume on the
connected amplifier.
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