Multi-Zone; External Controller - Denon AVR-989 Owner's Manual

Multi-zone

ZONE2 Pre-out Connections
• If another power amplifier or pre-main (integrated) amplifier is connected, the ZONE2 pre-out (variable or
fixed level) connectors can be used to play a different program source in ZONE2 the same time (vpage
67 ~ 69).
• When using an S-Video cable or a video cable for connection between the AVR-989 and an input device,
connect to the video connectors.
Monitor (ZONE2)
Input
Output
Infrared
retransmitter
NOTE
• For the audio output, use high quality pin-plug cords so that no induction humming or noise is produced.
• For instructions on installing and operating separately sold devices, refer to the respective devices'
operating instructions.
• To conduct multi-zone playback, see "Amp Assign / Multi-zone Connections and Operations" (vpage
65, 66).

Pre-main amplifier
(ZONE2)
L R
L R
Extension jack for future use.
(Connect devices corresponding
Infrared
with room to room function to
sensor
this jack.)

External Controller

Trigger output jack
The power of an external device equipped with
a trigger input jack can be turned on and off in
association with operations on the AVR-989. For
details, see menu "Manual Setup" – "Option
Setup" – "Trigger Out" (vpage 34).
• Output: DC 12 V 150 mA MAX.
Check the trigger input conditions of the
connected device.
RS-232C connector
This connector is used for an external controller.
b If you wish to control the AVR-989 from
an external controller using the RS-232C
connector, perform the operation below
beforehand.
q Turn on the AVR-989's power.
w Turn off the AVR-989's power from the external
controller.
e Check that the AVR-989 is in the standby
mode.
• When using in combination with an RF Remote
Controller (RC-7000CI, sold separately) or RF
Remote Receiver (RC-7001RCI, sold separately)
two-way communication with an RF Remote
Controller is possible.
The AVR-989's status information as well as
iPod can be browsed watching the RF Remote
Controller's display. For details, refer to the
operating instructions of the respective devices.
• When used in combination with an RF Remote
Controller or RF Remote Receiver, make the
settings at menu "Manual Setup" – "Option
Setup" – "232C Port" – "2Way Remote"
(vpage 34).
• On the menu, when setting "Manual Setup"
– "Option Setup" – "232C Port" to "2Way
Remote", you cannot use the RS-232C connector
as an external controller (vpage 34).