Multi-Zone Setup; Making Multi-Zone Connections - Pioneer VSX 1020 Operating Instructions Manual

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 MULTI-ZONE 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 the sub
zone (ZONE 2). You will also need a separate
amplifier if you are not using the MULTI-ZONE
setup using speaker terminals (ZONE 2) below
for the sub zone.
MULTI-ZONE listening options
The following table shows the signals that can
be output to ZONE 2:
Sub Zone Input functions available
ZONE 2 DVD, TV/SAT, DVR/BDR, VIDEO,
INTERNET RADIO, iPod/USB, CD, CD-
R/TAPE, TUNER, ADAPTER PORT,
SIRIUS
(Outputs analog audio and composite
video.)
Basic MULTI-ZONE setup (ZONE 2)
• Connect a separate amplifier to the AUDIO
ZONE 2 OUT jacks and a TV monitor to the
VIDEO ZONE 2 OUT jack, both on this receiver.
You should have a pair of speakers attached to
the sub zone amplifier as shown in the
following illustration.
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En
Sub zone
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
R L
MULTI-ZONE setup using speaker
terminals (ZONE 2)
You must select ZONE 2 in Speaker system
setting on page 100 to use this setup.
• Connect a TV monitor to the VIDEO ZONE
2 OUT jacks on this receiver.
You should have a pair of speakers attached to
the surround back speaker terminals as shown
below.
Main zone
Sub zone
VIDEO IN
L R
Main zone
HDMI
BD IN IN 1 IN
ASSIGNABLE 1 4
COMPONENT VIDEO
AUDIO
ASSIGNABLE
IN 1 IN 2
(DVD) (DVR)
L
Y Y
P P R
B B
ZONE 2
OUT
P P
R R
MONITOR
OUT
Y
VIDEO
P
B
P
R
HDMI BD IN IN 1 AL IN 2
1 4 ABLE
ASSIGNABLE
ADAPTER PORT
OUTPUT 5 V 500 mA MAX)
COMPONENT VIDEO
AUDIO
ASSIGNABLE
IN 1 IN 2
(DVD) (DVR/BDR)
L
Y Y
P P R
B B
ZONE 2 DVR
OUT OUT
OP FM UNBAL 75
P P
R R
D SURROUND BACK
L R
MONITOR
OUT
Y
VIDEO
P
B
P
R
SIRIU
IN
L (Single)