Multi-Zone Listening; Making Multi-Zone Connections - Pioneer Elite VSX-91TXH Operating Instructions Manual

Other connections
• Before making or changing the connections, switch
off the power and disconnect the power cord from the
AC outlet.
AM LOOP
PRE OUT
CENTER
(Single)
L L L
OUT
IN
3
R
R R
SUB SUR- SURROUND BACK
FRONT WOOFER ROUND
12V SIRIUS
TRIGGER
IN
(DC OUT 12V/
OUT IN MONITOR
MULTI-ZONE
50mA MAX)
OUT & SOURCE
ZONE 2
MONITOR
R L
OUT
L CENTER L L
OUT IN
R R R
DVR/VCR2
SUB
FRONT SUR- SURROUND
WOOFER
ROUND BACK
MULTI CH IN
VSX-91TXH
• You can use the additional amplifier on the surround
back channel pre-outs for a single speaker as well. In
this case plug the amplifier into the left (L (Single))
terminal only.
• The sound from the surround back terminals will
depend on how you have configured the Surround
back speaker setting on page 36.
• To hear sound only from the pre-outs, switch the
speaker system to OFF, or simply disconnect any
speakers that are connected directly to the receiver.
• If you're not using a subwoofer, change the front
speaker setting (see Speaker Setting on page 43) to
LARGE.

MULTI-ZONE listening

This receiver can power two independent systems in
separate rooms after you have made the proper MULTI-
1
ZONE connections. Different sources can be playing in
both zones at the same time or, depending on your
needs, the same source can also be used. The main and
sub zones have independent power (the main zone power
can be off while the sub zone is on) and the sub zone can
be controlled by the front panel controls. However, you
may need to specify the volume setting in Multi Zone
Setup on page 61.
Note
1 Note that you will only be able to play analog sources (such as composite video) in the sub zone.

Making MULTI-ZONE connections

It is possible to make these connections if you have a
separate TV and speakers for your sub zone. You will also
need a separate amplifier if you are not using the
ANALOG
SurrBack System setup (see below). There are two
INPUT
L R
MULTI-ZONE setups possible with this system:
Front channel
amplifier
ANALOG
Basic MULTI-ZONE setup
INPUT
Center channel
•
amplifier (mono)
& SOURCE jacks and a TV monitor to the MULTI-
ANALOG
INPUT ZONE & SOURCE MONITOR OUT jacks, both on the
L R
rear of this receiver.
Surround channel
amplifier
You should have a pair of speakers attached to the sub
ANALOG
zone amplifier as shown in the illustration below.
INPUT
L R
Surround back
channel amplifier
ANALOG
INPUT
Powered
subwoofer
Surround Back System MULTI-ZONE setup
You must select ZONE2 in Surround back speaker setting
on page 36 to use this setup. Note that the sound in the
sub zone will be temporarily interrupted when controlling
the main zone (for example, changing the input source or
starting playback).
•
MONITOR OUT jacks on the rear of this receiver.
You should have a pair of speakers attached to the
surround back speaker terminals as shown below.
Connect a separate amplifier to the MULTI-ZONE
(DC OUT 12V/
MONITOR
MULTI-ZONE
50mA MAX)
OUT
ZONE 2
MONITOR
R
OUT
L CENTER L
Sub zone Main zone
IN 1
IN 2
OUT
HDMI
XM
IN
(DVR/VCR2)
COAXIAL
ASSIGNABLE
1 2
Connect a TV monitor to the MULTI-ZONE & SOURCE
IN
SPEAKERS
& SOURCE
A FRON
R
L
L
MULTI-ZONE & SOURCE ZONE 2 ANTENNA
OPTICAL
DIGITAL
OUT IN
IR
OUT
AM LOOP
PRE OUT
COMPONENT VIDEO
L CENTER L L (Single)
IN 1
Y P B P R Y P B P R
(DVR/
IN
OUT
VCR1) 1
IN 2
(TV/SAT)
IN IN
2 3
R
IN 3 Y P B P R Y P B P R
R SUB R SUR- SURROUND BACK
ASSIGNABLE 1 3
(CD) FRONT WOOFER ROUND
RS-232C S-VIDEO
ASSIG- 12V SIRIUS
TRIGGER
NABLE
1 3 IN
(DC OUT 12V/
IN IN OUT IN OUT IN MONITOR MULTI-ZONE
CONTROL iPod 50mA MAX)
OUT & SOURCE
ZONE 2
MONITOR
OUT VIDEO R L
OUT
IN
IN
AUDIO IN OUT IN IN IN OUT IN OUT IN L CENTER L L
L
IN 1
(DVD/LD)
R
IN 2
R R R
CD CD-R/TAPE/MD DVD/LD TV/SAT DVR/VCR1 DVR/VCR2
FRONT SUB SUR- SURROUND
WOOFER ROUND BACK
MULTI CH IN
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