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Chapter Four: Setting Up Multiple Zones
The KRF-X9995D offers dual-zone output and control, which
enables you to use a single receiver to control devices and
speakers for two zones (rooms). Due to its advanced fea-
tures and controls, you can play music in one zone while
watching a movie in the other!
Depending on your tastes and budget, you can set up one
of the following "sound scenarios" to make full use of the
Receiver's capabilities:
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This chapter discusses some of the connection con-
figurations and additional PowerTouch setup neces-
sary if you want to take full advantage of the Receiver's
multiple-zone capabilities. It contains the following sec-
tions:
Making Connections
Setting Up PowerTouch
Chapter Four: Setting Up Multiple Zones
No additional amplifier for Zone B: You can use the
Receiver's Speaker B output for Zone B. This allows you to
listen to full surround sound in Zone A only, or in stereo in
Zone A when Zone B is active. The sound in Zone B will
always be in stereo.
Stereo amplifier for Zone B: You can use an additional
stereo amplifier for Zone B (connected to the Receiver's Zone
B Preouts). This allows you to listen to full surround sound
ZONE A
(Main System)
TV
For U.K. only:
To control the receiver from Zone B by making full use of
the bi-directional communication function of PowerTouch,
it is required to use an IR receiver (see "Connecting the Ex-
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ternal Infrared Receivers" on page 51).
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Kenwood recommends hiring a competent installer to make
multiple-zone connections and setup.
in Zone A even if you are also listening in Zone B. The sound
in Zone B will always be in stereo.
Multiple zones require you to run wires and cabling from
the primary zone (Zone A) where your Receiver is installed
to another zone (Zone B) where an IR Receiver (for U.K.
only), a second set of speakers, and possibly a second TV/
Monitor is installed:
ZONE B
IR
RECEIVER
(for U.K. only)
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