Multi-Zone Setup; Making Multi-Zone Connections - Pioneer VSX-LX52 Operating Instructions Manual

Connecting your equipment

MULTI-ZONE setup

This receiver can power up to three independent systems in separate rooms after you have made the proper MULTI-
ZONE connections. An example MULTI-ZONE setup is shown below, but the number of MULTI-ZONE connections (and
the way you choose to connect them) depends on how you want to set up your system.
Sub zone (ZONE 3)
AUDIO IN
R L
Different sources can be playing in three zones at the
same time or, depending on your needs, the same source
can also be used. The main and sub zone(s) have
independent power (the main zone power can be off
while one (or both) of the sub zone(s) is on) and the sub
zone(s) can be controlled by the remote or front panel
controls. However, you may need to specify the volume
settings in ZONE Audio Setup on page 90.
Note
1 You can't use sound controls (such as the tone controls or Midnight listening) or any surround modes with a separate amplifier in the sub
zone. You can, however, use the features available with your sub zone amplifier.
Sub zone (ZONE 2)
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
R L

Making MULTI-ZONE connections

It is possible to make these connections if you have a
separate TV and speakers for your primary (ZONE 2) sub
zone (and a separate amplifier
secondary (ZONE 3) sub zone). You will also need a
separate amplifier if you are not using the MULTI-ZONE
setup using speaker terminals (ZONE 2) on page 32 for
your primary sub zone. There are two primary sub zone
setups possible with this system. Choose whichever
works best for you.
MULTI-ZONE listening options
The following table shows the signals that can be output
to ZONE 2 and ZONE 3:
Sub Zone
ZONE 2
ZONE 3
a.Any analog signal. (This does not apply for the MULTI CH IN input.)
b.JPEG files cannot be played with the USB input.
c.iPod/USB function cannot be selected for ZONE 3.
Main zone
HDMI BD IN IN 1 IN 2
ASSIGNABLE
1 3
COMPONENT
VIDEO
ASSIGNABLE
IN 1 IN 2
( DVD ) L
( DVR )
Y Y
R
P P
B B
ZONE2 ZONE3 DVD
OUT OUT IN
P P
R R
MONITOR
OUT
MONITOR
Y VIDEO
OUT
P
B
S-VIDEO
P
R
CONTROL
RS-232C IN IN
OUT
1
(and speakers) for your
Input functions available
Analog audio signals (AUDIO ZONE 2 OUT).
b
With video signals, the composite video (VIDEO
ZONE 2 OUT) signals can be output.
Analog audio signals (AUDIO ZONE 3 OUT).
03
IN 3
TV/SAT
IN
IR
1 IN 2
a
a,c
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