Making A Multi-Zone Connection; Mixing Separate Audio/Video Inputs (Last Video Mode) - Sony STR-ZA3000ES Installation Manual

Making a multi-zone connection

This receiver allows various multi-zone connections.
Sample setup
Output jack
HDMI OUT A
HDMI OUT B
SPEAKERS terminals
FRONT A
CENTER
SURROUND
SPEAKERS terminals
SURROUND BACK (assigned
ZONE2)

Mixing separate audio/video inputs (Last video mode)

The receiver can continuously output the input video image used most recently when an
audio-only input source is selected.
1
Connect the desired background music source to an input by analog, optical,
or coaxial cable. Or use the built-in tuner.
2
Set the input to the following in the Input Setup menu.
HDMI: [None]
Component: [None]
Composite: [---]
Audio: The input connected to the source.
When using the built-in tuner, set the screen mode to [Simple] using the options menu in
[FM/AM Display].
Example
Press SAT/CATV followed by TUNER to listen to sound from the built-in tuner while watching a
video source connected to SAT/CATV.
The audio output changes to that of the tuner source while SAT/CATV video output is
retained.
Connected device Connection method
TV Connection: Connect to the TV using the HDMI OUT A jack.
Operation of the receiver: Press HDMI OUT to select HDMI A.
TV Connection: Connect to the TV using the HDMI OUT B jack.
Setup menu: Select [Setup] - [HDMI Setup] - [HDMI Out B Mode] - [Zone2] from
5ch speakers and 1 or 2 Connection: Connect the speakers and subwoofer(s).
subwoofer(s)
Setup menu: Perform Auto Calibration and set the following settings.
Select [Setup] - [Speaker Setup] - [SB Speaker Assign] - [Zone2] from the home
menu.
Tip
• Select [Setup] - [Input Setup] - [In-Ceiling Speaker Mode] - [On] when you use
2ch speakers Connection: Connect Zone 2 L/R speakers.
Setup menu: Perform Auto Calibration and set the following settings.
Select [Setup] - [Speaker Setup] - [SB Speaker Assign] - [Zone2] from the home
menu.
the home menu.
Select [Setup] - [HDMI Setup] - [Zone2 Audio Out] - [Zone2 TV +
AMP] from the home menu.
the in-ceiling speakers.
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