Controlling Zone2

Basic procedure for playing back music in Zone2 is as follows.

  1. Set MAIN/ZONE 2 to “ZONE 2”.
  1. Press z (receiver power).
  • Each time you press the key, Zone2 output is enabled or disabled. When Zone2 output is enabled, “ZONE2” lights up in the front display.
  1. Use the input selection keys to select an input source.
NOTE
  • Presses NET repeatedly to select a desired network source.
  • You cannot select Bluetooth, USB and network sources exclusively for each zone. For example, if you select “SERVER” for Zone2 when “USB” is selected for the main zone, the input source for the main zone also switches to “SERVER”.
  1. Start playback on the external device or select a radio station.
NOTE
  • The on-screen operations are not available for Zone2. Use the front display to control Zone2.
  • AirPlay is available in Zone2 only when AirPlay playback is ongoing in the main zone.
  • Press SCENE to select the input source and settings with just one touch using the SCENE function. For details on the SCENE function, see the following:
  • To set the sleep timer (120 min, 90 min, 60 min, 30 min, off), press SLEEP repeatedly. The Zone2 output will be disabled after a specified period of time.
  • To adjust the Zone2 volume, press VOLUME or MUTE (when using the unit’s internal amplifier).
  • To enable the Compressed Music Enhancer function, press ENHANCER.
  • The Zone2 input automatically switches in conjunction with the input source selected in the main zone when “Main Zone Sync” is selected as the Zone2 input.
  • To play back DSD audio in Zone2, select “Main Zone Sync” as the Zone2 input or use the party mode.
  • Depending on the “Remote Key” setting, the PROGRAM Key may be also available in Zone2.
CAUTION
  • To avoid unexpected noise, never play back DTS-CDs in Zone2.