Multi-zone output

Multi-zone output is shown as follows.

Input

Output

Using the unit’s internal amplifier

Using an external amplifier

EXTRA SP 1-3 jacks

ZONE OUT jacks

HDMI OUT 3 (ZONE OUT) jack (*4)

Zone2

Zone3

Zone2

Zone3

Zone2

Zone4

Digital audio (HDMI)

m(*2)

m(*2)

m(*5)

m(*6, *7)

Digital audio (COAXIAL/OPTICAL)

m(*3)

m(*3)

m(*3)

m(*3)

m(*3)

Analog audio (AUDIO)

m

m

m

m

m

USB (*1)

m

m

m

m

m

Network sources (*1)

m

m

m

m

m

TUNER

m

m

m

m

m

m: Available

  1. To play back DSD audio in Zone2 or Zone3, select “Main Zone Sync” as the Zone2 or Zone3 input, or use the party mode.
  2. It is available when PCM signals (2 channels) are input. Stereo output (mixed down to 2 channels) is available when the multichannel signals are input. DSD audio is available only when the input source selected in the Main zone is selected.
  3. It is available when PCM signals (2 channels) are input.
  4. Set “HDMI ZONE OUT Assign” in the “Setup” menu to “Zone2” or “Zone4”.
  5. It is available when PCM signals (2 channels) are input. Stereo output (mixed down to 2 channels) is available when the multichannel signals are input.
  6. HDMI audio signals are pass-through.
  7. When the input source selected in the Main zone is also selected in Zone4, audio output of the Main zone is limited to the formats that the device connected to Zone4 supports.
NOTE
  • During the party mode, the input source selected in the Main zone is played back in all zones.
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