Manual

Connecting the remote zone (Zone 2)
speakers
Outline
The TX=DS898 allows you Io connect another set of speakers and
place them in a different room or separated area for lislening to
music. This other room or area is referred to as the remote zone
(Zone 2), while the room where the TX=DS898 is located is the
main zone. In addition, the IR IN!OUT allows you to control the
TX=DS898 from the remote zone (Zone 2) with the remote
controller even though the remole zone is physically separated.
The diagram below shows how Io make the proper connections for
the remote zone.
When using the SURR BACKIZONE 2 SPEAKERS
terminals
If you are using a 5.1 =channel speaker system in the main room, you
can connect the speakers for the remote zone (Zone 2) Io the open
SURR BACK!ZONE 2 SPEAKERS lerminals.
With this connection, select "Activaled" for the Speaker Setup --_
Powered Zone 2 selling in the Setup menu.
Main Room Remote Zone (Zone 2)
TX-DS898
Main Room
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Left (white)
Right (red)
Remote Zone (Zone 2)
Zone 2 Zone 2
Left Right
speaker speaker
._ _er amp_
Zone 2
Left
speaker
Zone 2
Right
speaker
TX-DS898
Note:
It is important to be aware of the speaker impedance (see previous
page).
When using the SURR BACK/ZONE 2 PRE OUT
terminals
If you are using a 5.1=channel speaker system in the main room, you
can connect the amplifier for the remote zone (Zone 2) 1o the open
SURR BACK/ZONE 2 PRE OUT lerminals and connect the remole
zone speakers.
With this connection, select "Activaled" for the Speaker Setup --_
Powered Zone 2 selling in the Setup menu.
I When using the ZONE 2 OUT terminals
When you have connecled all the speakers for 7.1 =channel audio in
the main room, connect the speakers as shown below.
The ZONE 2 OUT terminal is a constant output. Connect to the
LINE input of the amplifier (CD, tape, etc.). Adjust the volume
with the amplifier connected to the ZONE 2 OUT lerminal.
1. Connect the TX-DS898 to the amplifier for the
remote zone.
2. Connect the remote zone speaker cables to the
speaker terminals on the amplifier.
Adjust the volume level at the amplifier.
3. Connect the TX-DS898 to the monitor for the remote
zone.
Remote Zone (Zone 2)
Zone 2
Left speaker
Zone 2 monitor Zone 2
or projector Right speaker
Zone 2 amplifier
Main Room
Left (white) TX-DS898
Note:
The ZONE 2 out terminals of the TX-DS898 are of a fixed oulput
level.
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