Operation Manual

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Connecting your equipment
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MULTI-ZONE setup
This receiver can power up to four (SC-2024)/three (SC-1224) independent systems in separate rooms after you
have made the proper MULTI-ZONE connections.
Different sources can be playing in four (SC-2024)/three (SC-1224) zones at the same time or, depending on your
needs, the same source can also be used. The main and sub zones have independent power (the main zone
power can be off while one (or both) of the sub zones is on) and the sub zones can be controlled by the remote or
front panel controls.
Making MULTI-ZONE connections
It is possible to make these connections if you have a separate subwoofer (SC-2024 only) and speakers for your
primary (ZONE 2) sub zone, and a separate amplifier (and speakers) for your secondary (ZONE 3 (SC-2024 only))
sub zone. You will also need a separate amplifier if you are not using the speaker terminals for your primary sub
zone (For detail, see MULTI-ZONE setup using speaker terminals (ZONE 2) on page 32 ).
Also, if the separate receiver in the sub zone has an HDMI input terminal, this unit’s HDMI input can be played as
HDZONE.
Here are three (SC-2024)/two (SC-1224) primary sub zone setups possible with this system. Choose whichever
works best for you.
Important
! ZONE 3 is a function for SC-2024 only. It cannot be selected or set with SC-1224.
! The settings must be changed at ZONE Setup in order to use the multi-zone function (page 95 ).
! MAIN/HDZONE at ZONE Setup must be set to HDZONE in order to use the HDZONE function (page 95 ).
MULTI-ZONE listening options
The following table shows the signals that can be output to ZONE 2, ZONE 3 and HDZONE:
Sub Zone Input functions available
ZONE 2
<a>
DVD, SAT/CBL, INTERNET RADIO, MEDIA SERVER, FAVORITES, iPod/USB, TV, CD,
TUNER, BT AUDIO
(Outputs analog audio)
ZONE 3
<a>
SAT/CBL, DVR/BDR, TV, CD, TUNER, BT AUDIO
(Outputs analog audio)
HDZONE
(HDMI)
<b>
BD, DVD, SAT/CBL, DVR/BDR, INTERNET RADIO, MEDIA SERVER, FAVORITES, iPod/
USB, HDMI 1, HDMI 2, HDMI 3, HDMI 4, HDMI 5, HDMI 6/MHL
(Outputs HDMI audio and video signals)
a ! It is not possible to down-convert the audio input signal from the HDMI input terminals or digital input terminals (OPTICAL
and COAXIAL) and output them to ZONE 2.
! It is not possible to down-convert the audio input signal from the HDMI input terminals or digital input terminals (OPTICAL
and COAXIAL) and output them to ZONE 3.
! SC-2024 only: If Speaker System is set to HDZONE and the power for ZONE 2, ZONE 3, and HDZONE are all on, when SAT/
CBL, DVR/BDR, TV, CD, TUNER, or BT AUDIO input is selected for ZONE 2, the input for ZONE 3 will be the same. When one of
the above inputs is selected for ZONE 3, the same limitations apply to ZONE 2.
b ! The inputs that can be switched differ according to how terminals HDMI IN 1 to IN 6 are assigned. Upon shipment from the
factory, the input terminals are assigned to DVD, SAT/CBL, DVR/BDR, HDMI 4, HDMI 5 and HDMI 6/MHL, in order starting
from terminal HDMI IN 1.
! The video/audio signals of the RCA analog input terminals, the digital input terminals (OPTICAL and COAXIAL) and the COM-
PONENT VIDEO input terminals cannot be up-converted and output to the HDZONE.
! When any of the HDMI 3 to HDMI 6/MHL inputs is selected in the main zone, it is only possible to select the same input as in
the main zone for the HDZONE. (Inputs other than the ones listed here can be selected.)
The same limitations apply when one of the above inputs is selected for the HDZONE.
Note
When any of the INTERNET RADIO, MEDIA SERVER, FAVORITES or iPod/USB inputs is selected in the main
zone, it is only possible to select the same input as in the main zone for the sub zone. (Inputs other than the ones
listed here can be selected.)
The same limitations apply when one of the above inputs is selected for the sub zone.
Basic MULTI-ZONE setup (ZONE 2)
1 Connect a separate amplifier to the AUDIO ZONE 2 OUT jacks on this receiver.
You should have a pair of speakers attached to the sub zone amplifier as shown in the following illustration.
2 SC-2024 only: Connect a subwoofer to the SUBWOOFER ZONE 2 OUT jack on this receiver.
When a subwoofer is connected, we recommend setting HPF (High Pass Filter) at ZONE Setup to ON (page 95
).
ZONE 2
SUBWOOFER
ZONE 2
OUT
ZONE 2
SUBWOOFER
ZONE 2
OUT
RL
AUDIO INLINE LEVEL
INPUT
Sub zone (ZONE 2) Main zone
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