Making A Multi-Zone Connection - Sony STR-ZA5000ES Guide D'installation

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 (FRONT B/
BI-AMP/ZONE 2) (when
assigned to Zone 2)
12
GB
Connected device
TV
TV
5-channel speakers and 1 or 2
subwoofer(s)
2-channel speakers
Connection method
Connection: Connect to the TV using the HDMI OUT A jack.
Operation of the receiver: Press HDMI OUT to select HDMI A.
Connection: Connect to the TV using the HDMI OUT B jack.
Setup menu: Select [Setup] - [HDMI Setup] - [HDMI Out B Mode] - [Zone2] from
the home menu.
Select [Setup] - [HDMI Setup] - [Zone2 Audio Out] - [Zone2 TV +
AMP] from the home menu.
Connection: Connect the speakers and 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
the in-ceiling 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.