Some high-end home theater receivers incorporate the ability to run both a Zone 2 and Zone 3 (or, in rare cases, even a Zone 4), in addition to the main zone.On these receivers, preamp outputs are provided for all of the additional zones, which require separate amplifiers (in addition to speakers) for each zone. However, some receivers will give you the option of running either Zone 2 or Zone 3 using the built-in amplifiers of the receiver.In this type of setup, the user can run the second zone with the internal amplifiers of the receiver, and a third or fourth zone using a separate amplifier.

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However, if you are using the receiver to power the second zone, you will still sacrifice the full 7.1 channel capability of the receiver in the main room, and have to settle for 5.1 channel use. In rare cases, a high-end receiver may provide 9, 11, or even 13 channels to work with for both the main and other zones - which decreases the number of external amplifiers you might need for other zones. In many cases, while the receiver can utilize both its full audio and video features in the main room, it may be that analog audio-only, or analog+internet radio functions are accessible for Multi-Zone use. If video functions are accessible for Multi-Zone use, they may be limited to.

What this means is that while you may be able to access a full high-definition video and surround sound audio source in the main room, only components connected to the receiver using analog stereo and/or analog video connections may be accessible for use in a second or third zone. However, it is important to note that in some higher-end receivers, it is possible that a or output may be provided for Zone 2 use. If these options are important to you, make sure you check before you buy.

There may be additional speaker connections on the receiver that will allow you to connect a full 7.1 Channel as well as a second and/or third zone that can be powered by the receiver's internal amplifier. However, in this type of setup, if you are listening to the main zone in full 7.1 channel surround sound, you cannot use Zone 2 and Zone 3 at the same time. What happens when you want to access either Zone 2 or Zone 3, you will need to switch, via the receiver's operating menu, from a 7.1 channel main zone to 5.1 channels, enabling the extra two channels to power either Zone 2 or Zone 3 speakers. Some home theater receivers perform the above-described switching function automatically when the second zone feature is activated. Unless your receiver comes with a secondary remote control for use in a second or third Zone, you will have to go to the receiver in your main room to switch sources to supply to the second or third zone.

Even if a secondary remote control is supplied for second and/or third zone use, you will still have to install in the second or third zone rooms in order to use the remote in those rooms to control the source you want to access from the main receiver. Whether you are using the home theater receiver to power your second and/or third zone speakers or using the preamp outputs of the receiver to supply an additional amplifier in the second or third zone, you still have to have either, or, running from the main receiver to the second or third zone locations. It is important to note that home theater or stereo receivers that have Multi-Zone capability are intended to be used when only a second and/or third location for music listening or video viewing is needed. If you desire to install an extensive whole-house wired audio or audio/video system, using your home theater receiver as the control point then you should consult a to assess your needs and provide specific equipment suggestions (such as audio or audio/video server(s), distribution amplifiers, wiring, etc.) that will accomplish your goal.

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