Sony STR-ZA810ES Owner's Manual

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Making a multi-zone connection

This receiver allows various multi-zone connections.

5.1-channel speaker system with Zone 2 connection

Speakers

Main

• Connect 5-channel speakers to SPEAKERS FRONT A, 

CENTER and SURROUND terminals.

• Connect 1 or 2 subwoofer(s) to SUBWOOFER OUT 

jack(s).

ʓ  Perform Auto Calibration.
ʔ  Select [Setup] - [Speaker Settings] - 

[SURROUND BACK/ZONE2 Priority] - 
[ZONE2 Terminals] from the home menu.

ʕ  Select [Zone Controls] - [Zone2 Power] - [On] from 

the home menu and select the desired input for 
[Zone2 Input].

Tip
• Select [Setup] - [Audio Settings] - 

[In-Ceiling Speaker Mode] - [Front & Center] or 
[Front] when you use the in-ceiling speakers in the 
main zone.

Zone 2

Connect left and right speakers to SPEAKERS ZONE 2 
terminals.

TV

Main

Connect to the HDMI OUT A (TV) jack.

Press HDMI OUT to select HDMI OUT A (TV).

5.1-channel speaker system with HDMI zone connection

Speakers

Main

• Connect 5-channel speakers to SPEAKERS FRONT A, 

CENTER and SURROUND terminals.

• Connect 1 or 2 subwoofer(s) to SUBWOOFER OUT 

jack(s).

Perform Auto Calibration.

Tip
• Select [Setup] - [Audio Settings] - 

[In-Ceiling Speaker Mode] - [Front & Center] or 
[Front] when you use the in-ceiling speakers in the 
main zone.

TV

Main

Connect to the HDMI OUT A (TV) jack.

Press HDMI OUT to select HDMI OUT A (TV).

TV (or Another 
Amplifier)

HDMI

Connect to the HDMI OUT B/HDMI ZONE jack.

ʓ  Select [Setup] - [HDMI Settings] - 

[HDMI Out B Mode] - [Zone] from the home menu.

ʔ  Select [Zone Controls] - [HDMI Zone Power] - [On] 

from the home menu and select the desired input 
for [HDMI Zone Input].