Arcam MULTI ZONE POWER AMPLIFIER MZ8 - Manual (Page 10)

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Zone operation
Each zone (except Zone 1) has an input switch. This switch allows the
input for the zone to be taken from either the corresponding zone input
or the zone 1 input. This allows for the input to zone 1 to be sent to
multiple loudspeaker pairs. Switch all input switches to Zone 1 if you
require the same stereo source to be reproduced in all zones. Note that
if the input switch is set to the other position, then the zone will require
its own stereo source (preamplifier or stereo music system). Examples of
different setups are shown below:
L
R
AUDIO IN Z1 Z2
L
R
AUDIO IN Z5 Z6
Z1
_ _
+ +
R L Z2
_ _
+ +
R L
L
R
AUDIO IN Z3 Z4 Arcam C31 Preamplifier
Arcam CD37 CD Player
Arcam T32 Tuner
ZONE 1 ZONE 4
Arcam Solo Mini System
MZ12 Amplifier
Independant zones
Z5
_ _
+ +
R L Z6
_ _
+ +
R L Z3
_ _
+ +
R L Z4
_ _
+ +
R L
MZ amplifier with two independant zones
L
R
AUDIO IN Z1 Z2
L
R
AUDIO IN Z5 Z6
Z1
_ _
+ +
R L Z2
_ _
+ +
R L
L
R
AUDIO IN Z3 Z4
Arcam C31 Preamplifier
Arcam CD37 CD Player
Arcam T32 Tuner
ZONE 1 ZONE 4
MZ12 Amplifier
Set Zone 4 input to Z1
Zone 1 system is heard in both zones
Z5
_ _
+ +
R L Z6
_ _
+ +
R L Z3
_ _
+ +
R L Z4
_ _
+ +
R L
MZ amplifier with one source feeding two zones
operation
Each channel of each zone has a trim control. This recessed control
allows each speaker’s volume to be adjusted using a small flat blade or
cross-head screwdriver and is ideal for compensating for differences
in sensitivity between different speaker types. For everyday volume
adjustment, it is recommended to connect source equipment with an
adjustable output such as the Arcam C31 preamplifier or Solo Music
system.