RGHR-ZA: Zones & Controls

Introduction

In this guide, we will walk you through setting up the RGH RZA Four Zone Marine Receiver for multi-zone audio control on your boat. With this receiver, you can easily customize the sound experience by managing different areas of your boat independently. Each zone has separate volume controls, allowing for full flexibility in sound distribution. Let’s dive into the setup process for each zone.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Understanding the Zones

The RGH RZA receiver allows you to set up multiple zones, each with its own volume control. These zones can be placed in different areas of your boat, like the main area, the interior, or the captain’s area. The receiver supports Zone 1 through Zone 3 for different areas, and Zone 4 can be managed via an amplifier connection.

Zone 1 Connections

• Speaker Wires: Zone 1 comes with dedicated speaker outputs for both front and rear speakers. You can wire these speakers directly to the receiver for optimal control.
  • Front Left: White wire (positive) and white with black stripe (negative).
  • Front Right: Gray wire (positive) and gray with black stripe (negative).
  • Rear Left: Green wire (positive) and green with black stripe (negative).
  • Rear Right: Purple wire (positive) and purple with black stripe (negative).

You can easily connect your front and rear speakers to these outputs, customizing the sound distribution for Zone 1.

Step 2: Connecting Zones 2 and 3

For Zones 2 and 3, you’ll use RCA outputs to connect external amplifiers, giving you even more control over additional speakers.

• RCA Cables: Plug one end of the RCA cable into the RCA output for Zones 2 and/or 3, and connect the other end to any available channels on your amplifier. This will allow you to expand your sound setup in other parts of your boat.

Step 3: Adding a Subwoofer

If you want to add a subwoofer to your setup, you can use the mono RCA output dedicated to the subwoofer.

• RCA Y-Cable Setup:
  • Plug the dual RCA ends into the RCA inputs on your active subwoofer or the RCA inputs of an amplifier powering your sub.
  • Plug the single RCA end into the sub output on the back of your receiver.

This setup ensures your subwoofer receives the appropriate signal for deep bass sound.

Step 4: Using the Remote

The remote gives you direct control over the volume levels for each zone. Each zone can be adjusted independently, allowing you to fine-tune the audio output for different areas of your boat.

• Use the volume knob on the remote to control the volume for each zone.
• Press the volume button to adjust the subwoofer volume as well.

Step 5: Bluetooth Setup

To wirelessly play music from your phone or other Bluetooth-enabled devices:

1. Pair your smartphone to the receiver through Bluetooth.
2. Open the Bluetooth settings on your phone and search for the device labeled RGH RZA.
3. Once paired, you can stream music from your phone to the receiver.

Step 6: Bringing in Zones

Now that your Bluetooth is connected, you can bring in each zone one at a time to hear how it sounds.

1. Start playing music from your phone.
2. Bring in Zone 1 and adjust the volume as needed.
3. Once you're happy with Zone 1, bring in Zone 3 and adjust its volume.
4. Repeat for any additional zones, adjusting the balance of sound across the boat.

Conclusion

Setting up the RGH RZA Four Zone Marine Receiver allows you to create a tailored audio experience for your boat, with independent control over each zone. Whether you want to optimize the sound in the main area, the interior, or the captain’s area, this receiver provides a flexible solution to meet all your audio needs.