The multi-zone system is completely independent from the main zone, including the bass management (which does not apply to zone two). The second zone will only work with analog inputs, and the sub will not be active. It would be possible to select the same source for both main and second zones and turn down the main volume, but that volume control affects the sub exactly the same as it affects the other channels so you would be turning down the sub at the same time.
I may be missing something, but I can't think of any way to drive two separate sets of speakers from the same pre-amp without an external switch. There are some A/V switches at Radio Shack that will accept a remote control signal to change inputs, which would let you switch modes without getting up.
A somewhat unrelated item... What subs are you using? I ask because many passive subs like a lot of power, and it's common for people to use amps with a higher power rating than the 7100 to drive them.
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