Yamaha DSP-Z11 Using multi-zoneconfiguration, Planning the multi-zonesystem, 111 En, Operation

Using multi-zone configuration

This unit allows you to configure a multi-zone audio/video system. The multi-zone configuration feature enables you to set this unit to reproduce separate input sources in the main zone, second zone (Zone 2), third zone (Zone 3), and forth zone (Zone 4). You can control this unit from the second, third, or forth zone using the supplied remote control.

Step 1: Planning the multi-zone system

First, plan the total multi-zone system with this unit carefully.

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Step 2: Connecting the speakers and/ or external amplifiers

Wire cables between rooms and connect the component and speakers to this unit.

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Step 3: Set the zone parameters

Once you have finished the connections, turn on this unit and then set the parameters in “Multi Zone” menu (see page 91).

–Use “Zone SP Assign” to designate the speaker terminals on this unit to each zone.

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–Use “Zone2 Set”, “Zone3 Set”, or “Zone4 Set” parameters to set the volume settings and other functions in each zone.

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Step1: Planning the multi-zone system

This unit can control the audio and video system in the main zone and up to 3 optional zone (Zone 2, Zone 3, and Zone 4), and you can use the internal amplifiers or external amplifiers in Zone 2, Zone 3, or Zone 4.

The multi-zone system configuration differs depending on your requirements and equipment. Before connecting the speakers and/or external amplifiers for the multi-zone configuration, plan the total design of your multi-zone system.

When you plan the system, consider the following points:

1.Do you want to use the internal amplifiers of this unit or external amplifiers?

2.How many zones do you want to use this unit for?

3.How many channels do you want to use in the main zone?

4.If you use the internal amplifiers for the other zones, you cannot use some channels in the main zone in some cases.

5.How many speakers do you have?

6.Do you want to use the visual sources other than the main zone?

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Since there are many possible ways to connect and use this unit in a multi-zone configuration, we recommend that you consult with your nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center for the planning and setup of the multi-zone system that best meet your requirements.

Pre-amplifier mode

If you want use the external amplifiers for the all channels in the main zone, you can use all the speaker terminals on this unit for Zone 2, Zone 3, and/or Zone 4 (Pre-amplifier mode). Set “PREAMP MODE” to “ON” in the advanced setup (see

page 120).

In the following instruction, following system configuration is the example. When you use this system configuration, you can enjoy 7.2-channel playback in the main zone and 2-channel playback in the optional two zones. You can also enjoy 5.2-channel playback in the main zone and 2-channel playback in the optional three zones.

This unit

Main zone
	Zone 2
Zone 4	Zone 3

Speakers you can use simultaneously

Speakers you can use alternately. If you turn on Zone 4, the surround back speakers in the main zone do not output sounds.

Operation Advanced

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