ZONE 2/ZONE 3

(U.S.A., CANADA AND AUSTRALIA MODELS ONLY)

This unit allows you to configure a multi-room audio system. The Zone 2 and Zone 3 features enable you to set this unit to reproduce separate input sources in the main room, second room (Zone 2) and third room (Zone 3). You can control this unit from the second room using the supplied remote control.

Only analog signals are sent to the second and third rooms. Any source you want to listen to in the second or third room must be connected using the analog (AUDIO L/R) input jacks on this unit.

Zone 2/Zone 3 connections

You need the following additional equipment to use the multi-room functions of this unit:

•An infrared signal receiver in the second and/or third room.

•An infrared emitter in the main room. This emitter transmits the infrared signals from the remote control in the second and/or third room to the main room (to a CD player or LD player, for example).

•An amplifier and speakers for the second and/or third room.

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OUT

IN

OUT

IN

 

REMOTE

CONTROL OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This unit

•Since there are many possible ways to connect and use this unit in a multi-room installation, we recommend that you consult with the nearest authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center for the Zone 2/Zone 3 connections which will best meet your requirements.

•Some YAMAHA models are able to connect directly to the REMOTE CONTROL OUT jack of this unit. If you own these products, you may not need to use an infrared emitter. Up to 6 YAMAHA components can be connected as shown.

■System configuration and connections example
Using external amplifiers

To use an external amplifier in Zone 2, select OFF in ZONE2 AMP.

 

 

ZONE 2 AUDIO OUT

ZONE 3 AUDIO OUT

 

 

Amplifier

Amplifier

DVD player

 

 

 

(or other component)

This unit

Remote control

 

DVD INPUT

 

 

 

 

 

Infrared signal

 

Infrared emitter

receiver

 

 

 

Main room

 

Second room

Third room

REMOTE CONTROL OUT

ZONE 2 REMOTE IN

 

Notes

•When not using the main room, turn down the volume of this unit in the main room. Adjust the ZONE 2/ZONE 3 volume by using the amplifier in the second/third room. When using the remote control to adjust the ZONE 2 volume, set the volume of the amplifier in the second room to the maximum level you will use, and select VAR. in ZONE2 SET OUTPUT VOL (page 58).

•To avoid unexpected noise, DO NOT USE the Zone 2/Zone 3 feature with CDs encoded in DTS.

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