Yamaha RX-V3800 Using multi-zone configuration, Connecting the Zone 2 and Zone 3 components

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) and third zone (Zone 3). You can control this unit from the second or third zone using the supplied remote control.

Connect the source component to the analog audio input jacks of this unit to play back the source in Zone 2 or Zone 3. This unit does not output the audio signals input at the DIGITAL INPUT and HDMI jacks to the ZONE OUT jacks.

Connecting the Zone 2 and Zone 3 components

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

•An infrared signal receiver in Zone 2 and/or Zone 3.

•An infrared emitter in the main room. This emitter transmits the infrared signals from the remote control in Zone 2 and/or Zone 3 to the main room (to a CD player or DVD player, for example).

•An amplifier and speakers for Zone 2 and/or Zone 3.

•A video monitor for the second room

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•You do not need an extra amplifier and speakers for Zone 2 and/or Zone 3 if you want to use the internal amplifiers of this unit.

•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 Zone 2 and Zone 3 connections that best meet your requirements.

REMOTE		REMOTE		REMOTE		REMOTE
IN		OUT	IN	OUT	IN	OUT
Infrared signal	This unit		Yamaha component		Yamaha component
receiver

■Using external amplifiers

To use an external amplifier in Zone 2 or Zone 3, connect the external amplifier to ZONE OUT terminals and select “EXT” in “Zone2 Amplifier” or “Zone3 Amplifier” (see page 97).

	From the ZONE OUT (ZONE 3) jacks
From the ZONE OUT (ZONE 2) jacks	From the ZONE OUT (ZONE VIDEO) jack

OPERATION ADVANCED

Analog audio signals only

DVD player etc.	This unit
		MAIN
		ZONE 3
		ZONE 2

Infrared signal

emitter

Main zone

From the REMOTE OUT jack

Amplifier

Remote control

Infrared signal receiver

Second zone

(Zone 2)

To the REMOTE IN jack

Amplifier

Remote control

Infrared signal receiver

Third zone

(Zone 3)

To the REMOTE IN jack

Notes

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

•Adjust the Zone 2/Zone 3 volume by using the amplifier in the second/third room when “Zone2 Volume” or “Zone3 Volume” are set to “Fixed” (see page 97).

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