Yamaha RX-V3900 Using multi-zoneconfiguration, 117 En, Connecting the Zone 2 and Zone 3 components, ■Using external amplifiers

Using multi-zone configuration

This unit allows you to configure a multi-zone audio 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.

Only analog signals are sent to the second and third zones. Any source you want to listen to in the second zone and third zone must be connected to the analog AUDIO IN jacks of this unit.

Connecting the Zone 2 and Zone 3 components

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

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

•An infrared signal emitter in the main zone. This emitter transmits the infrared signals from the remote control via the infrared signal receiver in the second zone and/or third zone to a CD player or a DVD player, etc. in the main zone.

•An amplifier and speakers in the second zone and/or third zone.

•A video monitor for the second room.

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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 about the Zone 2 and Zone 3 connections that best meet your requirements.

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

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

■Using external amplifiers

To use an external amplifier in the second zone and/or third zone, connect the external amplifier to ZONE OUT jacks with analog audio cables

From the ZONE OUT (ZONE 3) jacks

From the ZONE OUT (ZONE 2) jacks

OPERATION ADVANCED

		Amplifier	Amplifier
Analog audio signals only
DVD player etc.	This unit	Remote control	Remote control
	MAIN
	ZONE 3
	ZONE 2	Infrared signal	Infrared signal
		receiver	receiver
Infrared signal
emitter
Main zone		Second zone	Third zone
		(Zone 2)	(Zone 3)
From the REMOTE OUT jack		To the REMOTE IN jack
		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 the second zone and/or third zone volume by using the amplifier in each zone when “Zone2 Volume” or “Zone3 Volume” is set to “Fixed” (page 96).

English

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