Yamaha RX-V863 owner manual Using multi-zone configuration, Connecting Zone, 106 En

Using multi-zone configuration

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

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

Connecting Zone 2

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

•An infrared signal receiver in the second 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 to a CD player or a DVD player, etc. in the main zone.

•An amplifier and speakers in the second 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 about the Zone 2 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 the external amplifier

Connect the amplifier/receiver in the second zone and other components to this unit as follows.

From the ZONE 2 OUT jacks

Main zone
DVD player (etc.)	This unit
Infrared signal emitter

Amplifier

Second zone

(Zone 2)

Infrared signal receiver Remote control

From the REMOTE OUT jack From the REMOTE IN jack

Note

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

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