This unit allows you to configure a multi-zone audio system. This feature allows you to set this unit to reproduce separate
input sources in the main zone, second zone (Zone2) and third zone (Zone3). You can control this unit from the second
zone or third zone using the supplied remote control.
Only analog signal can be sent to the second and third zones. If you want to output sounds to Zone2/3, connect an
external component to the AV5-6 or AUDIO1-2 jacks (by analog connection). For example, if you want to output
sound from an HDMI DVD player to the second zone, you must connect the HDMI DVD player to this unit by both
HDMI and analog connections.
Connecting Zone2/3
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 infrared signals from the remote control to a CD
player or a DVD player, etc. in the main zone via the infrared signal receiver in the second zone and/or third zone.
• An amplifier and speakers in the second zone and/or third 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 Zone2/3 connections that best meet your requirements.
• Some Yamaha models can be directly connected to the REMOTE jacks of this unit. You may not need use an infrared signal emitter for these products. Up
to 6 components can be connected using monaural analog mini cables or via an IR flashers. For details about connections, see "Transmitting/receiving
remote control signals" (page 18).
Using external amplifiers
Connect an amplifier/receiver in the second zone and/or third zone and other components to this unit as follows.
IR flasher or
Yamaha component
(DVD player, etc)
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Using multi-zone configuration
MONITOR OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO
REMOTE
P
R
IN
OUT
P
VIDEO
B
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FRONT
CENTER
FRONT
SURROUND
SUR.BACK
SUBWOOFER
AUDIO
O1
AUDIO2
MULTI CH INPUT
OUT
IR receiver
in Zone2
S
ZO
SPEAKERS
CENTER
SURROUND
SING
FRONT
SURROUND
SUR. B
ZONE2
ZONE3
OUT
OUT
PRE O
L
R
Zone2 amplifier
(Yamaha component)
L
R
Zone3 amplifier