Yamaha RX-V1600 User Manual
ZONE 2/ZONE 3
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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 or third room using the supplied remote control.
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 or third room using the supplied remote control.
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
• 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 DVD player, for example).
• An amplifier and speakers for the second and/or third room.
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• You do not need an extra amplifier and speakers for the second and/or third room 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-room configuration, we recommend that you consult with
• Since there are many possible ways to connect and use this unit in a multi-room 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.
• Some YAMAHA models are able to connect directly to the CONTROL OUT jack on this unit. If you own these products, you may not
need to use an infrared emitter. Up to six YAMAHA components can be connected as shown.
■ Using the external amplifiers
To use an external amplifier in Zone 2, select EXT in ZONE2 AMP (see page 80).
• 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.
• To avoid unexpected noise, DO NOT USE the Zone 2/Zone 3 feature with CDs encoded in DTS.
• The REMOTE IN jack can be used for either Zone 2 or Zone 3 but cannot be used for both Zone 2 and Zone 3 at the same time.
• The REMOTE IN jack can be used for either Zone 2 or Zone 3 but cannot be used for both Zone 2 and Zone 3 at the same time.
ZONE 2/ZONE 3
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.
room must be connected using the analog (AUDIO L/R) input jacks on this unit.
Connecting the Zone 2 and Zone 3 components
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OUT
OUT
IN
REMOTE
IN
REMOTE
OUT
IN
REMOTE
REMOTE
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YAMAHA
component
YAMAHA
component
Infrared signal
receiver
REMOTE OUT
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
AUDIO IN
MONITOR OUT
SP OUT
REMOTE IN
ZONE 2 AUDIO OUT
ZONE 3 AUDIO OUT
REMOTE IN
MAIN
ZONE 3
ZONE 2
Infrared emitter
DVD player
(or other component)
Amplifier
Remote control
Infrared signal
receiver
receiver
Amplifier
Remote control
Infrared signal
receiver
receiver
Second room
Third room
Main room
SYSTEM
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