Using Multi-Zone Configuration; Step1: Planning The Multi-Zone System - Yamaha DSP-Z11 Owner's Manual

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), third zone (Zone 3), and forth zone (Zone 4). You can
control this unit from the second, third, or forth zone using the
supplied remote control.
Step 1: Planning the multi-zone system
First, plan the total multi-zone system with this unit
carefully.
Step 2: Connecting the speakers and/
or external amplifiers
Wire cables between rooms and connect the component
and speakers to this unit.
Step 3: Set the zone parameters
Once you have finished the connections, turn on this unit
and then set the parameters in "Multi Zone" menu (see
page 91).
– Use "Zone SP Assign" to designate the speaker
terminals on this unit to each zone.
– Use "Zone2 Set", "Zone3 Set", or "Zone4 Set"
parameters to set the volume settings and other
functions in each zone.

Using multi-zone configuration

This unit can control the audio and video system in the main zone
and up to 3 optional zone (Zone 2, Zone 3, and Zone 4), and you can
use the internal amplifiers or external amplifiers in Zone 2, Zone 3,
or Zone 4.
The multi-zone system configuration differs depending on your
requirements and equipment. Before connecting the speakers and/or
external amplifiers for the multi-zone configuration, plan the total
design of your multi-zone system.
When you plan the system, consider the following points:
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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 for the planning and setup of the multi-zone system that best
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meet your requirements.
In the following instruction, following system configuration is the
example. When you use this system configuration, you can enjoy
7.2-channel playback in the main zone and 2-channel playback in
the optional two zones. You can also enjoy 5.2-channel playback in
the main zone and 2-channel playback in the optional three zones.
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Step1: Planning the multi-zone system

1. Do you want to use the internal amplifiers of this unit or
external amplifiers?
2. How many zones do you want to use this unit for?
3. How many channels do you want to use in the main zone?
4. If you use the internal amplifiers for the other zones, you
cannot use some channels in the main zone in some cases.
5. How many speakers do you have?
6. Do you want to use the visual sources other than the main
zone?
Pre-amplifier mode
If you want use the external amplifiers for the all channels in the
main zone, you can use all the speaker terminals on this unit for
Zone 2, Zone 3, and/or Zone 4 (Pre-amplifier mode). Set
"PREAMP MODE" to "ON" in the advanced setup (see
page 120).
This unit
MAIN ZONE
MASTER PURE DIRECT
ON/OFF OFF ON
INPUT STRAIGHT TUNING MODE MEMORY FM/AM PRESET/TUNING PROGRAM MENU VOLUME
SPEAKERS EDIT
AUDIO SELECT A B EFFECT DISPLAY MAN'L/AUTO CATEGORY SEARCH MODE
ZONE ON/OFF ZONE REC OUT/ TONE CONTROL
MULTI CONTROLS ZONE 2
ZONE
ZONE 2 ZONE 3 VIDEO ZONE 4 L AUDIO R OPTICAL PUSH ENTER
SILENT CINEMA YPAO S VIDEO
PHONES OPTIMIZER MIC VIDEO AUX HDMI IN USB
Main zone
Zone 4
Speakers you can use simultaneously
Speakers you can use alternately. If you turn on
Zone 4, the surround back speakers in the main
zone do not output sounds.

Using multi-zone configuration

Zone 2
Zone 3
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