Yamaha RX-V861 - Manual (Page 95)

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Using multi-zone configuration
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■ Using the internal amplifier of this unit
Connect the speakers in the second zone to the EXTRA SP speaker terminals and then set the “EXTRA SP ASSIGN” to
“ZONE2” (see page 72).
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• You can use the speakers connected EXTRA SP speaker terminals as the front speaker system of another zone even if “EXTRA SP
ASSIGN” is set to “FRONT B”. Set “FRONT B” to “ZONE B” (see page 72).
• When you use the internal amplifiers for the Zone 2 speakers, you can adjust the volume level and set the initial volume level and
maximum volume level of the Zone 2 speakers (see page 84).
You can select and control Zone 2 by using the control
buttons on the front panel or on the remote control. The
available operations are as follows:
• Selecting the input source of Zone 2.
• Tuning into FM or AM when “TUNER” is selected as
the input source of Zone 2 (see page 50).
• Tuning into XM Satellite Radio when “XM” is selected
as the input source of Zone 2 (see page 53) (U.S.A. and
Canada models only).
• Enjoying music stored on your iPod stationed in a
Yamaha iPod universal dock (such as YDS-10 sold
separately) connected to the DOCK terminal of this
unit when “V-AUX” is selected as the input source
(see page 58).
You must complete each step while the ZONE2 indicator is
flashing in the front panel display. Otherwise, the Zone 2 mode is
automatically canceled and this unit returns to the normal
operation mode. In this case, repeat the Zone 2 selection
procedure.
■ Controlling Zone 2 with the front panel
Turning on Zone 2
Press 8
ZONE 2 ON/OFF to turn on Zone 2.
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8ZONE 2 ON/OFF is operational only when BMASTER
ON/OFF on the front panel is pressed inward to the ON position.
Once BMASTER ON/OFF on the front panel is pressed inward
to the ON position, you can also press HPOWER or
GSTANDBY on the remote control to turn on the main zone and
Zone 2 or set them to the standby mode.
Activating the Zone 2 operation mode
Press 9
ZONE CONTROL to control Zone 2.
The ZONE2 indicator flashes in the front panel display for
approximately 10 seconds.
Important safety notice
The EXTRA SP speaker terminals of this Receiver should not be connected to a Passive Loudspeaker Selector Box or
more than one loudspeaker per channel.
Connection to a Passive Loudspeaker Selector Box or multiple speakers per channel could create an abnormally low
impedance load resulting in amplifier damage. See this owner’s manual for correct usage.
Compliance with minimum speaker impedance information for all channels must be maintained at all times. This
information is found on the back panel of your Receiver.
Controlling Zone 2
FRONT B/ZONE2/
PRESENCE
EXTRA SP L R
Second zone
(Zone 2)
This unit
Main zone
Note
ZONE2
Flashes