Yamaha RX-497: ZONE 2

ZONE 2

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This unit allows you to configure a multi-room audio and video system. The Zone 2 feature enables you to set this unit to 

reproduce separate input sources in the main room and in Zone 2 (the second room) simultaneously. You can also control 

this unit from the second room using the Zone 2 remote control (sold separately).

You need the following additional equipment to use the multi-room system of this unit:

• Zone 2 remote control

• An infrared signal receiver for the second room

• An infrared emitter for the main room. This emitter transmits the infrared signals sent by the Zone 2 remote control in 

Zone 2 to the components in the main room.

• An amplifier and speakers for the second room

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Some YAMAHA models are able to connect directly to the REMOTE OUT jack on the rear panel of 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 below.

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Multi-room configuration and connections

The following illustration shows an example of the multi-room system configuration and connections.

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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 connections that best meet your requirements.

ZONE 2

Connecting the Zone 2 components

OUT

OUT

IN

REMOTE

IN

REMOTE

OUT

IN

REMOTE

REMOTE

This unit

YAMAHA 

component

YAMAHA 

component

Infrared signal 

receiver

REMOTE OUT

VIDEO IN

MONITOR OUT

SPEAKERS

REMOTE IN

ZONE 2 AUDIO OUT

MAIN

ZONE 2

AUDIO IN

Infrared emitter

DVD player 

(or other components)

Amplifier

Zone 2

remote control

Infrared signal 

receiver

Second room

(Zone 2)

Main room

(Main Zone)

This unit

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ZONE 2

You can control the input source of Zone 2 independently 

of the listening conditions in the main room.

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Press ZONE 2 ON/OFF on the front panel to 

turn on Zone 2.

2

Press ZONE 2 CONTROL on the front panel

The ZONE 2 indicator flashes in the front panel 

display.

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While the ZONE 2 indicator is flashing, rotate 

the INPUT selector on the front panel to 

select the input source of Zone 2.

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• You can also select the input source by using the Zone 2 remote 

control (sold separately). Press POWER on the Zone 2 remote 

control to turn on Zone 2, and then press one of the input 

selector buttons to select the input source.

• You can mute the sound output to Zone 2 by pressing MUTE on 

the ZONE 2 remote control. Press again to restore the sound 

output.

Controlling Zone 2

ZONE 2 ON/OFF

ZONE CONTROL

INPUT