Multi-zone function
What is the multi-zone function?
The multi-zone function allows you to play back different input sources in the room
where the unit is installed (main zone) and in another room (Zone2). For example, while
you are watching TV in the living room (main zone), another person can listen to radio in
the study room (Zone2).
Also, you can watch a BD/DVD in another room (Zone2) by connecting a TV to the unit
with HDMI.
This guide explains how to set up a Zone2 system for enjoying audio using the unit's
internal amplifier.
For more information, refer to the Owner's Manual in the supplied CD-ROM.
Living room (main zone)
You can select the following input sources for Zone2:
• Analog audio input
(AV 1–4, V-AUX, AUDIO 1–4, PHONO)
• TUNER (FM/AM radio)
• USB (including iPod)
• With the system explained in this guide, audio sources input from the HDMI or digital audio input jacks
cannot be output to Zone2.
• AirPlay is available in Zone2 only when Airplay playback is ongoing in the main zone.
Study room (Zone2)
• SERVER
• AirPlay
• Network streaming services
(available on some models)
Quick Guide for Multi-zone
Preparations
■ Connection overview
Main zone
TV
HDMI IN
Already connected
(refer to Easy Setup Guide)
The unit (rear)
DC OUT
5V
0.5A
HDMI OUT
AV 1
AV 2
AV 3
2
1
(ZONE OUT)
ARC
(1 BD/DVD)
PHONO
AV 1
AV 2
AV 3
AV 4
COMPONENT VIDEO
AV OUT
MONITOR OUT/
P
P
(1 BD/DVD)
Y
B
R
Y
AV 2
ZONE OUT
B
GND
A
C
Y
AV 1
P
B
P
R
Y
AV 3
AUDIO 1
AUDIO 2
AUDIO 3
AUDIO 4
MULTI CH INPUT
L
(2 TV)
R
FRONT
SURROUND
1
COAXIAL
2
COAXIAL
3
OPTICAL
4
OPTICAL
5
OPTICAL
6
COAXIAL
SURROUND
R
L
L
ANTENNA
HD Radio
(4 RADIO)
AM
FM
L
75Ω
R
R
Already connected
(refer to Easy Setup Guide)
BD/DVD player
HDMI
OUT
• For information on how to connect speakers or a TV in the main zone, refer to the Easy Setup Guide.
RX-A1040
Zone2
Speakers
Left
Right
HDMI
NETWORK
( 3 NET )
AV 4
AV 5
AV 6
AV 7
WIRELESS
AC IN
TRIGGER
REMOTE
P
B
P
R
OUT
1
RS-232C
IN
OUT
2
P
B
P
R
12V
0.1AMAX. TOTAL
ZONE OUT
PRE OUT
(SINGLE)
CENTER
1
2
SUR. BACK
SUBWOOFER
ZONE 2
FRONT
SURROUND
SUR. BACK
SUBWOOFER
CENTER
SPEAKERS
SURROUND BACK
ZONE 2/F.PRESENCE/
CENTER
FRONT
R
L
R
L
R
L
BI–AMP
EXTRA SP
SINGLE
Playback device
L
(such as a CD player)
L
R
R
AUDIO
OUT
1