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 other rooms (Zone2 and Zone3). For
example, while you are watching TV in the living room (main zone), another person can
listen to PC music in the study room, and another can listen to radio in the guest room
(Zone3).
Living room (main zone)
You can select the following input sources for Zone2 and Zone3:
• Analog audio input
(AV 1–4, V-AUX, AUDIO 1–4, PHONO)
• TUNER (FM/AM radio)
• USB (including iPod)
• Audio sources input from the HDMI or digital audio input jacks cannot be output to Zone2 and Zone3.
• AirPlay is available in Zone2 and Zone3 only when AirPlay playback is ongoing in the main zone.
This guide explains how to set up a Zone2 system using the unit's internal amplifier.
This will enable you to use the 7.2-channel speaker system in the main zone and
2-channel speaker system in Zone2 simultaneously. (When Zone2 output is disabled,
you can use the 9.2-channel speaker system in the main zone.)
For more information, refer to the Owner's Manual in the supplied CD-ROM.
Study room (Zone2)
Guest room (Zone3)
• SERVER
• AirPlay
• Network streaming services
(available on some models)
Quick Guide for Useful Functions
Preparations
■ Connection overview
Main zone
TV
HDMI IN
Already connected
(refer to Easy Setup Guide)
The unit (rear)
DC OUT
NETWORK
5V
0.5A
( 3 NET )
HDMI OUT
AV 1
AV 2
1
2
ARC
(1 BD/DVD)
PHONO
AV 1
AV 2
AV 3
AV 4
COMPONENT VIDEO
AV OUT
MONITOR OUT/
Y
P
P
Y
AV 3
(1 BD/DVD)
ZONE OUT
B
R
AV 1
A
GND
AV 2
B
AV 4
AUDIO 1
AUDIO 2
AUDIO 3
AUDIO 4
MULTI CH INPUT
L
(2 TV)
R
FRONT
SURROUND
SUR. BACK
1
COAXIAL
2
COAXIAL
3
OPTICAL
4
OPTICAL
5
OPTICAL
6
COAXIAL
SURROUND
SURROUND BACK
R
L
R
L
ANTENNA
HD Radio
(4 RADIO)
FM
AM
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-A2020
Zone2
Speakers
Left
Right
HDMI
RS-232C
AV 3
AV 4
AV 5
AV 6
AV 7
TRIGGER
P
P
OUT
B
C
R
1
MONITOR OUT/ZONE OUT
REMOTE
1
2
Y
P
B
P
R
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
2
D
12V
0.1A
CENTER
ZONE OUT
PRE OUT
(SINGLE)
(FRONT)
1
2
(REAR)
SUBWOOFER
ZONE 2
ZONE 3
FRONT
SURROUND
SUR. BACK
SUBWOOFER
CENTER
SPEAKERS
ZONE 2/ZONE 3/R.PRESENCE
CENTER
FRONT
ZONE 2/ZONE 3/F.PRESENCE/
AC IN
L
R
L
BI–AMP
R
EXTRA SP2
L
EXTRA SP1
R
L
SINGLE
Playback device
L
(such as a CD player)
L
R
R
AUDIO
OUT
1