Yamaha RX-A2040 Owner's Manual

PLAYBACK

➤ Playing back videos/audio in multiple rooms (multi-zone)

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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, Zone3 and Zone4).

For example, while you are watching TV in the living room (main zone), another person 
can listen to PC music in the study room (Zone2), and another can listen to radio in the 
guest room (Zone3) and play DVD in the kitchen (Zone4).

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You can enjoy music using speakers placed in other rooms.

Speakers (connecting to the unit directly): p.32

Speakers (using an external amplifier): p.98

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You can enjoy videos/music using TVs placed in other rooms.

❑ Enjoying videos/music using a TV and speakers

TV (for analog video playback): p.99

TV (for digital video playback): p.99

Speakers (connecting to the unit directly): p.32

Speakers (using an external amplifier): p.98

❑ Enjoying videos/music using only a TV

TV: p.99

• Video/audio signals that can be output to each zone vary depending on how you connect the device in 

each zone to the unit’s output jacks. For details, see “Multi-zone output” (p.167).

• Since there are many possible ways to use the unit in a multi-zone configuration, we recommend that 

you consult with your nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center about the multi-zone 
connections that best meet your requirements.

Living room (main zone)

Study room 

(Zone2 and/or Zone3)

Audio (SPEAKERS or ZONE OUT)

Living room (main zone)

Guest room 

(Zone2 or Zone3)

Audio (SPEAKERS or ZONE OUT)

Video (ZONE OUT or HDMI)

Living room (main zone)

Kitchen 

(Zone2 or Zone4)

Video/audio (HDMI)