Yamaha RX-A830 RX-A830 Owners Manual - Page 70

Playing back music in multiple rooms (multi-zone) 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). ■ Using the unit's internal amplifier Connect the speakers placed in Zone2 to the unit with speaker cables. To utilize the EXTRA SP terminals for Zone2 speakers, set "Power Amp Assign" (p.88) in the "Setup" menu to "7ch +1ZONE" after connecting the power cable to an AC wall outlet. EXTRA SP ZONE2/F.PRESENCE The unit (rear) FRONT SPEAKERS CENTER SURROUND SURROUND BACK/BI-AMP SINGLE Study room (Zone2) Living room (main zone) • Analog audio sources (including FM/AM radio), and USB and network sources can be output to Zone2. To listen to the playback of an external device in Zone2, you need to connect the device to the AUDIO jacks (AV 5-6 or AUDIO 1-2 jacks) of the unit. The party mode (p.73) allows you to play back the same audio output in main zone as Zone2, whatever the input audio signal type. Preparing Zone2 Connect the device that will be used in Zone2 to the unit. The connection method varies depending on the amplifier being used (the unit or an external amplifier). Caution • Remove the unit's power cable from the AC wall outlet before connecting speakers or an external amplifier. • Ensure that the core wires of the speaker cable do not touch one another or come into contact with the unit's metal parts. Doing so may damage the unit or the speakers. If the speaker cables short circuit, "Check SP Wires" will appear on the front display when the unit is turned on. 1 2 9 3 4 6 5 7 '- '3 Zone2 Main zone • When Zone2 output is enabled (p.72), the surround back speakers in the main zone do not output sound. PLAYBACK ➤ Playing back music in multiple rooms (multi-zone) En 70