A:AnswerHello, thank you for your message. For information in how to use the zone 2, check the next link: https://us.en.kb.sony.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/43915. Oscar.
A:AnswerIn other words, no. A second zone with a second set of speakers can be set up in the same room to accomplish what I asked. Only I had to go read about it somewhere else rather than hear no from you.
A:AnswerYes you can play music in ZONE 2 or ZONE 3 in this receiver. Please check the correect setup in the link below.
https://docs.sony.com/release//Help_4583750112.pdf
Thanks,
>Joffrey