I want to use Zone 2 to output the digital music from Verizon Fios channels. My Onkyo Zone 2 is an analog only output so it wont do this. Is Yamaha able to handle zone 2 digital ?
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Unless in party mode(zone 1 and 2 linked); zone 2 will only play analog from local sources. Zone 2 will, however, play internet(pandora, airplay, spotify, etc) and network media independent of zone 1. You will have to step up to the A1030 to get digital zone 2 from local sources.
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Denon does not have plII dsp modes. It runs quite less hotter. It has assignable triggers rather than only a second zone trigger. In my case, I wanted a dc trigger for my main zone sub to turn it off and on remotely, otherwise it won't turn off for 15 minutes. Onkyo didn't have a main zone trigger. Onkyo runs EXTREMELY HOT, but is perfectly safe. Onkyo has easier networking setup (for noobies). Onkyo's customer service is quite easier to deal with when calling in. Denon's denonlink has some flaws many will encounter. Onkyo's power supply is bigger, allowing for more headroom and depth, but most people not very audiophile will notice at all. SO far, these are the only real comparisons that are worth thinking about, the rest are most likely things you won't use. If you're an audio guy and will be running most everything straight to your hd tv for video and let the receiver handle the audio via optical out of the tv, then I highly recommend onkyo for the big $$$ savings and still the same if not better audio performance, isnt that what you are buying it for?!?!? LOL. If you are foolishly looking for a non flagship receiver to have the best of both, you will not be able to beat a good tv video chip in deinterlacing or video performance with a non flagship reciever. Only flagship recivers costing plenty more include top of the line video processing, such as a yamaha z7 (running a couple grand of curse). That receiver had a perfect video test score with all benchmark tests and ridiculous audio performance close to denon's flagship combo (about $10,000 with the processor and amp).
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For my other Onkyo receiver in order to get zone 2 to work, you must use an audio component wire connection (two wires typically one red one white) - not the HDMI. In my setup for example, I have all my devices connected into my TV (ROKU, cable, bluray) - including my receiver (ARC from receiver). I also ran the two wire audio component from my TV to my receiver. My zone 2 source is setup as TV - then whatever I watch on TV (ROKU, cable, bluray) is available through zone 2. In the receiver model I have I needed to select power zone 2 on in the Receiver menu also.
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I agree with frank. Open the manual and look for zone 2. This unit requires using the manual because it does sooo much cool stuff. Do yourself a favor and use the manual. You'll enjoy this baby a lot more.
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No -- you can not output digital audio sources like HDMI or the digital audio input jacks to Zone 2 except when in Party Mode (i.e., playing the same source as the main zone).
1981919
No. You can use two of the channels as a Zone 2; however, this receiver is not capable of operating both zones simultaneously. You have to only use one at a time. I'd recommend looking at the Denon receivers if you need a true 2nd zone.
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Old guy here too. The "A/B" thing is pretty much replaced with Zone 1, Zone 2, etc. It's like a B set of speakers, but Zone 1 (your main room where the 5.1 is) can play one thing, and Zone 2 (your patio) can play something completely different, because there are multiple amps in the AVR. So, you can play a CD in Zone 1 (main room), and listen to Pandora in Zone 2 (patio). Of course, you can play the same thing in both zones if you like. It's more versatile than simple A/B.
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NOTE: ZONE 2 is an ANALOG only source- With all of our products that have a Zone 2 or more features they use only analog connections (RED &WHITE) so you need to hook up an analog connection from the source into the back of the receiver into the input that you are using. The digital connection will remain in the main room and the analog will be redirected to Zone2 or the other Zone outputs. So basically- any input connected to the receiver already using HDMI will also need a RCA Composite audio (red and white) cables into the SAME input (i.e HDMI&gt; CBL/ SAT and RCA AUDIO cables&gt; CBL/SAT). Now when you press the specific input for ZONE 2- the analog audio source will broadcast the audio and the digital audio will be broadcasted into the main room.
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Yes, you can listen to music on zone 2/3 and watch a movie in zone 1, you just have to select a different source for each zone using either the remote or the front panel of the receiver. The instructions in the manual explain the procedure.
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Yes Zone 2supports digital sources, I suspect zone 3 also would but I have yet to use it.
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Multiple location YPAO settings, zone 2 video out. Bluetooth is awesome and sounds great! I suggest reading the manual and figuring out if you need the other items but for me it was well worth the spend for the higher model. Even the better speaker connectors zone 2 are worth it to me.
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All RCA Component Zone 2 Hookups HDMI isn't available in Zone 2 with this model You'll have to upgrade to the 9.2 NX3010 ONKYO Reciever
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Zone 2 (audio 2-channel stereo) is useless. It can only pass through analog input sources (e.g. NOT HDMI, because why would you want audio with that HDMI picture on zone 2?) Also it has 2 HDMI outputs, but if you select to pass audio out through HDMI (because Zone 2 audio isn't support on HDMI input) then your zone 1 becomes a 2-channel stereo (not 5.1). There are so many limitations and caveats on use of zone 2, you might as well forget it exists.
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ANY info or input on properly setting up ZONE 2 on any Onkyo receiver would be helpful. I cannot get sound from my outdoor speakers. Volume control on receiver when in Zone 2 reads 00 and will not adjust. HELP!
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You will want a receiver with multi-zones, some will allow both to work off the main receiver and others require a separate amplifier for the second zone, all depends on how much you want to spend, found an article that does a pretty good job of walking you thru the pros and cons.Link: http://hometheater.about.com/od/audiocomponents/a/multizoneinfo.htmAmazon has a 2 zone receiver, but it is a bit pricey, read the specs to make sure it is what you want.Link: Yamaha RX-A1030 7.2-Channel Network Aventage Audio Video ReceiverIf you want the cheapest option, go with a speaker switch so you can control which speakers are on or off at any given time.Link: 2X6 Matrix Speaker Selector Switch Switcher Volume Level Control, 2-AMP 6-ZONE 900-Watt You will want a receiver with multi-zones, some will allow both to work off the main receiver and others require a separate amplifier for the second zone, all depends on how much you want to spend, found an article that does a pretty good job of walking you thru the pros and cons.Link: http://hometheater.about.com/od/audiocomponents/a/multizoneinfo.htmAmazon has a 2 zone receiver, but it is a bit pricey, read the specs to make sure it is what you want.Link: Yamaha RX-A1030 7.2-Channel Network Aventage Audio Video... » Read More You will want a receiver with multi-zones, some will allow both to work off the main receiver and others require a separate amplifier for the second zone, all depends on how much you want to spend, found an article that does a pretty good job of walking you thru the pros and cons.Link: http://hometheater.about.com/od/audiocomponents/a/multizoneinfo.htmAmazon has a 2 zone receiver, but it is a bit pricey, read the specs to make sure it is what you want.Link: Yamaha RX-A1030 7.2-Channel Network Aventage Audio Video ReceiverIf you want the cheapest option, go with a speaker switch so you can control which speakers are on or off at any given time.Link: 2X6 Matrix Speaker Selector Switch Switcher Volume Level Control, 2-AMP 6-ZONE 900-Watt « Show Less
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Yes you can, however, I was disappointed to find that you cannot directly output audio from any of the hdmi inputs to zone 2. Only in "party mode" which outputs the same thing on both zones in stereo only.
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You can use the output of zone 2 as the analog input of the main zone. Put anything you want on zone 2 (except airplay apparently) and change the main zone to the analog inputs. This is a trick we use with automation systems.