Is this unit capable of doing 5.1 in one room and stereo in another while playing two independent video sources (i.e. DVD on one and TV on another)?
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Yes. There is a HDZONE setting that will output the same or different source from the primary source. It is a HDMI output. I have not tried to provide power to a second set of speakers from the receiver along with the HDZONE as I am just using a TV in the other room. This may be possible but I have nto had the need to try. I do use the line level outputs to a separate amp for ZONE 2 which we use for 10 sets of stereo built in speakers around the house. ZONE 2 and HDZONE share the second source so they are not independent.
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Yes. I haven't tried it yet, but that is what the setup instructions say! It uses 2 of the channels, so you would have 5.1 instead of 7.1 in main room.
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Yes I use it as 5.1 and assign the other 2 channels to another location using the second source - Works great
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I'm can't answer that. I installed this because my older 5.1 surround sound system has only analog inputs - one for each speaker. Placing this between the dvd player (coaxial out) and the older 5.1 system did give me surround sound. However, it appears it is no longer working. Straight from China and built to last only so long.
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I believe you should be able to since the missing speakers between the 5.1 and the 7.1 are used for mid room surround, however with the whole system in I'm not sure if you'll be able to have just stereo sound coming from the remaining port. Its possible you'll end up with those speakers only playing the sound that would come through the two mid speakers in a 7.1 system.
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Yes, there is a 5.1 input and a 2 channel input. Both are RCA type jacks. I like the speaker set.
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it can playback 2 different sources in 2 different locations. from what i understand though, is the second room pulls 2 channels (speakers) from the 7 channels that are available. Here is the website and a video that will explain. http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Home/AV-Receivers/Elite+Receivers/SC-72
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Short answer ... no. It merely strips what you would normally hear on the Left and Right audio channels and passes the signal through analog RCA cables. But to be fair, I'm not sure than anything really can. By definition, 5.1 and 7.1 are delivered over something greater than two channels. So a simple two-channel L/R signal simply isn't capable of carrying the content. There are devices that take two-channel audio as input and simulate 5.1 output, but this isn't one of them. I have such a whizbang gizmo connected to a 47" display in a small room with just two very good speakers. It's not "real" 5.1, and if you're a real audiophile type, you'll likely recognize it right away and turn up your nose. However, it does work well enough to fool you during an exceptionally well mastered Blu-Ray or a high-end video game. Suited my needs because 2 speakers were a better fit for both the room and my budget. But if you're looking to get full performance out of a 5.1 or 7.1 setup that you already own or are considering purchasing, inserting this device in the chain is probably the wrong way to go about things. You'll need to stick with HDMI throughout to create the best experience.
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Yes and it will also play 5.1 surround sound for movies and shows that have 5.1 audio
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Yes, play both channels as stereo, but I guess you will notice the stereo setup when installing a pair of those units, as is the case with my installation.
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You should be able to. I have it set up with one line out (to AUX IN jack on my stereo), four lines in (one each for CD player, turntable, TV and Sirius/XM radio) and one not being used. You also can "mix" any number of inputs at one time, so you can also have multiple outputs as well. One of the other commenters here is doing exactly that.
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It only has one speaker input, but I don't think it would be a problem if you have a receiver that could bridge the connection, or made for 1 surround.
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I purchased the decoder as my outdated surround sound needs 6 or 5.1 inputs or basically one for each speaker. I am relieved that such a device is available. My dvd player has an optical output and the decoder has an optical input. I then ran the 6 outputs out of the decoder into my 5.1 (6 inputs)surround sound system. It works very well.
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Basic answer - No. I believe this unit is designed to function just with its own 2 speakers in "stereo" mode. There is no mention of surround sound such as 5.1 or 7.1 that I could find. You might try a "parallel" hook-up with the amp outputs going to both the Yamaha speakers and the appropriate left or right channels of your wall mount speakers - BUT - be careful to verify that the combined loads / impedances, etc are ok (see specs section of Yamaha owners manual & specs for your wall speakers) or you might damage the amps and all the speakers involved. Also this would only give you more stereo output with all the speakers, not 5.1 or 7.1 surround sound. Try your Yamaha with just its own speakers and turn up the volume a little - this might work ok for you without the wall speakers. Regards, John
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you have to hook up the DVD player to and AV receiver which will be connected to your 5.1 speaker system; the DVD does not have any amplifier
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Yeah, it depends on your setup -- you can connect up to a 5.1 surround sound system, it has outputs for two main LR speakers, rear L&R; speakers, center, and a subwoofer.
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Hi Ced. It has second zone pre-outs for audio and video, allowing you to "push: your music and movies to another room.