Can you play a separate HDMI source using the Zone 2 HDMI output? For example, I'd like to be able to watch the cable box (HDMI) in the living room while using a PS3 in the bedroom, or vice-versa. Is this doable? Can you play a separate HDMI source using the Zone 2 HDMI output? For example, I'd like to be able to watch the cable box (HDMI) in the living room while using a PS3 in the bedroom, or... » Read More Can you play a separate HDMI source using the Zone 2 HDMI output? For example, I'd like to be able to watch the cable box (HDMI) in the living room while using a PS3 in the bedroom, or vice-versa. Is this doable? « Show Less
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No that is not possible.In fact the only problem at all i have with this receiver is that with modern tv's. Setting a proper resolution for players ,PS3s ,BluRay players etc... is required and often done autommatically.This being said the devices often get confused due to different settings on different TVs. IE my ps3 3d setting is set up for the 70inch screen in my living room but my kitchen is a 46.But it is an awesome receiver.Ive been around the audio block and after many receivers I realized that yamaha is the only one for me.
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Do you mean like having audio in the living room, and a separate amplified output in the kitchen? NO, it only has one zone. I have it installed at the TV room, where I've installed 8 speakers (2 front, 2 sides, 2 back, 1 central, 1 subwoofer). Some receivers may take the 2 back speakers for a second zone when playing 5.1 and lower audio streams, this one in particular doesn't have that feature.It does have a composite video out (Video + R/L Audio) where you can tap the low level audio stream and input it to an external amplifier, but you won't have control over the content, it will play the same audio as in the main room. Do you mean like having audio in the living room, and a separate amplified output in the kitchen? NO, it only has one zone. I have it installed at the TV room, where I've installed 8 speakers (2 front, 2 sides, 2 back, 1 central, 1 subwoofer). Some receivers may take the 2 back speakers for a second zone when playing 5.1 and lower audio streams, this one in particular doesn't have that feature.It does have a composite video out (Video + R/L Audio) where you can tap the low level audio stream and input it to an external amplifier, but you won't have control over the content, it... » Read More Do you mean like having audio in the living room, and a separate amplified output in the kitchen? NO, it only has one zone. I have it installed at the TV room, where I've installed 8 speakers (2 front, 2 sides, 2 back, 1 central, 1 subwoofer). Some receivers may take the 2 back speakers for a second zone when playing 5.1 and lower audio streams, this one in particular doesn't have that feature.It does have a composite video out (Video + R/L Audio) where you can tap the low level audio stream and input it to an external amplifier, but you won't have control over the content, it will play the same audio as in the main room. « Show Less
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Zone 2 can be HDMI, speaker wire or an analog signal (RCA). There are no digital audio outputs.
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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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The pre-amp outputs are Zone 2 and you cannot send digital inputs (HDMI, optical, digital coax) to that zone unless you set the receiver to "All zones stereo". The answer to your question is yes as long as you use all zones stereo. For analog audio and sources from within the receiver (such as broadcast radio, Internet radio or applications like Pandora you can play them to that zone with no restrictions.
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Dear TriplsJs15,Thanks for your inquiry. The Zone 2 in the AVR-S900W can play a separate source from the main source. There are no preouts on this receiver to use a separate amplifier for zone 2. Please let me know if I can be of further assistance!Regards,Eric CohenWorld Wide Stereo
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Dear TriplsJs15, Thanks for your inquiry. The Zone 2 in the AVR-S900W can play a separate source from the main source. There are no preouts on this receiver to use a separate amplifier for zone 2. Please let me know if I can be of further assistance! Regards, Eric Cohen World Wide Stereo
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Yes. The HDMI picture and sound from any input can be routed to either or both outputs simultaneously. Watch a blu-ray in one room and a ball game on cable tv in the other room. The SPDIF Digital Optical or Hi-Fi Stereo 3.5mm outputs only go through the A output. This is only limiting if you are not using HDMI to send sound to something like an older AVR or sound bar. The only caveat with almost any splitter is that when switching inputs and outputs it might affect both outputs, meaning the devices resync resulting in temporary picture and or sound loss on one or both outputs. All HDMI components are different and the degree of these switching glitches can vary in length and severity from a few seconds to as much as 20 seconds. This is not necessarily going to be your case but it is likely to happen to some degree and is something most of us can live with. Once you are settled in on your selected sources viewing should be clean on either output. J-Tech makes some good splitters and switches so I would give it try. The worst case scenario is that you end up returning it for a full refund. I would bet it will work for you albeit with some switching transients.
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What if you have a 360 as well? The 360 doesn't have an optical slot if you're using the HDMI.Can you connect an optical cable from the TV to the receiver so you can skip the hassle of switching wires between the PS3/360/Cable, or is that possible? I want to use HDMI or else what's the point of an HDTV?
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Yes you can. But What I would recommend is buying a 50' hdmi cable (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0037VB09O/ref=wms_ohs_product) and hooking it up to an HDMI splitter (http://www.amazon.com/Rocketfish-Rf-g1182-2-Way-HDMI-Splitter/dp/B004HVGTA8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1359228754&sr=8-1&keywords=rocketfish+hdmi+splitter). That way you can connect several sources (ie. Apple tv, ps3, WD Player, and a cable box- I have ATT U-verse). You will need a separate sound source for audio (there is no speakers in the projector). I have an LG soundbar with a wireless subwoofer and absolutely love it. I HIGHLY recommend this projector 110%. I have a 120" HD screen
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I have Tivo, a PS3 and an Xbox 360. It works fine when I have just the Tivo and 360, but when I add the PS3 to the mix it won't switch back to the Tivo Box when powering down the PS3 unless I get up and press the button to manually switch back. I had to put my PS3 into a seperate HDMI port on the back of my TV while I run the Tivo and 360 off the switch. I haven't tried just the 360 and PS3 (w/ Tivo in separate TV HDMI port).
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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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Yes you can, you just have to assign which source will come out from each hdmi output
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I don't use both outputs from the device, so I'm not sure how they work exactly, but here's my understanding: If you have your cable box hooked (inputted) to say source 1, both outputs from the device will carry that audio signal to two different devices. I'm not sure of the utility of that exactly, but I guess if you had two different TVs or audio receivers and you wanted to hear the sound from the cable box on each, you could. I have my Xbox, PS3, Cable, and DVD player hooked into inputs 1-4, and one output to the surround sound system. Hope that helps!
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I believe you have to run audio separately. If you are running an Xbox for example, use hdmi for video, then use the standard Xbox a/v cable for audio. You can change Xbox/ps3 settings to audio outputs.
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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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I tray to follow the one sheet instructions in order to play b and c zone regions Blu-Ray without any results. The device only play Zone A Blu-Rays. Can you help me ?César