Would this still be necassary if I'm only using the 2nd zone output from the av reciever to power 2 spkrs in another room with a remote volume control
2026643
I don't think so. You'd use the switch if you wanted to selectively drive 2 PAIRS of speakers from the 2nd zone. The switch would allow you to drive Pair A or Pair B or A+B.
2026644
This box allows selection and/or deselection of up to 4 pairs of speakers. Volume is primarily controlled by the input to the unit from a audio source. You can then have a remote volume control on any of the speaker pairs which would allow you to trim down the sound level from what the audio source supplies for the pair of speakers with a remote volume control. This box is only needed to switch audio between speakers.
2026645
The unit would not be needed. I use the unit to use the last 2 channels on my receicer to play through. Different combinations of 3 sets of speakers located in diffdrent spaces.
2026646
This should not be necessary as long as you have the correct volume control.
1264268
Not sure, as I haven't used mine yet. However, theoretically should be easy as long as both have same frequency. Often there is a code on the remote--if so, and they are different, you won't be able to as each receiver is set for a different frequency. Thus, you need a second receiver (dimmer) with same code as the other, as opposed to a second remote...
768650
if the unit has one output as others have said, the amplifier will have no way to separate one source from the other- it will just see one signal. so if the unit itself does not have two volume controls on it then your answer is no.
2129416
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
1314867
It is unlikely. Typically it's one source to the outputs...in this case, you can switch that source between 2 devices.
2263162
As long as your receiver has a digital optical out if not I'm sure your receiver has auxillary outs in which case the sound bar also has av in on it ( the red and white plugs)
456017
You would have to use a simple splitter. Only one of the two outlets is controlable.
2017722
My receiver has 2 output, so I haven't tried this - but the directions indicate you only need hook up one RCA jack.
34087
Yes, it will only power the outputs needed and they are indicated individually by a blue LED. The power, indicated by a red LED remains on but, it basically seems to go to sleep if not needed. I have the 1 to 4 hooked to three TV's and it works fine even though they do not all have the same resolution. I do not use the audio return communication because it feeds three separate AV receivers and systems from a satellite receiver, although it does work for communicating quite well if you have everything hooked to a single system. This unit will transmit Dolby, etc. audio and high def video beyond 1080p so it should be fine when the 4K equipment gets a little more reasonably priced and I'm planning on using it for a log time. Another advantage is J-Tech will help troubleshoot if you have problems hooking it up etc, just email them. Mine has been super reliable and I can see no real advantage to spending more because there aren't any better specs out there.
2090464
Yes. You can have between one to four zones activated at a time. One note: this is not an amplifier. This device will not work without an amplifier.
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i have the same situation and AV 9040txh, i have 2 rooms with 4 y 2 speaker, and think with multizone could control vol of the 2 speakers room, with my old ONKYO with multisource i can operate separately each rooms speakers. but no with the 9040txh !!! Why ???
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Yes - that is exactly what this is made to do. Take 2 inputs (3.5mm) and output 1 signal (3.5mm). All you would need to do is flip the switch to listen to whatever one you want to.
132525
Technically you could, but the remote would be sending signals to both your media center PC and the receiver at the same time, so basically both devices would be responding to every key press, which would lead to some wonky results sometimes
685516
no, use zone 2. if you can a cable box you can always run your tv to that and not the avr
643286
It depends on your AV receiver and TV setting. You can select either one audio source to ON or both on.
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curious if you figured this out...i just remodeled my house and ran speaker wire in 3 different locations that I would like to control from one unit and have the ability to listen to 1 room, 2 or all 3
923596
I am not familiar with what you are currently using but I would think so. You can use two separate systems (amplifiers supporting two separate and distinctly different set ups) and go to the same speakers to listen to each sound system.......or into six other zones or speaker setups. The box is very high quality and performs perfectly for my application. Again, I power a Pioneer audio/video system for TV and accessory video stuff into a big surround system; then I share those speakers with a separate dedicated HI-FI system. If I could afford to put speakers in other rooms (zones), then the unit could drive up to six additional areas. Hope this helps.