Can this receiver output digital sources to (powered) Zone 2? Other receivers only permit analog sources for Zone 2.
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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 it can, however as I just learned, you cannot have another HDMI source playing at the same time.
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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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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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I am pretty novice when it comes to audio technology. We had our system installed. I can't really tell you if it has two zones as I don't know what that means. The receiver has multiple channels which we programmed for tv, dvr, etc. The sound is really amazing. We are very satisfied. Hope this helps. Patti K
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Each receiver has only 1 output (+12vdc) . The transmitter has 2 output channels (zone 1 and 2) each zone has an on and off function to control the +12VDC output of each receiver. Each receiver functions as a single zone control . 1 receiver to each zone
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I know you can't send a digital sourced signal to zone 2 or three with the onkyo, don't know about the Denon. I have the Onkyo after looking at the Denon and could't justify the price difference since I didn't need internet radio. I'm really happy, I have no need of zone 2 or 3.
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Yes, you can. What you cannot do is put different network sources on each zone. You can have broadcast radio in zone 1 and Pandora in zone 2 or viceversa. But you can't have Internet radio in zone 1 and Pandora in zone 2 at the same time, for example.
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Beware.. zone 2 doesn't support all inputs, including those of the HDMI variety. See the cautionary review (one of the first displayed) for more details.
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I used mine to split the signal from the subwoofer in the 7.1 receiver to made a 7.2 surround sound receiver and it work just perfect, but I'm not sure if you can split a digital output into analog signal.sorry that I could not be more helpful. Good luck.
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My receiver has 2 zones, but I've never used both. I bet you can figure out away to make it do what you want.
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I do not have this specific receiver, but based on the specs and experience with similar receivers this unit has one additional powered zone supporting 2 (stereo) speakers and one non-powered zone. So I believe you could hook up 2 outdoor speakers directly to this receiver but would need an additional amplifier for 2 more speakers. Also, all the receivers I've used will not output a different digital source on the additional zones than the one being used in the main zone -- just analog sources. In other words, only one digital source at a time so if you to watch a Blu-ray inside while playing music outside, you'll need an analog input for the music. This can be a serious limitation depending on what you want to do, so you may want to find a manual online and check into that before buying.
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It is 2 zone system, but I haven't tried to use zone 2 yet. You could add a swith/splitter to Zone2 so you can split Zone 2 in two ways
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Yes. I can only speak for the iPad and iPhone. There is an app from Denon that least you switch sources and audio modes. I haven't tried it with a second zone yet, but I believe that is supported. The AirPlay support is pretty good as well. If you start streaming to it (built in support) it will automatically turn itself on.
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I don't have this issue. However before you think something is wrong with your receiver be sure you go into the Receiver's Home Menu>System Setup>Other Setup>Auto Power Down. Check and be sure that Zone 2 doesn't have it powering down after 30 min. If this feature is off or is set to power down after an hour or more then you might have an issue. Good Luck.
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there are no additional zone inputs, you can select the 6 and 7th channel as a 2nd zone amp 2 channel but this is not a multi room receiver, you don't "input" you output additional zones, you need a receiver or multi zone amplifier that will power a pair of speakers in the 3 rooms in your home other marantz models can do this. and there are many multi zone systems out there as well
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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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Hello David; since this model doesn't provide POWERED ZONE 2- ZONE 2 volume is only controlled by the connected external amp. Please control the ZONE 2 volume by the external amp- as the ZONE 2 LINE OUT terminal outputs a FIXED output that is controllable via the external amp connected for ZONE 2.