Will the zone 2 outputs play from the hdmi inputs? I read the yamaha won't put any digital signal out through the zone 2 speakers.
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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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It depends on where the song is "coming from" (i.e., what the source is).The second zone will only play audio that is coming from non-digital sources. E.g., the tuner. Any audio coming from a digital source, through an HDMI cable will not play in the second zone. Practically, this means the second zone cannot play audio coming from something like a Roku, Apple TV, Chromecast, or similar devices when those devices are connected via HDMI.
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I'm not sure, but check the input/output assignments first. Next, since this receiver can handle multiple zones, check to see if this output is assigned to a different zone. Lastly, if you're not looking at the big manual that you have to go on line for, I would check that. I hope this helps.
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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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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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There are a couple options for zone 2 connections. There is an hdmi zone 2 output, if you want to output direct to a tv or separate reciever as zone 2. There are analog stereo outputs to go to a separate zone 2 power amp. And finally the surround back l/r speaker posts are assignable as stereo zone 2 outputs if you wish to power zone 2 speakers directly from the reciever and don't need to use those already for surround back speakers. Denon has the full manual online which describes all this in detail on their product page.
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I have a similar issue with multiple sets of speakers I wanted to run off Zone 2. I connected two 4 foot lengths of speaker wire (R&L;) to the Zone 2 posts on the receiver, and used them as "pig-tails." Then I routed all my various zone 2 speaker wires to the pig tails, connected pos to pos and neg to neg. Works fine.
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The receiver can't put up digital sound to another zone. If you want sound, you must connect receiver to TV through standard RCA cables. Plug only red/white connectors, you don't need the yellow one because picture goes through your already installed hdmi cable.
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I returned the device because I wanted to stream music to Zone 2, but my Yamaha receiver doesn't support Zone 2 in this input. It seems to be a generic device in that it plugs into the coax port & uses USB for power. So I don't see why it wouldn't work on any receiver w/ a coax port. Good luck!
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I decided not using zones 2 and 3 since it only works with RCA cables. I use digital cables for better sound quality. And surrounds in main zone area work in all modes except if you select 2 speakers. Good luck
1980827
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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Yes, The optical output to my Receiver works great! I had the same worries before I hooked it up. The HDMI cable went to my HDMI TV and the optical cable I had went to the receiver for my room soundaround speaker system. The TV speakers work also if you don't want to play the receiver, a earlier mention in another post said, he could not get his TV to play sound out the speakers.... NOT true the sound still travels thru the HDMI cable to the HD TV even with the Optical cable plugged in and ran to the receiver. The sound does not designate one or the other and comes out both. I just keep the volume on my HD TV to 0.
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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, my zone 2 plays digital with this denon, I use it with an apple tv. my prior denon I owned did not as it only was analog for zone 2.
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Dear Papillon, Thanks for your inquiry. Zone 2 audio on the AVR-S900W requires either an analog signal or a signal from a Bluetooth device. Please let me know if I can be of further assistance. Regards, Eric Cohen World Wide Stereo
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Dear Frank,Thanks for your inquiry. Most surround receivers no longer refer to second zone as "B"--they call it Zone 2. The AVR-S900 can either be configured to play 7.2 in one room, or 5.2 in the main room and use the 2 additional amplifier channels to power the zone 2 speakers. Please let me know if I can be of additional assistance.Regards,Eric CohenWorld Wide Stereo
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L/R analog rca jacks, optical (Toslink), or HDMI CRC (which does *not* work with my Yamaha receiver!)