I cannot get zone 2 to work. i am confident that all connections from the onkyo reciever to the secondary amplifier are correct. any ideas?
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For my other Onkyo receiver in order to get zone 2 to work, you must use an audio component wire connection (two wires typically one red one white) - not the HDMI. In my setup for example, I have all my devices connected into my TV (ROKU, cable, bluray) - including my receiver (ARC from receiver). I also ran the two wire audio component from my TV to my receiver. My zone 2 source is setup as TV - then whatever I watch on TV (ROKU, cable, bluray) is available through zone 2. In the receiver model I have I needed to select power zone 2 on in the Receiver menu also.
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I've not used the Zone function yet, however, I did check out the manual: Here's its detailed response: Good Luck!Zone Function■ There is no sound⿠ Audio signal from "NET", "USB" and "BLUETOOTH"input selector can be output for Zone function. Connectaudio components using the analog audio (RCA) cableas audio signal from the components connected usingHDMI or digital audio cable cannot be output for onefunction. Note that connected components may have tobe setup to output analog audio signal.
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I've not used the Zone function yet, however, I did check out the manual: Here's its detailed response: Good Luck! Zone Function &#9632; There is no sound &#12256; Audio signal from "NET", "USB" and "BLUETOOTH" input selector can be output for Zone function. Connect audio components using the analog audio (RCA) cable as audio signal from the components connected using HDMI or digital audio cable cannot be output for one function. Note that connected components may have to be setup to output analog audio signal.
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Read the manual. You must select source. Call Onkyo if need be.mine works fine
1144482
it may be the board which you would have to send back and have them replace it is more than likely the same board that the sound is connected to if so its cheap
1144483
I am not using a amplifier so you would have to check your manual or the Onkyo site for technical help.
1509604
Good question...I have mines up top too, it does not sound bad. What receiver or amplifier are you using or how many watts per channel?I have an Onkyo 80 watts per channel and it sounds pretty good but I am in the process of getting the Onkyo 828.Check your settings, db
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Airplay works fine to zone2. HDMI, COAX and Optical digital sources will not.
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You can use the output of zone 2 as the analog input of the main zone. Put anything you want on zone 2 (except airplay apparently) and change the main zone to the analog inputs. This is a trick we use with automation systems.
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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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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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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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All RCA Component Zone 2 Hookups HDMI isn't available in Zone 2 with this model You'll have to upgrade to the 9.2 NX3010 ONKYO Reciever
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I've never been able to get the wired connection to work. I keep hoping a firmware upgrade from Denon will resolve the issue.
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It depends on the amp. I have experience only with Onkyo and Yamaha, both of which have a "zone 2", which is what is hooked up to the speakers in another room. In this case you would hook up the 'zone 2 out".
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Sounds like the hdmi board went out this is a common problem contact onkyo they usually do a one time fix as this was a defect just do a Google Search you will find alot of these had this problem.
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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
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When I first set my Onkyo up, ARC worked fine. But it does not work now. Both my LG TV and Onkyo receiver have had software updates. So, one of them screwed it up. By the way, before I got the Onkyo, I had a Yamaha which was returned. ARC NEVER worked on that receiver. So, I suspect this is an issue with the TV not the receiver.
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Yes, that is a known bug with this version. You would need to send it to Onkyo to get it fixed. If you are within the return time frame for the system, you may want to return it and purchase the newer version (HT-S3500). It doesn't have this problem and is also better than the HT-S3400 version. That is what I did when I noticed this problem a week after purchasing HT-S3400.
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The Onkyo support had us use 1141-0108-0400 as the firmware. I wish you luck
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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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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.