Timeline - 1:23 - Why Zone 2? 2:53 - Equipment Used for Testing 3:49 - Basic Zone 2 Setup 6:32 - Advanced Zone 2 Setup 9:48 - Recap 10:22 - Is This For You?/ Recommended Zone 2 Options
This worked perfect for my application! I search high and low for a good how to, and I almost gave up! You are the best out there in my opinion! Great work!
Thank you! I was confused as hell trying to set up Zone 2 for my Onkyo TX-NR585. I scoured the internet ant the manual and was still confused, especially as a person who knows nothing about AV equipment. Your video cleared everything up. Onkyo should be paying you.
I think it's pretty cumbersome to have zone 2 in another room. I think it's best for use in the same room with 2 diff main speakers. One for movies and one for music.
super helpful. i got myself an onyko NR686 this past x mas and im looking to use zone 2 for patio speakers. thanks for showing how to enable everything.
I want to thank you for your easy to understand info. My grandson got ahold of my remote and somehow activated my zone 2 which deactivated my back surround speakers which I couldn’t figure out until I watched your video.. thanks again
I've had a volume control question with my LR pre-out to a preamp for 3 years that I've finally figured out by watching your video and using Zone 2 pre-outs instead. Thank you!
@@TechnoDad My house has speakers in the kitchen and dining ceilings that are wired to the family room receiver. The kitchen/dining speakers have volume knobs on the wall. I had been using the main L/R preout on the main receiver to share the same source via Niles preamps to power those speakers. The variable volume on the dining/kitchen speakers was always far lower than on the main family room speakers and I had to have the main speaker volume overly loud to utilize the other speakers (maybe because the builder-grade speakers in the other rooms are not as efficient as the Klipsch CDT-5800-C II’s that I put in the family room). Anyway, after watching your video, it finally dawned on me that I should be using the zone preout instead of sharing the main L/R preout. I very much appreciate the detail you put into your videos. Thanks again! My plan next is to add 2 klipsch rf 7 iii as my new L/R and change the current front L/R ceiling speakers to Front Presence speakers. Should the rear surround ceiling speakers also be changed to Rear Presence for Atmos? Also, is my Yamaha Aventage RX-A 2070 w/ 150 watts/ch enough to run the 2 new Klipsch RF 7iii? I couldn’t find a ‘range’. Klipsch just lists them as 250 watts. I’ve read several things that say the receiver should have excess power and some say that’s not necessary. I could add something like a Crown XLS 2502 if excess power is needed.
I’m using this for my yard pool music 5-channel Stereo in daytime and at night for portable movie projector where I switch over to 5.1 surround. Zone 2 is for the fire pit area when I just want to chill and not have the main speakers going. This video helped me get the zone 2 going Thanks
I'm using zone 2 for two different rooms but need to leave the zone setting on in setup. In-room one, I'm using the wired connectors which use the TX-NZ676 amp's volume to drive the speakers. In the second room, I'm using the RCA zone 2 connected to speakers with volume control. Really the two rooms are a front porch and a rear porch. The front porch is wireless with volume control. You should also check out the Onkyo Controller app which allow you do controll everything from your smart phone. This is the best amp ever!
You sure know your stuff. All I want is to play the same music on zone 1 and zone 2 at the same time and sometimes only one at a time. Can I do that and is it easy to toggle back and forth?
That’s what I want to do also. Have surround going when watching tv. Then sometimes activate extra speakers in the rest of my basement playing music. Right now I have an old receiver with a a/b switch playing in stereo.
I got a 7.2 reciever. Done it as a 5.2.2. My question is can I use zone two as yet another height channel which basically im trying to pull a 5.2.4 out of my reciever
thank you so much. I have just recently upgraded to 5.1.2 in my main living room, but there are times when I'm in my kitchen cooking and still would like to hear the TV or movie that is playing. Im going to add 2 in ceiling speakers connected this way just to mirror audio. I know it isn't perfect.. but it should be better than it is now. And for music it will be great
Okay, just learned some things that you may want to know and update this video. To do this set up correctly, you NEED to re run the initial set up process. Skip through to the part that deals with zone 2 set up. Once there you will have the option to select how you are going to power zone 2. There are 3 different choices. Once set up in that menu, you can use the pre outs, have zone 2 on with volume control without losing the rear channels. When the app is used after that it's actually a great setup to control volume and sources in Zone 2 from different rooms. The key is using the initial set up menu, not the normal menu to the set zone 2 up.
I forgot to add, this is all completely independent from the main room. You can play totally different sources in the main room from zone 2. Example main playing Blu-ray and zone 2 playing your vinyl records.
Following up, I did not get the option for how to power zone 2. The test plays content, but when I get out setup, nothing. I’m trying to power additional front speakers from the same source-TV. If I turn off zone 2, nothing happens. Any help is greatly appreciated.
Awesome! In my case I tried attaching my Schiit Magni 2 to Zone 2 out and then use the Magni to plug in headphones so my wife can listen via the speakers and I can listen using headphones because of my significant hearing loss, however, the problem I run into is that I've not been able to figure out how to work around the fact that you can only use an analog source using this method and not digital like from our HTPC connected via HDMI.
What about zone 2 rcas to let forsay I'm Denon amp to power zone 2. If I run rca line out will this keep hight channels in main room? Never mind... So would my onoko sound better if I were to run zone 2 to my Klipsch via Denon amp in to dedicated so I get full clean power to fronts and wire fronts to my Denon amp and not onoko right left? This would take pressure of my onoko amp no?
Hey, I have a pioneer 7.2 channel receiver and I want to be able to watch tv while also be able to listen to music outside at the same time. I have a 5.1 setup for the tv so I wanted to ask you that if I connect my outside speakers to zone 2 like you did at 3:52, would I be able to play music and watch T.V at the same time without an additional amp (halo integrated amp).
Are better take zone 2 off when i use svs high front dolby have onyko 696 still learn on it after have own near 1 year and always love u video help me some settings :) greeting from iceland in reykjavík and 1 more are better use raw to get better sound ?
Great information, I just recently purchased a small amp and used the rca line out puts and nothing worked but know I see why because I didn’t take off zone 2 from menu.. How can I set up zone 2 if I do get a small amp to hear the TV also especially for football games. I would like to hear the game from the kitchen table on my ceiling’s speakers and not just in the living room area. Thanks
Great video! So here's what I'm looking to do. I am in a HUGE basement that has a few separate areas. There is one area in which my band rehearses. Next to that (still open area) is my "Media area" where I have a 70" TV and my Onkyo TX-SR393 5.2 Surround system with Atmos. Then I have another area around the corner where I have couches and and an area to dance (yes....it will probably be just a sit and talk area more than dancing). There are 2 Pioneer bookshelf speakers there and 2 Sony speakers in another area hooked up to my Insignia receiver. SO.....I know that I will NEVER be watching a movie with Surround Sound while people are chatting over in the sitting area. I want to basically just be able to use Zone 2 (Onkyo calls it Zone B on this unit) to add the sound from my CD player/Tuner or Turntable from my Onkyo system over to the Insignia receiver to the Pioneer and Sony speakers (using the Zone B outputs and Aux input on the Insignia receiver). I don't really want Atmos to be on when I do that so I guess I should turn on the Zone 2 configuration. Does that sound about right? Then I guess I can control the Pioneer and Sony speakers in the sitting area with the Zone 2 volume. I hope that was clear as mud :) Can you tell me if I actually know what I'm doing or if not, can you help? Thanks!
Thank you for this video, i had a question, I still cant get sound and not worried about atmos. I have zone 2 selected at screen page, I have zone 2 terminal speaker out to a 6 ch distro which has its own volume control, plus i have volume control on walls. I see that pwrd z2 notact, Its not working. Do i need an amp?
Love your channel! I have a second centre channel speaker connected in series to the original speaker in my 5.1 system. Do you know of a simple ..switch?.. to bypass the second speaker when it’s not required?
To be honest, volume control is so important no matter what room you are, I would prefer 2 AVR's or simply powered speakers.. Tell me if I not missing anything? I rather buy a second hand AVR instead of running long RCA cables and get the job done, independent controls :) May be good for showrooms or other scenarios
If I am streaming a movie on TV that is connected through HDMI ARC cable, can I also have a signal on Line Out terminals OR I must use two different sources to use Zone 2 Line out? Thanks.
I have a pioneer receiver sc-25 and I was wondering how to connect more speakers. Can I connect an extra receiver from the pre output on my pioneer sc-25 receiver? And can I connect those rca to the multi channel input on my second receiver?
For Onkyo TX-8270 receiver, how do I connect a Rockville graphic equalizer model REQ20? I’ve tried several simple ways but no success. Could use your input on this matter.
What if you want to use a second set of speakers that you want to use for "pure" audio for music? In other words 5.1 set "a" second set R&L stereo speaker set "b"? Can you select zone 2, pick the source and mute the 5.1? I have the NR6050 and want to use my Time frames tf700 for music.
Just hope and pray no parts go out on these receivers I had to send line off it took a year-and-a-half almost 2 years to get my pieces and sent back unbelievable.
So this works with onkyo receivers all the way back to the Dtr 5.5 but i have an issue where the signal output level from the onkyo isn't powerful enough to send a high enough input source for my rear amplifier. So if you do this you might need to run a low to high level signal converter.
Hi Techno Dad. Just bought this receiver. Is it possible to have both zone 1 & 2 play from the same source, say SAT music from direct TV? Tried but no sound came from my zone 2 speakers. Help! Thx
Question, I have 4 extra speakers for zone 2, but only 2 ports for speakers, is their a device I can buy like a splitter or something so I can get all 4 speakers working? I was just going to twist 2 of them together
I've been trying to set up my Zone 2 with my Pioneer VSX-90. I have a VSX-80 in the room next door but it won't let me connect my apple 4k to my tv and audio with HDMI I figured I can run zone 2 on my VSX-90 and run the apple 4k to the speakers and video Is it basically the same as in this video with the Onkyo ? I'm running a Atmos system in my Theater room 7.1.2
With my DENON 9ch it has zone 2 and 3 in the pre out section not the line out terminals as for volume I can set the vol for zone 2 or 3 independent. So on the main menu it’s on so I can still pass it through. If I turn it off not sure if the AVR will pass it out or not.
Can you synchronize zone 2 to main zone? I have an open kitchen, so would like to have 5.1 surround on couch and 2.0 in the kitchen. Unfortunately while testing I have some delay between the main zone and zone 2. I don't know if I'm doing something wrong, or is the ONKYO not syncing at all the zones...
I’m not surprised it took some thinking to try turning Zone 2 off to get the setup working. These boxes are stuck in the dark ages when it comes to terminology, set-up and control.
Hi Carl! Thanks for watching. Have you ever read the manuals? They suck ass!! I’ve been able to decipher them and just poke around on the unit itself. That’s the easiest way to get things done. Zone 2 is always hard to figure out. I always think it’s easier to just have another device in a different room.
Thanks for this video. I am in a very wired technical situation. I do have Bose 907 and you know those speakers really need preamp output for the EQ device then the signal can be processed by the power amp for final output. I want to keep the Atmos setup, I want to take the pre out put from onkyo for bose speakers, set the EQ then I want to send the out put to another power amp. My question is .. can we control all the audio from Onkyo speakers as well for other speakers those were connected by the preamp connection.
No, you will have to control the volume for your Bose speakers that are hooked up to an EQ and additional amp by a preamp or by the amp itself. Not your main uncle AV receiver. The RCA zone two output on the AV receiver is just a constant line-level signal.
hi..i have a denon 2600h..i am using it with a 5.2.2 setup..that is with 2 subs and 2 ceiling mounted speaker in assignable surround (atmos) connection..i want to use the ceiling mounted speakers for music listining only in zone 2 setting..how should i connect the same..
Is it possible to hook my Onkyo Integra M-504 Power Amplifier to my P-301 Preamplifier to my Onkyo TX-NR656 AV Receiver through Zone 2 output, and if so is the set up in the same?
Just purchase the Sony str-dn1080. Question I would like to connect a preamp to the Sony for my fronts and center. Do I use Zone2 for the preamp.? Thanks for the RUclips videos
Great vid. I'm setting up my new Onkyo TX-NR696... appears to be a similar layout. In my case, my zone 2 is in the same room. (It's a large open space in the basement) I would like Zone 2 to play the same source as the main zone. Is that the same setup? Another thing is that I have six speakers in Zone 2. Thanks.
I have a Onkyo TX-NR555, I thougth I could record with it, but I can't , so can I add another receiver on Zone 2 to record with, an play it back throw my Onkyo
If you're turning off Zone 2 amplification then what is the benefit of running the locally attached player via the Onkyo on to another integrated amplifier? Purely source selection at the slight expense of audio quality?
So I connect zone 2 speakers to the AVR zone 2 Pre-out but don't turn on the Zone 2 in the setup? That doesn't make sense. If you leave the set up menu for zone 2 as off how can the AVR output anything to zone 2?
Hello i have the Onkyo TX-NR676 7.2 are the SKF- 540 F and SKF-540 C front speakers a good fit? staying with the Onkyo brand what is the best Powered sub for this unit? thank you.
My old amp has output A & B. A is my main front speakers. B is directed to transducers mounted in the seating positions. I want the volume to control both like my old set up. Are you saying there is no way to do this with this unit or Sony DN1080? Again I want one volume control. Thank you very much
@@TechnoDad I found that you can set the "surround back/height" output to "Front B". This is assuming you are willing to give up a 7 channel config and use only a 5.1 config which I am
Hi.. i got onkyo tx sr393. How can i have 2 subwoofer (1 is passive and the one is active) plug into my receiver. I tried to plug in to both to each subwoofer.. but i make a low bzzzzzzz sound. If i just plug in my passive subwoofer it didnt make any sound and if if i just using only my active subwoofer.. it does produce sound..
hello techno dad question for you sir is it possible to connect two of the same a/v receivers using optical cable using an optical audio splitter 1 in 2output mind you these are old school receivers using rca cables not hdmi
Great video! This only works for Stereo though correct? I have the Onkyo RZ 730 and I was only able to get the built in streaming audio an analog audio to play through going to preouts. I even switched my 4K fire TV to stereo and it still did not work.
Dear Techno Dad Thanx for a great video, I d like to ask, if your explanations are applicable for Denon Avr-X2600h & Marantz PM 8005 pair (I ve 5.1.2 config), I be connected zone 2 to Marantz but I lost 5.1.2 , it only works with All-Ch-Stereo config only :/
I have the predecessor, the NR656. Following your instructions to the letter, I tried hooking up my Sennheiser RS 195 RF Wireless Headphones to the Line 2 input. Thought they would work, just like a pair of speakers. They do, sort of. But only with the NET component. For some reason, The BD, GAME, and STRM BOX features all fail to work in the Zone 2. Any ideas?
If you haven't worked this out i've found that only analogue, SPDIF & Coaxial will output to Zone 2. HDMI inputs will not go through Zone 2 (which is really annoying). Not tried Net or Bluetooth. You'll see the criteria in Initial Setup, Zone 2.
Hi, thanks for the video, very helpful. I have what I think is a really obvious question but cant find an answer anywhere. I basically am using Zone 2 in the same room for Music and main amp for movies. I have everything running fine but I cant work out how to change any of the zone 2 audio settings, i.e. bass, treble or different presets. Does anyone know if you can do this? Thanks.
If you tell your Onkyo that Zone 2 is off (but you use the speaker outs for Zone 2), how does the Onkyo know what alternate source to use for the Zone 2 pre-outs?
I personally would like a zone 2 so I can send video signal to an AVR in another room from my cable box in my Home Theatre. That way I can get cable in 2 rooms without having to pay $10 in perpetuity to rent a second box. The downside or trade off is having to be in the next room to operate the cable box remote and only being able to use the cable source in 1 room at a time. Im not sure that level of functionality would be worth it or not.
Hey Technodad, good video. I have a Denon DRA-800H Receiver with Zone 2 preouts. I purchased a IOTA SA3 integrated Amp . The Iota Has ine in inputs. But when i connect the Denons preouts to the line in inputs on the IOTA , i get nothing from the connected speakers? I doubled check that zone 2 was turned on and no souce played on the Denon could be heard? I've seen separate Amps (Emotiva and IOTA), that have Aux In inputs. Shouldnt the integrated IOTA amp work? Thx for any advice out there in audiophile land. PS, I only use the Denon for 2.1 stereo currently.
I have the onkyo tx 6r6 7.2 reciever, I have 7 regular speakers, 2 powered speakers with own amp and 2 subwoofers. I have zone 2 as well, can I convert that into a 9.2? As in tie in the zone 2 with the main 7.2 ? Is this possible at all? Im wanting to make the best home theater expierence, I have a 5.1 carver surround sound, I have 2 speaker craft aim 8 series speakers and I have 2 Tannoy Powered 501a speakers i want for my 2 sides to use in zone 2.. ??
Hey Techno Dad, I have an Onkyo TX-NR676 set up for Zone 2... in fact, Zone 2 works beautifully with access to all sources of analog as well as digital. HOWEVER, I can now only play the built-in tuner on the main!!!! No other sound will come through on the main. Any ideas why????
Timeline -
1:23 - Why Zone 2?
2:53 - Equipment Used for Testing
3:49 - Basic Zone 2 Setup
6:32 - Advanced Zone 2 Setup
9:48 - Recap
10:22 - Is This For You?/
Recommended Zone 2 Options
hi.sir can we use zoon2 speaker in same room,( in my movie room want them to work together .)
I'm curious, is there anyway to rig up analong equalizers anymore?
3:54 what a mess of cables, you going to clean that up??
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This worked perfect for my application! I search high and low for a good how to, and I almost gave up! You are the best out there in my opinion! Great work!
Thank you!! I’m glad you found the video!!
Thank you! I was confused as hell trying to set up Zone 2 for my Onkyo TX-NR585. I scoured the internet ant the manual and was still confused, especially as a person who knows nothing about AV equipment. Your video cleared everything up. Onkyo should be paying you.
I think it's pretty cumbersome to have zone 2 in another room. I think it's best for use in the same room with 2 diff main speakers. One for movies and one for music.
I use Zone 2 for my outdoor speakers.
@terrycole2407 can you control the volume independently from the zone 1
Thanks for the solution. FYI, also works for RZ710. For those who just want the answer, tune into 8:45.
super helpful. i got myself an onyko NR686 this past x mas and im looking to use zone 2 for patio speakers. thanks for showing how to enable everything.
I have this one also and couldn’t figure out zone 2 until now. Where you able to set speaker size and speaker volume level ?
I want to thank you for your easy to understand info. My grandson got ahold of my remote and somehow activated my zone 2 which deactivated my back surround speakers which I couldn’t figure out until I watched your video.. thanks again
I've had a volume control question with my LR pre-out to a preamp for 3 years that I've finally figured out by watching your video and using Zone 2 pre-outs instead. Thank you!
Hi Greg! What's the question?
@@TechnoDad My house has speakers in the kitchen and dining ceilings that are wired to the family room receiver. The kitchen/dining speakers have volume knobs on the wall. I had been using the main L/R preout on the main receiver to share the same source via Niles preamps to power those speakers. The variable volume on the dining/kitchen speakers was always far lower than on the main family room speakers and I had to have the main speaker volume overly loud to utilize the other speakers (maybe because the builder-grade speakers in the other rooms are not as efficient as the Klipsch CDT-5800-C II’s that I put in the family room). Anyway, after watching your video, it finally dawned on me that I should be using the zone preout instead of sharing the main L/R preout. I very much appreciate the detail you put into your videos. Thanks again!
My plan next is to add 2 klipsch rf 7 iii as my new L/R and change the current front L/R ceiling speakers to Front Presence speakers. Should the rear surround ceiling speakers also be changed to Rear Presence for Atmos? Also, is my Yamaha Aventage RX-A 2070 w/ 150 watts/ch enough to run the 2 new Klipsch RF 7iii? I couldn’t find a ‘range’. Klipsch just lists them as 250 watts. I’ve read several things that say the receiver should have excess power and some say that’s not necessary. I could add something like a Crown XLS 2502 if excess power is needed.
I’m using this for my yard pool music 5-channel Stereo in daytime and at night for portable movie projector where I switch over to 5.1 surround. Zone 2 is for the fire pit area when I just want to chill and not have the main speakers going. This video helped me get the zone 2 going Thanks
Thanks, this video helped me get my Zone 2 working on my Pioneer LX305 in 2022. Had to go into Config and turn on the Zone 2 option.
I'm using zone 2 for two different rooms but need to leave the zone setting on in setup. In-room one, I'm using the wired connectors which use the TX-NZ676 amp's volume to drive the speakers. In the second room, I'm using the RCA zone 2 connected to speakers with volume control. Really the two rooms are a front porch and a rear porch. The front porch is wireless with volume control. You should also check out the Onkyo Controller app which allow you do controll everything from your smart phone. This is the best amp ever!
Awesome! I just downloaded the app for the full review of this AVR.
You sure know your stuff. All I want is to play the same music on zone 1 and zone 2 at the same time and sometimes only one at a time. Can I do that and is it easy to toggle back and forth?
That’s what I want to do also. Have surround going when watching tv. Then sometimes activate extra speakers in the rest of my basement playing music. Right now I have an old receiver with a a/b switch playing in stereo.
Great video!! Helped a lot. Also with this receiver can I use zone two with pre outs for a 5.1.4 set up?
I got a 7.2 reciever. Done it as a 5.2.2. My question is can I use zone two as yet another height channel which basically im trying to pull a 5.2.4 out of my reciever
I am wondering the same thing!
thank you so much. I have just recently upgraded to 5.1.2 in my main living room, but there are times when I'm in my kitchen cooking and still would like to hear the TV or movie that is playing. Im going to add 2 in ceiling speakers connected this way just to mirror audio. I know it isn't perfect.. but it should be better than it is now. And for music it will be great
Did you try this and does it help? I am also planning to do the same. Thanks.
Great video! I am not sound techy at all, I have zone 2 working but only for 1 output, if I try the others it won’t work. Any advice?
Still liking the TX-NR686? Easiest gui and love the EQ on it.
Thank you! Can zone 2 play the same source as the primary zone?
I have this same question. I have a sub output for video in a second room and can mirror the video output but can't get the same audio.
Okay, just learned some things that you may want to know and update this video. To do this set up correctly, you NEED to re run the initial set up process. Skip through to the part that deals with zone 2 set up. Once there you will have the option to select how you are going to power zone 2. There are 3 different choices.
Once set up in that menu, you can use the pre outs, have zone 2 on with volume control without losing the rear channels. When the app is used after that it's actually a great setup to control volume and sources in Zone 2 from different rooms. The key is using the initial set up menu, not the normal menu to the set zone 2 up.
I forgot to add, this is all completely independent from the main room. You can play totally different sources in the main room from zone 2. Example main playing Blu-ray and zone 2 playing your vinyl records.
Just what I needed, thanks!
Following up, I did not get the option for how to power zone 2.
The test plays content, but when I get out setup, nothing.
I’m trying to power additional front speakers from the same source-TV.
If I turn off zone 2, nothing happens.
Any help is greatly appreciated.
Awesome! In my case I tried attaching my Schiit Magni 2 to Zone 2 out and then use the Magni to plug in headphones so my wife can listen via the speakers and I can listen using headphones because of my significant hearing loss, however, the problem I run into is that I've not been able to figure out how to work around the fact that you can only use an analog source using this method and not digital like from our HTPC connected via HDMI.
Hi, did you solve this problem? I want to buy Schiit Magni 3, connect it to Onkyo 676 and use digital source (hdmi) from pc.
@@jacksmith6257 I gave up for the time being and just crank up my shitty hearing aids.
What about zone 2 rcas to let forsay I'm Denon amp to power zone 2. If I run rca line out will this keep hight channels in main room? Never mind... So would my onoko sound better if I were to run zone 2 to my Klipsch via Denon amp in to dedicated so I get full clean power to fronts and wire fronts to my Denon amp and not onoko right left? This would take pressure of my onoko amp no?
Hey, I have a pioneer 7.2 channel receiver and I want to be able to watch tv while also be able to listen to music outside at the same time. I have a 5.1 setup for the tv so I wanted to ask you that if I connect my outside speakers to zone 2 like you did at 3:52, would I be able to play music and watch T.V at the same time without an additional amp (halo integrated amp).
Are better take zone 2 off when i use svs high front dolby have onyko 696 still learn on it after have own near 1 year and always love u video help me some settings :) greeting from iceland in reykjavík and 1 more are better use raw to get better sound ?
Great information, I just recently purchased a small amp and used the rca line out puts and nothing worked but know I see why because I didn’t take off zone 2 from menu.. How can I set up zone 2 if I do get a small amp to hear the TV also especially for football games. I would like to hear the game from the kitchen table on my ceiling’s speakers and not just in the living room area. Thanks
Great video! So here's what I'm looking to do. I am in a HUGE basement that has a few separate areas. There is one area in which my band rehearses. Next to that (still open area) is my "Media area" where I have a 70" TV and my Onkyo TX-SR393 5.2 Surround system with Atmos. Then I have another area around the corner where I have couches and and an area to dance (yes....it will probably be just a sit and talk area more than dancing). There are 2 Pioneer bookshelf speakers there and 2 Sony speakers in another area hooked up to my Insignia receiver.
SO.....I know that I will NEVER be watching a movie with Surround Sound while people are chatting over in the sitting area. I want to basically just be able to use Zone 2 (Onkyo calls it Zone B on this unit) to add the sound from my CD player/Tuner or Turntable from my Onkyo system over to the Insignia receiver to the Pioneer and Sony speakers (using the Zone B outputs and Aux input on the Insignia receiver). I don't really want Atmos to be on when I do that so I guess I should turn on the Zone 2 configuration. Does that sound about right? Then I guess I can control the Pioneer and Sony speakers in the sitting area with the Zone 2 volume.
I hope that was clear as mud :) Can you tell me if I actually know what I'm doing or if not, can you help? Thanks!
Thank you for this video, i had a question, I still cant get sound and not worried about atmos. I have zone 2 selected at screen page, I have zone 2 terminal speaker out to a 6 ch distro which has its own volume control, plus i have volume control on walls. I see that pwrd z2 notact, Its not working. Do i need an amp?
Do you go to the TV settings to add the Onkyo AV device for the Zone 2 to set it up? Thanks
Love your channel! I have a second centre channel speaker connected in series to the original speaker in my 5.1 system. Do you know of a simple ..switch?.. to bypass the second speaker when it’s not required?
Like a speaker selector? They should be easy to find - amzn.to/41gBH4c
To be honest, volume control is so important no matter what room you are, I would prefer 2 AVR's or simply powered speakers.. Tell me if I not missing anything? I rather buy a second hand AVR instead of running long RCA cables and get the job done, independent controls :) May be good for showrooms or other scenarios
If I am streaming a movie on TV that is connected through HDMI ARC cable, can I also have a signal on Line Out terminals OR I must use two different sources to use Zone 2 Line out? Thanks.
Dang, i was looking for info on setting up Zone 2 on a Marantz SR5015. Totally different menus
I have a pioneer receiver sc-25 and I was wondering how to connect more speakers. Can I connect an extra receiver from the pre output on my pioneer sc-25 receiver? And can I connect those rca to the multi channel input on my second receiver?
For Onkyo TX-8270 receiver, how do I connect a Rockville graphic equalizer model REQ20? I’ve tried several simple ways but no success. Could use your input on this matter.
What if you want to use a second set of speakers that you want to use for "pure" audio for music? In other words 5.1 set "a" second set R&L stereo speaker set "b"? Can you select zone 2, pick the source and mute the 5.1?
I have the NR6050 and want to use my Time frames tf700 for music.
Another excellent helpfull advice thanks keep up excellent content
Thank you for watching!
Just hope and pray no parts go out on these receivers I had to send line off it took a year-and-a-half almost 2 years to get my pieces and sent back unbelievable.
Can I still use the connected sub woofer for zone 2? All speakers including zone 2 are actually in the same room
great video bro,i subbed,i love this HIFI stereo sheet
Ayyyy!! Welcome to the community!
Now this vid really helped me figure out zone 2. Only thing now is how to assign the speaker size and sound level on zone 2. Thanks
Hi! Glad it helped. As far as selecting speaker size for Zone 2, I don’t know how to do that…
i have two 7.1 recievers....can i use zone 2 to add rear heights or power other speakers?
Great tutorial and overview, thank you for the education
So this works with onkyo receivers all the way back to the Dtr 5.5 but i have an issue where the signal output level from the onkyo isn't powerful enough to send a high enough input source for my rear amplifier. So if you do this you might need to run a low to high level signal converter.
I know that's late but is possible to i do tv and projector in the same receiver? is the same way of the zone one and two?
Kindly advise me how can I upgrade this AVR to 5.1.4 channel
Hi Techno Dad. Just bought this receiver. Is it possible to have both zone 1 & 2 play from the same source, say SAT music from direct TV? Tried but no sound came from my zone 2 speakers. Help! Thx
Question, I have 4 extra speakers for zone 2, but only 2 ports for speakers, is their a device I can buy like a splitter or something so I can get all 4 speakers working? I was just going to twist 2 of them together
I've been trying to set up my Zone 2 with my Pioneer VSX-90. I have a VSX-80 in the room next door but it won't let me connect my apple 4k to my tv and audio with HDMI I figured I can run zone 2 on my VSX-90 and run the apple 4k to the speakers and video Is it basically the same as in this video with the Onkyo ? I'm running a Atmos system in my Theater room 7.1.2
So do you connect the surround back speakers in the same spot as zone 2 speakers?
Can you play zone 2 and the main zone at the same time?
You can if you use the non amped outputs located near the subwoofer outs
This is rad. Anyone know if this will work all the same with the onkyo nr575?
I HAVE A ONKYO TX-SR343 RECEIVER.CAN YOU SHOW ME HOW TO CONFIGURE SPEAKERS ETC.
I have the Sony STRDN1080 and another much older Sony STRD1015 AVR. Which input would I plug the cable to on the old AVR from the 1080 zone 2 out?
With my DENON 9ch it has zone 2 and 3 in the pre out section not the line out terminals as for volume I can set the vol for zone 2 or 3 independent. So on the main menu it’s on so I can still pass it through. If I turn it off not sure if the AVR will pass it out or not.
Can I use the extra amp to help the receiver power more speakers? I have the onkyo 777 and the onkyo amp A 9050
Can you synchronize zone 2 to main zone? I have an open kitchen, so would like to have 5.1 surround on couch and 2.0 in the kitchen. Unfortunately while testing I have some delay between the main zone and zone 2. I don't know if I'm doing something wrong, or is the ONKYO not syncing at all the zones...
It would be nice to make the Zone 2 the rear height speaker output.
Yeah, for a 9 channel avr, you'll need to step up to the Onkyo NR787 (amzn.to/2SizHVb) but it's $599.
I’m not surprised it took some thinking to try turning Zone 2 off to get the setup working. These boxes are stuck in the dark ages when it comes to terminology, set-up and control.
Sorry - forgot to say “great video!”
Hi Carl! Thanks for watching. Have you ever read the manuals? They suck ass!! I’ve been able to decipher them and just poke around on the unit itself. That’s the easiest way to get things done. Zone 2 is always hard to figure out. I always think it’s easier to just have another device in a different room.
@@TechnoDad I agree; Zone 2 is a half-baked feature that refuses to die.
Can I add a amplifer to power my zone 2 pre outs to transform my 5.1.2 to a 5.1.4?
How bout using the 2 preouts for a series X and a Samsung Q90 since on the Samsung the arc is input 3 and input 4 is the game port.any suggestions?
hey Techno dad. I'm trying to figure out how to setup a 7.1.4 atmos on a onkyo . Having trouble
Thanks for this video. I am in a very wired technical situation. I do have Bose 907 and you know those speakers really need preamp output for the EQ device then the signal can be processed by the power amp for final output. I want to keep the Atmos setup, I want to take the pre out put from onkyo for bose speakers, set the EQ then I want to send the out put to another power amp. My question is .. can we control all the audio from Onkyo speakers as well for other speakers those were connected by the preamp connection.
No, you will have to control the volume for your Bose speakers that are hooked up to an EQ and additional amp by a preamp or by the amp itself. Not your main uncle AV receiver. The RCA zone two output on the AV receiver is just a constant line-level signal.
Cual es mejor este receptor o el Yamaha RX a840 no se por cual me decido?
hi..i have a denon 2600h..i am using it with a 5.2.2 setup..that is with 2 subs and 2 ceiling mounted speaker in assignable surround (atmos) connection..i want to use the ceiling mounted speakers for music listining only in zone 2 setting..how should i connect the same..
Is it possible to hook my Onkyo Integra M-504 Power Amplifier to my P-301 Preamplifier to my Onkyo TX-NR656 AV Receiver through Zone 2 output, and if so is the set up in the same?
I've discovered DTS Play-Fi Which makes a Zone 2 setup more appealing. Do you know how to add a Subwoofer to Zone 2?
Hi; How can I get TV sound from zone 2 while the TV is working in the main zone? TV connected via hdmi ach.
Can you output HDMI from BluRay player to Zone 2? Trying to send a signal to cassette recorder.
Just purchase the Sony str-dn1080. Question I would like to connect a preamp to the Sony for my fronts and center. Do I use Zone2 for the preamp.? Thanks for the RUclips videos
Hi! No, you can't really do that with the Sony 1080.
@@TechnoDad thanks
Great vid. I'm setting up my new Onkyo TX-NR696... appears to be a similar layout. In my case, my zone 2 is in the same room. (It's a large open space in the basement) I would like Zone 2 to play the same source as the main zone. Is that the same setup? Another thing is that I have six speakers in Zone 2. Thanks.
I have a Onkyo TX-NR555, I thougth I could record with it, but I can't , so can I add another receiver on Zone 2 to record with, an play it back throw my Onkyo
If you're turning off Zone 2 amplification then what is the benefit of running the locally attached player via the Onkyo on to another integrated amplifier? Purely source selection at the slight expense of audio quality?
Basically yup... This is not how this functionality was meant to be used. TV on 5.1 max + zone 2 - 2.0... That's it.
Thanks buddy, very helpful.
You're very welcome!
So I connect zone 2 speakers to the AVR zone 2 Pre-out but don't turn on the Zone 2 in the setup? That doesn't make sense. If you leave the set up menu for zone 2 as off how can the AVR output anything to zone 2?
Nice vid!BTW , where did u get acoustic foam?
How do you get height speaker highlighted on the speaker menu Mines is not highlighted
Hello i have the Onkyo TX-NR676 7.2
are the SKF- 540 F and SKF-540 C front speakers a good fit?
staying with the Onkyo brand what is the best Powered sub for this unit?
thank you.
My old amp has output A & B. A is my main front speakers. B is directed to transducers mounted in the seating positions. I want the volume to control both like my old set up. Are you saying there is no way to do this with this unit or Sony DN1080? Again I want one volume control. Thank you very much
Hi Chris, I'm not 100% sure. I don't have the Sony 1080 anymore so I can't test it out. Most of the time it's either speaker A or speaker B, not A+B.
@@TechnoDad I found that you can set the "surround back/height" output to "Front B". This is assuming you are willing to give up a 7 channel config and use only a 5.1 config which I am
Can zone 2 mirror zone 1? Also can zone 2 be my center channel or something similar for my main zone
Hi... How to connect Zone2 output to monotype input..... I have only monotype input in my zone2 AV receiver.....
Hi.. i got onkyo tx sr393. How can i have 2 subwoofer (1 is passive and the one is active) plug into my receiver. I tried to plug in to both to each subwoofer.. but i make a low bzzzzzzz sound. If i just plug in my passive subwoofer it didnt make any sound and if if i just using only my active subwoofer.. it does produce sound..
hello techno dad question for you sir is it possible to connect two of the same a/v receivers using optical cable using an optical audio splitter 1 in 2output mind you these are old school receivers using rca cables not hdmi
I suppose you could. What is the end goal though?
Great video! This only works for Stereo though correct? I have the Onkyo RZ 730 and I was only able to get the built in streaming audio an analog audio to play through going to preouts. I even switched my 4K fire TV to stereo and it still did not work.
Hello,
I am trying to do the same with my Denon amp 4500 H Any help or any videos on that? any help is appretiated!
love the video...keep up the great work...hello from ontario canada...
Hello my peeps! What about running a pre amp out of zone 2 into a power amp? Or does it have to be integrated? Thanks
Hi! You will need volume control as the pre-outs will be sending a full signal.
Pre amp is essential then. Right?
Dear Techno Dad
Thanx for a great video, I d like to ask, if your explanations are applicable for Denon Avr-X2600h & Marantz PM 8005 pair (I ve 5.1.2 config), I be connected zone 2 to Marantz but I lost 5.1.2 , it only works with All-Ch-Stereo config only :/
I have the predecessor, the NR656. Following your instructions to the letter, I tried hooking up my Sennheiser RS 195 RF Wireless Headphones to the Line 2 input. Thought they would work, just like a pair of speakers. They do, sort of. But only with the NET component. For some reason, The BD, GAME, and STRM BOX features all fail to work in the Zone 2. Any ideas?
If you haven't worked this out i've found that only analogue, SPDIF & Coaxial will output to Zone 2. HDMI inputs will not go through Zone 2 (which is really annoying). Not tried Net or Bluetooth. You'll see the criteria in Initial Setup, Zone 2.
can i add a passive subwoofer ( BOSE ACOUSTIMASS 5 SERIES II ) to a ONKYO TX-NR686
Hi, thanks for the video, very helpful.
I have what I think is a really obvious question but cant find an answer anywhere. I basically am using Zone 2 in the same room for Music and main amp for movies. I have everything running fine but I cant work out how to change any of the zone 2 audio settings, i.e. bass, treble or different presets. Does anyone know if you can do this? Thanks.
I don’t think you can do it halo bypasses all preamp settings, and Onkyo leaves DRM OUT OF THE SUGNAL PATH. AM I WRON?
If you tell your Onkyo that Zone 2 is off (but you use the speaker outs for Zone 2), how does the Onkyo know what alternate source to use for the Zone 2 pre-outs?
I personally would like a zone 2 so I can send video signal to an AVR in another room from my cable box in my Home Theatre. That way I can get cable in 2 rooms without having to pay $10 in perpetuity to rent a second box. The downside or trade off is having to be in the next room to operate the cable box remote and only being able to use the cable source in 1 room at a time. Im not sure that level of functionality would be worth it or not.
Hey Technodad, good video. I have a Denon DRA-800H Receiver with Zone 2 preouts. I purchased a IOTA SA3 integrated Amp . The Iota Has ine in inputs. But when i connect the Denons preouts to the line in inputs on the IOTA , i get nothing from the connected speakers? I doubled check that zone 2 was turned on and no souce played on the Denon could be heard? I've seen separate Amps (Emotiva and IOTA), that have Aux In inputs. Shouldnt the integrated IOTA amp work? Thx for any advice out there in audiophile land. PS, I only use the Denon for 2.1 stereo currently.
does it mean that the true power ratings would matter more now for those zones meaning: More zones means using more channels indirectly ?
I have the onkyo tx 6r6 7.2 reciever, I have 7 regular speakers, 2 powered speakers with own amp and 2 subwoofers. I have zone 2 as well, can I convert that into a 9.2? As in tie in the zone 2 with the main 7.2 ? Is this possible at all? Im wanting to make the best home theater expierence, I have a 5.1 carver surround sound, I have 2 speaker craft aim 8 series speakers and I have 2 Tannoy Powered 501a speakers i want for my 2 sides to use in zone 2.. ??
can you do this with the Denon -1400X with dolby atmos and dts-X and crossover 4 speakers thanks
I have the same reciever but i always wonder if i ca use zone 2 channel to amp my bi amps L and R channel or ceiling for keep dolby atmos
Definitely a no on the second height channels. I’m not sure about bi-amping, you would have to look in the amp section.
@@TechnoDad thank for take ur time to answer my question. Really good content u have
Can I use the same input for both zones?
Is zone 2 only for audio? Can you not have video on zone one and a different video on zone 2?
Is there a way i can have a 5.1 speaker system and a 2.1 speaker system, but sharing the same subwoofer?
Hi! Unfortunately no. You would need one AVR to process the signal. Having two would just not work right.
Can i use zone 2 for my alto ts310?
Hey Techno Dad, I have an Onkyo TX-NR676 set up for Zone 2... in fact, Zone 2 works beautifully with access to all sources of analog as well as digital. HOWEVER, I can now only play the built-in tuner on the main!!!! No other sound will come through on the main. Any ideas why????