I'm trying to figure out the zone 2 output on this device.
Just testing it for the time being.
I moved my mains to the Zone 2 output in the back, In the menu I set Play Zone to Zone 2, and when I turn on Zone 2 and select a source like the tuner nothing comes out of the speakers. Yes I have checked the volume
Also note worthy, my setup is set to Speaker B, 5.1 with Zone 2.
Manual also says that I should be able to listen to my media server music, which by the way works in the Main Zone.
Also when I switch to speaker B in the main Zone, my understanding is that the main zone input will be routed to Zone 2 speakers, this does nothing.
Manual talks about DMR Mode for DLNA server, I tried the iCOntrolAV2013 app and push player in Zone 2 via app it shows playing the music but again nothing comer out.
Am I missing a setting here, it has to be a setting or something?
I'm doing some manual reading and I already found a flaw in my setup for my receiver. I have the Speaker System setup as Speaker B: "With these connections you can simultaneously enjoy 5.2-channel surround sound in the main zone with stereo playback of the same sound on the B speakers." It should be set to Zone 2 in the Speaker System option on the receiver. "Zone 2 with these connections you can simultaneously enjoy 5.2 channel surround sound in the main zone with stereo playback on another component in Zone 2. (The selection of input devices is limited)"
I need to change this when I get home tonight and re run MCACC. What do you have yours set to?
Solved, I have Zone 2 working.
Tested it with the Tuner and with the Push Player from the iControlAV2013 App.
Settings are as follows, in the receiver menu go to
4.System Setup - 4a.Manual SP Setup - 4a1.Speaker System, and change to ZONE 2.
Then go to 4f.Other Setup - 4f7.Play ZONE Setup, set Play ZONE to ZONE 2.
That should be it.
Not sure if these settings rely on it, however I also have 4f5a.MAIN/HDZONE Setup set to HDZONE, don't think this setting matters though unless you have a monitor/TV in HDZONE.Let me know if that works for you.
Also I didn't re-run MCACC since I haven't added, removed, or repositioned my speakers. I figure the settings are still good.
Forgot to mention my receiver now recognizes my cable remote so there's no more back and forth between remotes but I don't know how it happened. I didn't change a thing. Good and scarey
Forgot to mention my receiver now recognizes my cable remote so there's no more back and forth between remotes but I don't know how it happened. I didn't change a thing. Good and scarey
Are your speaker plugged into surround back/zone2 or front height wide/B . I'll try it later. And how do you control the volume? And turning speaker on and of requires what? If I can't make it easy for my wife to use she might not yell return that thing!
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Originally Posted by Tom Debenny /t/1472115/pioneer-vsx-1123-k-zone-2-output#post_23303116
Are your speaker plugged into surround back/zone2 or front height wide/B . I'll try it later. And how do you control the volume? And turning speaker on and of requires what? If I can't make it easy for my wife to use she might not yell return that thing!
Speaker plugged into Surround back/Zone 2. You need to press zone 2 button on the remote which is on the very bottom row most left, then press power, this will power your second zone. Then click tuner or something, and adjust the volume. Every time you want to control Zone 2 when you are in the main zone, you need to press the Zone 2 button on the remote. To switch back to the main zone press the receiver button, and then the source you are listening/watching on the main zone and this will give you control of your main zone.
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Originally Posted by Tom Debenny /t/1472115/pioneer-vsx-1123-k-zone-2-output#post_23304020
Oh boy now I just get sound in zone 2. I'm getting tired. I've tried so many things its just not worth it.
I reverted back to A-B. I can't control B but I can switch back and forth but it only works in [ext-stereo] . I get no surround in Main unless I use that or presets like Action which I don't want. I have an old Yamaha RX-V2300 that I used before with composite but just had the audio outs from the TV . It also had A/B speakers.I wanted to replace that for true surround but it doesn't seem like I'm going to get there. I will try your way again but I'm brow beaten.One thing is, it works with Anynet+ with my Samsung 60" but even that only I can do it but not anyone who wants to watch TV. And that won't do. Someone could hit one button on that remote . And it would take me a weekend to get it back.
I did get zone2 to work but then Main wouldn't work. And no surround sound works on main but stereo ext. The remote should be split with a main and zone2 section . But either way the average person can't work this receiver and that rules out my family. I just want to watch a movie with surround sound and a switch to turn on kitchen speakers .
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Originally Posted by Tom Debenny /t/1472115/pioneer-vsx-1123-k-zone-2-output#post_23308953
I did get zone2 to work but then Main wouldn't work. And no surround sound works on main but stereo ext. The remote should be split with a main and zone2 section . But either way the average person can't work this receiver and that rules out my family. I just want to watch a movie with surround sound and a switch to turn on kitchen speakers .
I've tried everything I could read . But nothing gave me full control so I'm returning the unit and going back to my old Yamaha. When they make this simple I'll be back . Thanks for all the help.
I am new to the forum so please bare with me. I have a Pioneer VSX-921-K (Eu Version). I want to know if it is at all possible to run the 921 with both bi-amp and Zone 2 enabled.
I have read the manual end to end and have found that the surr back outputs is used in both cases. Is it not possible to use the Front Height/Wide outputs for Zone 2. As I understand the Speaker B setup plays the same audio on both "zones" which is not what I want to do. I want to achieve a 5.1 bi amp system in my main zone, with independent audio in zone 2.
Any help or alternatives to achieve this will be greatly appreciated.
To my understanding it is not, it might be possible with perhaps the Elite series Pioneers specifically the high end ones but definitively not the regular series.
Thanks for this thread, I got my Zone 2 to work perfectly! I couldn't figure out what was wrong, I needed to select "Zone 2" in the speaker setup as you wrote earlier.
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Originally Posted by stephanludik /t/1472115/pioneer-vsx-1123-k-zone-2-output#post_23400779
Hi All,
I am new to the forum so please bare with me. I have a Pioneer VSX-921-K (Eu Version). I want to know if it is at all possible to run the 921 with both bi-amp and Zone 2 enabled.
I have read the manual end to end and have found that the surr back outputs is used in both cases. Is it not possible to use the Front Height/Wide outputs for Zone 2. As I understand the Speaker B setup plays the same audio on both "zones" which is not what I want to do. I want to achieve a 5.1 bi amp system in my main zone, with independent audio in zone 2.
Any help or alternatives to achieve this will be greatly appreciated.
I'm trying to help a friend who wants to do 2 zones, but have one of the zones play in 2 locations at the same time... as in living room and patio, and have the 2nd zone just be the bed room. Also, he has only Stereo speakers in the living room, bedroom, and patio. No 5.1 anywhere at all.
I'm thinking I can have him set the living room to be the main zone on this receiver, and use speakers B as the patio set. While sending an HDMI cable to his bedroom for Zone 2.
I'm hoping this is clear as mud (wink wink)... Since I'm not sure exactly how this receiver works, I'm not sure of the proper terminology to use. Plus my A/V skills are about 10 years out of date.
Ok that sounds good for simultaneous playback. How about for individual playback by Zone? Meaning can I do Speakers A, or Speakers B, or Zone 2? I Think I understand that Zone 1 (Speakers A&B) have to be the same output, but not necessarily both on at the same time, but Zone 2 could be a different output. Does this hold true even if Zone 2 is using the (surround back) instead of the HDMI output for Zone 2?
Thank you very much! I really appreciate your time and the link. Dunno why I didn't think to look for the manual online. My mind isn't as sharp as it used to be
Does anyone know if I can use the built-in Airplay input in Zone 2?
Thanks
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