How to hook up Denon Zone 2 speakers?

There are two ways to hook up Zone 2 speakers to your Denon AVR: Option 1: If you are only running 5.1 in your main zone, you can reassign your SURROUND BACK amplifiers to power the Zone 2 speakers. To do this, go to the AMP ASSIGN setting in your receiver’s menus and set the assignment to “Zone 2″.

What are the limitations of Denon Zone 2?

The primary limitation, which is true for the vast majority of receivers from any brand (not just Denon!) is that Zone 2 is ANALOG ONLY!!. This means your cable box hooked up with optical audio, your PS3 hooked up with HDMI, etc. will NOT be output to Zone 2!

Is there a second zone for an AV receiver?

Firstly, your AV receiver has no HDMI second zone abilities and its second output is merely a mirror of the main output. This is included in order to make it easier to connect a PJ in a room or setup that also includes a TV.

How do you get Zone 2 speakers to work?

To get the Zone 2 speakers to work, you just have to run a pair of stereo RCA cables from the red/white output on the back of the cable box to the corresponding inputs labeled “TV/CBL” on the back of the Denon.

How to set up Zone 2 on a Denon?

On my Marantz remote you press the zone select button to choose zone 2 and then use the usual power and source buttons. There’s also some options for setting up the zone 2 analogue outs. AFAICT the software on the Denon is pretty much the same as my Marantz.

What kind of RCA cable does Denon Zone 2 use?

I tried to connect the DENON “zone 2” output with an analog RCA cable (white and red RCA) but in no way was I able to send the audio to the headphone amplifier. Where am I wrong?

Can a Denon be used as a pre out output?

I could also use the “pre out” outputs of the Denon, however I would like the volume output from the Denon to have no control because I would like to control the volume directly on the headphone amplifier.

Why do I get no sound from Zone 2?

I get no sound from zone 2 using internet radio or my ipod through the network connection or local FM. Interesting though when i play music from my ipod using the my network connection to the receiver, the main zone turns itself back on and plays. If i turn main back off keeping zone 2 on, zone 2 still won’t play.

Can a 1913 model be used in Zone 2?

So, for example, the 1913 model can only utilize Option 1 above, meaning if you are running a 7ch setup in your main zone, you cannot run Zone 2 speakers! The step-up 2113ci model, however, does have Zone 2 pre-outs, meaning that you can choose between the two options for Zone 2 speaker connection.

How does all zone stereo work on Denon AVR?

9. “All Zone Stereo” feature to pass the same HDMI, optical, or digital coax audio source playing in the main zone to Zone 2 while downmixing main zone audio to stereo (E400 and all X series). 10.

What should I know about the Denon avr-1913?

Denon’s AVR-1913 has a lot going for it. Denon AVR-1913 – Music streaming services are available via your broadband connection. Please confirm that this adapter will work with the stereo you intend to use. Loading… Can’t find your exact vehicle? Checking fit… Denon’s AVR-1913 has a lot going for it.

How to hook up Denon Zone 2 speakers?