Onkyo TX-NR579 Controlling Zone 2 Components, Adjusting the Volume for Zone, Muting Zone

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Controlling Zone 2 Components

Operating on the AV receiver

Input selector buttons

ZONE 2 OFF

MASTER VOLUME

1 To turn on Zone 2 and select an input source, press ZONE 2 followed by an input selector button within 8 seconds.

Zone 2 turns on, the Z2 indicator lights on the display.

To select AM or FM, press the TUNER input selector button repeatedly.

To select the same source as the main room’s, press ZONE 2 repeatedly until “Z2 Selector: Source” appears on the display.

To turn off Zone 2, press OFF.

The zone is turned off.

Operating on the remote controller

To control Zone 2, you must press ZONE2 on the remote controller first.

 

8RECEIVER

 

ZONE2

 

Input selector buttons

 

MUTING

 

VOLq/w

1

Press ZONE2 and then press 8RECEIVER.

 

Zone 2 turns on, the Z2 indicator lights on the

 

display.

2

To select an input source for Zone 2, press ZONE2,

followed by an input selector button.

To select AM or FM, press the TUNER input selector repeatedly.

Note

You cannot select different AM or FM radio stations for your main room and Zone 2. The same AM/FM radio station will be heard in each room.

3 To turn off Zone 2, press ZONE2 followed by 8RECEIVER.

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Adjusting the Volume for Zone 2

Operating on the remote controller

1 Press ZONE2.

2 Use VOL q/wto adjust the volume.

Operating on the AV receiver

1

Press ZONE 2 (the Z2 indicator on the display

 

flash).

2

Use MASTER VOLUME control within 8 seconds

 

to adjust the volume.

If your Zone 2 speakers are connected to a receiver or integrated amp in Zone 2, use its volume control to adjust the volume.

Muting Zone 2

Operating on the remote controller

1 Press ZONE2 followed by MUTING.

Tip

• To unmute, press ZONE2 followed by MUTING again.

Note

Only analog input sources are output from the ZONE 2 LINE OUT L/R jacks and ZONE 2 L/R terminals. Digital input sources are not output. If no sound is heard when an input source is selected, verify that the source is connected to an analog input.

While Zone 2 is on, ufunctions will not work.

You cannot select different AM or FM radio stations for your main room and Zone 2. The same AM/FM radio station will be heard in each room. Namely, if you have selected an FM station for the main room, that station will also be output in Zone 2.

When you have selected NET or USB as the input selector, the last selector selected will be set for both Main room and Zone 2.

Zone 2 can also be unmuted by adjusting the volume.

When Zone 2 is activated and its input selector is selected, the power consumption of standby mode slightly increases.

When setting the AV receiver to standby mode while Zone 2 is active, the Z2 indicator is dimly lit.

Activating Zone 2 in the main room when the listening mode is set to Pure Audio will automatically switch it to Direct.

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Contents TX-NR579 Board above the apparatus shall be set 10 cm Local regulations when disposing of batteries10 cm 4 at the rear. The rear edge of the shelf or Away from the rear panel or wall, creating a flue-likePreventing Hearing Loss Caution PrecautionsPower Batteries and Heat Exposure WarningInstalling the batteries Supplied AccessoriesMake sure you have the following accessories Aiming the remote controllerContents Amplifier FeaturesServices available may vary depending on the region ProcessingFront & Rear Panels Front PanelDisplay For detailed information, see the pages in parenthesesSee Connecting the AV Receiver for connection pages 11 to Power cordUREMOTE Control jack Rear PanelRemote Controller Controlling the AV ReceiverConnecting the Speaker Cables Connecting the AV ReceiverConnecting Your Speakers Screw-type speaker terminalsSpeaker Connection Precautions Speaker ConfigurationAttaching the Speaker Cable Labels Using a Powered Subwoofer Bi-amping the Front SpeakersAV Cables and Jacks Connecting AV componentsAbout AV Connections Hdmi cableAudio Return Channel ARC function Connecting Components with HdmiJack Components Assignable Connecting Your Components Jack/Port Components AssignableHow to record a video source System On/Auto Power On Connecting Onkyo uComponentsConnecting a Recording Component Remote ControlPlug the power cord into an AC wall outlet Connecting the AntennasConnecting the Power Cord Assembling the AM loop antennaTurning Off Turning On/Off the AV ReceiverTurning On AV receiver comes on, the display lightsPlayback Controlling Contents of USB or Network DevicesSelecting the Language for the Onscreen Setup Menus Playing the Connected ComponentPlaying an iPod/iPhone via USB Understanding Icons on the DisplayEnter Playing a USB Device Listening to Internet RadioRegistering My Favorites*1 Listening to Other Internet RadioTop menu of Internet Radio Playing Music Files on a Server Windows Media Player 11 SetupWindows Media Player 12 Setup Remote PlaybackTuning into Radio Stations Using Remote PlaybackUsing the Tuner Listening to AM/FM RadioUsing RDS Presetting AM/FM StationsMode Finding Stations by Type PTY Displaying Radio Text RTListening to Traffic News TP Using the Automatic Speaker Setup Using Basic FunctionsMeasurement procedure ` Cancel When you’ve finished making the settings, pressWhen prompted, repeat step Use q/wto select a target, and use e/rto change the settingError Messages Changing the Speaker Setup ManuallyUsing the Listening Modes Selecting Listening ModesExplanatory Notes Following audio formats are supported by the listening modeAbout Listening Modes Input SourceOnkyo-Original DSP Listening Modes Listening ModesDolby Pro Logic IIz Resolution AudioDolby Pro Logic HeightUse this mode with any stereo movie e.g., TV, DVD, VHS Listening Mode Description Input Speaker Source Layout Neo6That fully envelops the listener Using the Sleep Timer Using the Home MenuSetting the Display Brightness Muting the AV Receiver Displaying Source InformationChanging the Input Display VCR/DVRRecording Using HeadphonesAV Recording On-screen Setup Menus Common Procedures in Setup Menu Advanced SetupExplanatory Notes Monitor Out ResolutionInput/Output Assign Hdmi InputComponent Video Input Speaker SetupInput selector Default assignment Digital Audio InputSpeaker Settings Double Bass Speaker DistanceLevel Calibration UnitMultiplex/Mono Audio AdjustDolby Theater-Dimensional Source SetupAudyssey Dynamic Volume Reference LevelSync IntelliVolumeName Edit Picture Adjust Charge Mode Audio SelectorMiscellaneous Listening Mode PresetVolume Setup DTS/DTS-ES/DTS-HDRemote ID Hardware SetupOSD Setup TunerAuto Standby Network Firmware UpdateDhcp Lock Setup Remote Controller SetupUsing the Audio Settings Music Optimizer Late NightCinemaFILTER Zone Connecting Your Zone 2 Speakers Directly to the AV receiverConnecting the Zone Speakers to an Additional Amplifier Making Zone 2 ConnectionsControlling Zone 2 Components Adjusting the Volume for ZoneOperating on the remote controller Muting ZoneIPod/iPhone Playback via Onkyo Dock Using the Onkyo DockUP-A1 Dock Controlling Your iPod/iPhone RI DockAvailable buttons Entering Remote Control Codes Preprogrammed Remote Control CodesLooking up for Remote Control Code Controlling Other ComponentsResetting the Remote Controller Remote Control Codes for Onkyo Components Connected via uResetting Remote Mode Buttons Controlling Other ComponentsGuide SetupButtons Input TV VOL q / w SearchPower TroubleshootingAudio Speaker volume cannot be set as required There’s no sound with a certain signal formatCan’t select the Pure Audio listening mode About DTS signalsVideo Remote ControllerTuner Zone UP-A1 Dock for iPod/iPhoneRecording Music Server and Internet RadioUSB Device Playback OthersImportant Note Regarding Video Playback Component Video OUTConnecting to the Network Network/USB FeaturesNetwork Requirements Server playback Server RequirementsUSB Device Requirements Remote playbackSupported Audio File Formats About DlnaUpdating the Firmware via Network Firmware UpdateUpdate procedure Before you startError Code Description TroubleshootingErrors during an update via network Updating the Firmware via USBErrors during an update via USB Signal Selection Connection Tips and Video Signal PathVideo Connection Formats Audio Connection Formats OUTSupported Audio Formats About HdmiAbout Copyright Protection About p-compatible components Using an RIHD-compatible TV, Player, or RecorderOperations that can be performed with Connection Confirm the settings How to connect and setupConfirm the connecting and setting Operate with the remote controllerGeneral SpecificationsAmplifier Section Video SectionOutput Video Resolution ChartAvailable resolutions 3840 ⋅ 2160 24/25/30 Hz 1080p 1080i 720p 480p/576p 480i/576i Component CompositeOnkyo Europe Electronics GmbH Onkyo Europe Electronics GmbH UK Branch

TX-NR579 specifications

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