Zone 2

In addition to the main listening room, you can also enjoy playback in another room, which we call Zone 2. For either of the rooms, you can specify a different input source.

Making Zone 2 Connections

There are two ways you can connect Zone 2 speakers:

1.Connect them directly to the AV receiver.

2.Connect them to an amp in Zone 2.

Connecting Your Zone 2 Speakers Directly to the AV receiver

This setup allows 5.1-channel playback in your main room and 2-channel stereo playback in Zone 2, with a different source in each room. This is called Powered Zone 2, as the Zone 2 speakers are powered by the AV receiver.

To use this setup, you must set the “Powered Zone 2” setting to “Yes” (➔ page 46).

Main room

TV

AV receiver

Zone 2

RL

Note

•With this setup, the volume of Zone 2 is controlled by the AV receiver.

•Powered Zone 2 cannot be used if “Speakers Type(Front)” is set to “Bi-Amp” (➔ page 46).

•When you connect Zone 2 speakers directly to the AV receiver, listening modes that require surround back speakers, front high speakers or front wide speakers (6.1/7.1), such as Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES, THX Select2 Cinema, Dolby Pro Logic IIz Height, and Audyssey DSX™ are unavailable.

Connecting the Zone Speakers to an Additional Amplifier

This setup allows 7.1-channel playback in your main listening room and 2-channel stereo playback in Zone 2.

Main room

TV

AV receiver

Zone 2

 

 

IN

R

L

Receiver/

integrated amp

Note

 

• The volume of Zone 2 must be set on the Zone 2 amp.

Zone 2 12V Trigger

When Zone 2 is turned on, the output from the 12V TRIGGER OUT jack goes high (+12 V and max. 150 mA for Zone 2). Connecting this jack to a 12-volt trigger input on a component in Zone 2 will make that component turn on or off as the AV receiver turns on or off the Zone 2.

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TX-NR709 specifications

The Onkyo TX-NR709 is a high-performance home theater receiver that has garnered attention for its impressive audio capabilities and connectivity options. Designed for audiophiles and home cinema enthusiasts, this model combines advanced technologies and a plethora of features to ensure an immersive viewing and listening experience.

One of the standout characteristics of the TX-NR709 is its capacity to handle multiple audio formats. It supports the latest Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio, allowing for lossless audio playback that captures the nuances of your favorite films and music. With an impressive 7.2 channel configuration, the receiver provides rich and dynamic sound, making it suitable for both standard and expansive home theater setups.

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Setting up the TX-NR709 is made easy with the inclusion of Audyssey MultEQ technology, which automatically calibrates the receiver's output to match the acoustics of your room. This ensures optimal sound quality tailored to your specific environment.

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