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Zone 2 Video Output

The AV receiver features a composite video output for connection to a TV in Zone 2, so you can enjoy both audio and video in that zone.

Hookup

Use a composite video cable to connect the AV receiver’s ZONE 2 OUT V jack to a composite video input on your Zone 2 TV.

Main room

TV

AV receiver

ZONE 2

OUT

Zone 2

TV

Note:

The ZONE 2 OUT V jack outputs video from compo- nents connected to composite video inputs and S-Video inputs.

Zone 2 12V Trigger

When Zone 2 is turned on, the output from the ZONE 2 12V TRIGGER OUT goes high (+12 volts, 100 milliam- peres max). Connecting this jack to a 12-volt trigger input on a component in Zone 2 will make that compo- nent turn on or off as and when Zone 2 is turned on or off on the AV receiver.

Connecting Zone 3

Zone 3 speakers must be connected to an amp in Zone 3.

Connecting Your Zone 3 Speakers

You can enjoy 2-channel stereo playback in Zone 3 and a different source to those selected for your main room and Zone 2.

Hookup

Use an RCA audio cable to connect the AV receiver’s ZONE 3 PRE OUT L/R jacks to an analog audio input on your Zone 3 amp.

Connect your Zone 3 speakers to the speaker termi- nals on your Zone 3 amp.

Main room

TV

AV receiver

ZONE 2 ZONE 3

L

R

PRE OUT

Zone 3

 

 

IN

R

L

Receiver/

 

integrated amp

 

Note:

With the default settings, the Zone 3 volume must be set on the Zone 3 amp. If your Zone 3 amp has no vol- ume control, set the Zone 3 Out setting to Variable so that you can set the Zone 3 volume on the AV receiver (see page 122).

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Onkyo TX-NR905 120, Zone 2 and Zone, Zone 2 Video Output, Zone 2 12V Trigger, Connecting Your Zone 3 Speakers

TX-NR905 specifications

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