How do dual zone receivers work?
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From the A/B Speaker Switch to Zone 2 The Zone 2 feature on a home theater receiver sends a second source signal to the speakers or a separate audio system in another room. This feature is more flexible than connecting additional speakers and placing the speakers in another room, as with an A/B speaker switch.
How do you control zone 2 on a Denon receiver?
Power in ZONE2 can be turned on or off by pressing ZONE2 ON/OFF on the main unit. Press the input source select button to select the input source to be played. The audio signal of the selected source is output to ZONE2. To perform an operation with the main unit, press ZONE2 SOURCE.

Does the Onkyo tx-nr646 support Zone 2 audio output?
Onkyo lists that info on its website as “Zone 2 Digital-to-Analog Conversion,” followed by a list of supported audio source types (e.g., S/PDIF, Network Audio, USB, HDMI). Its TX-NR646 ($699), for example, supports Zone 2 audio output of S/PDIF (coaxial and optical digital), Network audio, and USB along with analog audio sources.
Does Onkyo support digital to analog audio conversion?
It usually takes digging to find out what those capabilities are. Onkyo lists that info on its website as “Zone 2 Digital-to-Analog Conversion,” followed by a list of supported audio source types (e.g., S/PDIF, Network Audio, USB, HDMI).

How do I connect the Onkyo nr616 to my Network?
This direct digital connection delivers a pure digital signal to the ‘NR616’s superior processor so your music sounds awesome. Use the Ethernet port to connect the ‘NR616 to your broadband home network, or if you have a wireless network, you can use Onkyo’s optional Wi-Fi® adapter.
What is hybrid standby on the Onkyo tx-nr616?
Hybrid Standby: The Onkyo TX-NR616 features “Hybrid Standby” mode to save energy and provide greater levels of convenience. Hybrid Standby Mode provides “HDMI through” functionality and maintains a local network connection while the receiver is essentially powered down.