I have a Pioneer VSX1122 (like it)
I know this is a similar post to another thread but that person was at least able to turn on zone 2. I have the exact same objective. I want to attaché zone 2 to a wireless transmitter to run a pair of speakers on my condo deck. I purchased a product called RocketFish. I followed the instructions for attaching the components including an analog connection to my cable box.
Based on what I was told I expect that I should be able to turn on zone 2, adjust the volume independent of zone 1, and play Pandora, for example, while zone 1 is playing the cable TV. I use my iPhone interface to run the system.
I turn on zone 2 and the receiver confirms on the display that zone 2 is running. However, the IPhone app doesn't allow me to change the volume. I am able to pick Pandora but all that plays (and very very quietly) through my speakers is the programming on zone 1. So - I don't think I am really in zone 2.
Thanks in advance for any help: Steve