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Speaker configuration and “Amp Assign” settings
This unit has a built-in 7-channel power amplifier. In addition to the basic 5.1-channel system, a variety of speaker systems can be configured by changing the “Amp Assign” settings to suit the application, such as 7.1-channel systems, bi-amp connections and 2-channel systems for multi-zone playback. link
Perform “Amp Assign” settings to suit the number of rooms and speaker configuration to be installed. link
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Playback speaker in each zone |
“Amp Assign” settings |
Connection page |
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MAIN ZONE |
ZONE2 |
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5.1-channel playback |
2-channel (Pre-out) |
Can be set in all “Amp Assign” modes. |
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7.1-channel playback |
7.1ch |
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9.1-channel playback |
9.1ch |
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5.1-channel playback (bi-amp connection of front speakers) |
5.1ch (Bi-Amp) |
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7.1-channel playback + 2-channel speakers for stereo playback |
7.1ch/2ch Front |
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5.1-channel playback + second pair of front speakers |
5.1ch + Front B |
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5.1-channel playback |
2-channel
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5.1ch + ZONE2 (Default) |
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The sound mode that can be selected varies according to the speaker configuration. See “Relationship between sound modes and channel output” link for the sound modes that are supported.
The following pages provide basic connection examples.
5.1-channel playback
This serves as a basic 5.1-channel surround system.
7.1-channel playback
System for 7.1-channel surround playback.
You can connect speakers for up to 11-channels for MAIN ZONE. When you connect speakers for 8 or more channels, the output speakers automatically switch according to the input signal and sound mode.
Example connections when using surround back speakers
This 7.1-channel surround system is the same as a basic 5.1-channel system but with surround back speakers.
Set “Floor” - “Layout” to “5ch & SB & FW” or “5ch & SB” in the menu when connecting in this configuration. link
When using a single surround back speaker, connect it to the SURROUND BACK L terminal.
Example connections when using front wide speakers
This 7.1-channel surround system is the same as a basic 5.1-channel system but with front wide speakers.
Set “Floor” - “Layout” to “5ch & SB & FW” or “5ch & FW” in the menu when connecting in this configuration. link
Example connections when using ceiling speakers
This 7.1-channel surround system is the same as a basic 5.1-channel system but with ceiling speakers.
Example connections when using height speakers
This 7.1-channel surround system is the same as a basic 5.1-channel system but with front height speakers.
Example connections when using Dolby Atmos Enabled speakers
This 7.1-channel surround system is the same as a basic 5.1-channel system but with front Dolby speakers.
9.1-channel playback
System for 9.1-channel surround playback.
You can connect speakers for up to 13-channels for MAIN ZONE by using an external power amplifier. When you connect speakers for 10 or more channels, the output speakers automatically switch according to the input signal and sound mode.
Example connection when using surround back and front wide speakers
Set “Floor” - “Layout” to “5ch & SB & FW” in the menu when connecting in this configuration. link
Example connection when using one set of ceiling speakers
Set “Height” - “Height Sp” to “2ch” in the menu when connecting in this configuration. link
The top front or top rear speakers can be connected instead of the top middle speakers. In this case, set the ceiling speakers to be connected under “Height” - “Layout” in the menu. link
Example connection when using two sets of ceiling speakers
Set “Height Sp” to “4ch” in the menu when connecting in this configuration. link
You can change the combination of the HEIGHT1 and HEIGHT2 channels in the settings. link
Example connection when using one set of height speakers
Set “Height” - “Height Sp” to “2ch” in the menu when connecting in this configuration. link
The rear height speakers can be connected instead of the front height speakers. In this case, set the height speakers to be connected under “Height” - “Layout” in the menu. link
Example connection when using two sets of height speakers
Set “Height Sp” to “4ch” in the menu when connecting in this configuration. link
You can change the combination of the HEIGHT1 and HEIGHT2 channels in the settings. link
Example connection when using one set of Dolby Atmos Enabled speakers
Set “Height” - “Dolby Sp” to “2ch” in the menu when connecting in this configuration. link
The surround Dolby speakers can be connected instead of the front Dolby speakers. In this case, set the Dolby Atmos Enabled speakers to be connected under “Height” - “Layout” in the menu. link
Example connection when using two sets of Dolby Atmos Enabled speakers
Set “Dolby Sp” to “4ch” in the menu when connecting in this configuration. link
You can change the combination of the HEIGHT1 and HEIGHT2 channels in the settings. link
The combination of the HEIGHT1 and HEIGHT2 channels can be changed to the following patterns according to the speaker system being used.
Set this from “Amp Assign” in the menu. link
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Combination of height speakers to be used |
Connected terminals |
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Number of height/ceiling speakers |
Number of Dolby Speakers |
Combination pattern |
HEIGHT1 SPEAKER |
HEIGHT2 PRE OUT |
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2 speakers |
None |
Front Height |
Front Height |
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Top Front |
Top Front |
- |
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Top Middle |
Top Middle |
- |
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Top Rear |
Top Rear |
- |
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Rear Height |
Rear Height |
- |
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4 speakers |
None |
Front Height & Top Middle |
Front Height |
Top Middle |
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Front Height & Top Rear |
Front Height |
Top Rear |
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Front Height & Rear Height |
Front Height |
Rear Height |
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Top Front & Top Rear |
Top Front |
Top Rear |
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Top Front & Rear Height |
Top Front |
Rear Height |
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Top Middle & Rear Height |
Top Middle |
Rear Height |
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None |
2 speakers |
Front Dolby |
Front Dolby |
- |
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Surround Dolby |
Surround Dolby |
- |
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Back Dolby |
Back Dolby |
- |
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2 speakers |
2 speakers |
Front Dolby & Top Rear |
Front Dolby |
Top Rear |
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Front Dolby & Rear Height |
Front Dolby |
Rear Height |
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Front Height & Surr. Dolby |
Front Height |
Surround Dolby |
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Top Front & Surround Dolby |
Top Front |
Surround Dolby |
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None |
4 speakers |
Front Dolby & Surround Dolby |
Front Dolby |
Surround Dolby |
5.1-channel (bi-amp connection of front speakers)
This system plays back 5.1-channels. You can use the bi-amp connection for front speakers. Bi-amp connection is a method to connect separate amplifiers to the tweeter terminal and woofer terminal of a speaker that supports bi-amplification. This connection enables back EMF (power returned without being output) from the woofer to flow into the tweeter without affecting the sound quality, producing a higher sound quality.
NOTE
When making bi-amp connections, be sure to remove the short-circuiting plate or wire between the speaker’s woofer and tweeter terminals.
7.1-channel + speakers used exclusively for 2-channel playback
You can connect speakers used exclusively for 2-channel playback, which are used for the direct and stereo modes, and speakers used exclusively for 7.1 multi-channel playback. The speakers used exclusively for multi-channel playback and the speakers used exclusively for 2-channel playback are automatically switched for playback in accordance with the sound mode.
5.1-channel + second pair of front speakers
This system enables switching playback between front speakers A and B as desired.
5.1-channel (MAIN ZONE) + 2-channel (ZONE2)
This type of configuration plays back 5.1-channels in MAIN ZONE and 2-channels in ZONE2.
Connecting an external power amplifier
You can use this unit as a pre-amp by connecting an external power amplifier to the PRE OUT connectors. By adding a power amplifier to each channel, the realness of the sound can be further enhanced.
Select the terminal to use and connect the device.
When using just one surround back speaker, connect it to the left channel (L) terminal.