Connecting 9.1-channel speakers

This system, which is based on a 5.1-channel system, plays back up to 9.1-channels at the same time.

You can connect speakers for up to 11-channels for MAIN ZONE. 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 one set of ceiling speakers

Pict SP Layout 9.1 TM

Set “Height” - “Height Sp” to “2ch” in the menu when connecting in this configuration. link

Conne SP 9.1 TM S72U

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

Pict SP Layout 9.1 TR TF

Set “Height” - “Height Sp” to “4ch” in the menu when connecting in this configuration. link

Conne SP 9.1 TR TF S72U

You can change the combination of the HEIGHT1 and HEIGHT2 channels in the settings. link

Example connection when using one set of height speakers

Pict SP Layout 9.1 FH

Set “Height” - “Height Sp” to “2ch” in the menu when connecting in this configuration. link

Conne SP 9.1 FH S72U

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

Pict SP Layout 9.1 RH FH

Set “Height” - “Height Sp” to “4ch” in the menu when connecting in this configuration. link

Conne SP 9.1 RH FH S72U

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

Pict SP Layout 9.1 FD

Set “Height” - “Dolby Sp” to “2ch” in the menu when connecting in this configuration. link

Conne SP 9.1 FD S72U

The surround Dolby or back 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

Pict SP Layout 9.1 SD FD

Set “Height” - “Dolby Sp” to “4ch” in the menu when connecting in this configuration. link

Conne SP 9.1 SD FD S72U

You can change the combination of the HEIGHT1 and HEIGHT2 channels in the settings. link

Example connection for the Auro-3D 9.1-channel system

This speaker configuration is optimized for Auro-3D playback.

Pict SP Layout 9.1 Auro3D

Set “Height” - “Height Sp” to “4ch” in the menu when connecting in this configuration. link
Next, set “Height” - “Layout” to “Front Height & Surr. Height”. link

Conne SP 9.1 Auro S72U

You can change the combination of the HEIGHT1 and HEIGHT2 channels in the settings. link

For the best Auro-3D experience Surround Height speakers are recommended, however you may substitute Rear Height speakers from a Dolby Atmos speaker setup in place of Surround Height speakers.

Channels output from the HEIGHT1 and HEIGHT2 speaker terminals can be changed to the following patterns according to the speaker systems being used.
Set this from “Amp Assign” in the menu. link

Combination of height speakers to be used

Connected terminals

Number of height/ceiling speakers

Number of Dolby Speakers

Combination pattern

HEIGHT1 SPEAKER

HEIGHT2 SPEAKER

2 speakers

None

Front Height

Front Height

-

Top Front

Top Front

-

Top Middle

Top Middle

-

Top Rear

Top Rear

-

Rear Height

Rear Height

-

None

2 speakers

Front Dolby

Front Dolby

-

Surround Dolby

Surround Dolby

-

Back Dolby

Back Dolby

-

4 speakers

None

Front Height & Top Middle

Front Height

Top Middle

Front Height & Top Rear

Front Height

Top Rear

Front Height & Rear Height Flower Mark

Front Height

Rear Height

Front Height & Surr. Height

Front Height

Surr. Height

Top Front & Top Rear

Top Front

Top Rear

Top Front & Rear Height

Top Front

Rear Height

Top Middle & Rear Height

Top Middle

Rear Height

2 speakers

2 speakers

Front Dolby & Top Rear

Front Dolby

Top Rear

Front Dolby & Rear Height

Front Dolby

Rear Height

Front Height & Surr. Dolby

Front Height

Surround Dolby

Top Front & Surr. Dolby

Top Front

Surround Dolby

None

4 speakers

Front Dolby & Surround Dolby

Front Dolby

Surround Dolby

For the best Auro-3D experience Surround Height speakers are recommended, however you may substitute Rear Height speakers from a Dolby Atmos speaker setup in place of Surround Height speakers.

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