Connecting 11.1-channel speakers

This system, which is based on a 5.1-channel system, plays back up to 11.1-channels at the same time.

Up to 11.2-channels can be connected by using either UNBALANCED RCA connectors or BALANCED XLR connectors.

This example explains how to make a connection when using UNBALANCED RCA connectors.

Example connection when using two sets of ceiling speakers

Pict SP Layout 11.1 TR TF

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

Conne SP 11.1 TR TF A74U

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

Example connection when using two sets of height speakers

Pict SP Layout 11.1 RH FH

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

Conne SP 11.1 RH FH A74U

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

Example connection when using two sets of Dolby Atmos Enabled speakers

Pict SP Layout 11.1 SD FD

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

Conne SP 11.1 SD FD A74U

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

Example connection for the Auro-3D 10.1-channel system

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

Pict SP Layout 10.1 Auro3D

Set “Height” - “Height Sp” to “5ch” in the menu when connecting in this configuration. link
Next, set “Height” - “Layout” to “Front Height & Surr. Height”. link

Conne SP 10.1 Auro A74U

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, HEIGHT2 RCA connectors and HEIGHT1, HEIGHT2 XLR connectors 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 connectors

Number of height/ceiling speakers

Number of Dolby speakers

Combination pattern

HEIGHT1 RCA and HEIGHT1 XLR

HEIGHT2 RCA and HEIGHT2 XLR

None

None

-

-

-

2 speakers

None

Front Height

Front Height

-

Top Front

Top Front

-

Top Middle

Top Middle

-

Top Rear

Top Rear

-

Rear Height

Rear Height

-

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

Surround 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

None

2 speakers

Front Dolby

Front Dolby

-

Surround Dolby

Surround Dolby

-

Back Dolby

Back Dolby

-

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

Front Height & Back Dolby

Top Front

Back Dolby

Top Front & Surround Dolby

Front Height

Surround Dolby

Top Front & Back Dolby

Top Front

Back Dolby

None

4 speakers

Front Dolby & Surround Dolby

Front Dolby

Surround Dolby

Front Dolby & Back Dolby

Front Dolby

Back Dolby

Combination of height speakers to be used

Connected connectors

Number of height/
ceiling speakers

Number of Dolby
speakers

Combination pattern

HEIGHT1 RCA
and HEIGHT1 XLR

HEIGHT2 RCA

SUBWOOFER 2 PRE OUT

4 speakers

None

Front Height & Surr. Height

Front Height

Surround Height

Subwoofer 2

Front Height & Rear Height Flower Mark

Front Height

Rear Height

Subwoofer 2

5 speakers

None

Front Height & Surr. Height & Top Surround

Front Height

Surround Height

Top Surround

Top Front & Rear Height & Top Surround Flower Mark

Front Height

Rear Height

Top Surround

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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