Speaker configuration and “Amp Assign” settings

This system configuration plays back 11-channels. You can create speaker systems such as a bi-amp connection by changing the “Amp Assign” settings.

Perform “Amp Assign” settings to suit the number of rooms and speaker configuration to be installed. link

Playback speaker in MAIN ZONE

“Amp Assign” settings

Connection page

5.1-channel playback

11.1ch (Default)

7.1-channel playback

11.1ch (Default)

9.1-channel playback

11.1ch (Default)

11.1-channel playback

11.1ch (Default)

9.1-channel playback (bi-amp connection of front speakers)

9.1ch (Bi-Amp)

9.1-channel playback + second pair of front speakers

9.1ch + Front B

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.

Upgrade (Auro-3D)

Refer to the example connection for Example connection for the Auro-3D 9.1-channel systemlink when playing Auro-3D with a 9.1-channel system using the basic 5.1-channel system and the front height and surround height speakers.
Also refer to the connection example for Example connection for the Auro-3D 10.1-channel systemlink when playing Auro-3D with a 10.1 channel system by adding the top surround speaker.

In addition to the connections described in p.link - link, this unit allows for various speaker connections with the “Amp Assign” setting.

Also refer to the menu screen in “View Terminal Config.” on the “Amp Assign” setting screen, which shows how to make connections in your environment.

GUI ViewTerminalConfig AV7702II

Standard configuration and connection

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

When using UNBALANCED RCA connectors for connection, set the input change switch to “UNBALANCED” on MM8077.

When using BALANCED XLR connectors for connection, set the input change switch to “BALANCED” on MM8077.

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

5.1-channel playback

This serves as a basic 5.1-channel surround system.

Pict AmpAssign 5.1
Conne SP 5.1 AV7702II

7.1-channel playback

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.

Pict SP Layout 7.1 SB

Set “Floor” - “Layout” to “5ch & SB” in the menu when connecting in this configuration. link

Conne SP 7.1 SB AV7702II

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.

Pict SP Layout 7.1 FW
Conne SP 7.1 FW AV7702II

Set “Floor” - “Layout” to “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.

Pict SP Layout 7.1 TM
Conne SP 7.1 TM AV7702II

Set “Floor” - “Layout” to “5ch” and “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 connections when using height speakers

Pict SP Layout 7.1 FH
Conne SP 7.1 FH AV7702II

Set “Floor” - “Layout” to “5ch” and “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 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.

Pict SP Layout 7.1 FD
Conne SP 7.1 FD AV7702II

Set “Floor” - “Layout” to “5ch” and “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

9.1-channel playback

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

Example connection when using surround back and front wide speakers

Pict SP Layout 9.1 SB FW
Conne SP 9.1 SB FW AV7702II

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

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 AV7702II

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 “Floor” - “Layout” to “5ch” or set “5ch & SB” and “Height Sp” to “4ch” in the menu when connecting in this configuration. link

Conne SP 9.1 TF TR AV7702II

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 AV7702II

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 “Floor” - “Layout” to “5ch” or set “5ch & SB” and “Height Sp” to “4ch” in the menu when connecting in this configuration. link

Conne SP 9.1 FH RH AV7702II

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 AV7702II

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

Pict SP Layout 9.1 SD FD

Set “Floor” - “Layout” to “5ch” or set “5ch & SB” and “Dolby Sp” to “4ch” in the menu when connecting in this configuration. link

Conne SP 9.1 FD SD AV7702II

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

Upgrade (Auro-3D)

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 “Floor” - “Layout” to “5ch” or set “5ch & SB” and “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 AV7702II

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

11.1-channel playback

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

You can connect speakers for up to 13-channels for MAIN ZONE. When you connect speakers for 12 or more channels, the output speakers automatically switch according to the input signal and sound mode.

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 AV7702II

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 AV7702II

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 AV7702II

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

Upgrade (Auro-3D)

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. Next, set “Height” - “Layout” to “Front Height & Surr. Height”.

Conne SP 10.1 Auro AV7702II

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

Channels output from the HEIGHT1, HEIGHT2 RCA connectors and HEIGHT1, FRONT WIDE/HEIGHT2 XLR connectors can be changed to the following patterns according to the speaker systems being used.
The two sets of height speakers can be used if you are not using the front wide speakers. Set this from “Amp Assign” in the menu. link

Front wide speaker

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

FRONT WIDE/HEIGHT2 XLR

Used

None

None

-

-

-

Front Wide

2 speakers

None

Front Height

Front Height

-

Front Wide

Top Front

Top Front

-

Front Wide

Top Middle

Top Middle

-

Front Wide

Top Rear

Top Rear

-

Front Wide

Rear Height

Rear Height

-

Front Wide

4 speakers

None

Front Height & Top Middle

Front Height

Top Middle

Front Wide

Front Height & Top Rear

Front Height

Top Rear

Front Wide

Front Height & Rear Height

Front Height

Rear Height

Front Wide

Top Front & Top Rear

Top Front

Top Rear

Front Wide

Top Front & Rear Height

Top Front

Rear Height

Front Wide

Top Middle & Rear Height

Top Middle

Rear Height

Front Wide

None

2 speakers

Front Dolby

Front Dolby

-

Front Wide

Surround Dolby

Surround Dolby

-

Front Wide

Back Dolby

Back Dolby

-

Front Wide

2 speakers

2 speakers

Front Dolby & Top Rear

Front Dolby

Top Rear

Front Wide

Front Dolby & Rear Height

Front Dolby

Rear Height

Front Wide

Front Height & Surr. Dolby

Front Height

Surround Dolby

Front Wide

Front Height & Back Dolby

Top Front

Back Dolby

Front Wide

Top Front & Surround Dolby

Front Height

Surround Dolby

Front Wide

Top Front & Back Dolby

Top Front

Back Dolby

Front Wide

None

4 speakers

Front Dolby & Surround Dolby

Front Dolby

Surround Dolby

Front Wide

Front Dolby & Back Dolby

Front Dolby

Back Dolby

Front Wide

Front wide speaker

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

FRONT WIDE/HEIGHT2 XLR

Not used

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

Top Middle

Front Height & Top Rear

Front Height

Top Rear

Top Rear

Front Height & Rear Height

Front Height

Rear Height

Rear Height

Top Front & Top Rear

Top Front

Top Rear

Top Rear

Top Front & Rear Height

Top Front

Rear Height

Rear Height

Top Middle & Rear Height

Top Middle

Rear Height

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

Top Rear

Front Dolby & Rear Height

Front Dolby

Rear Height

Rear Height

Front Height & Surr. Dolby

Front Height

Surround Dolby

Surround Dolby

Front Height & Back Dolby

Top Front

Back Dolby

Back Dolby

Top Front & Surround Dolby

Front Height

Surround Dolby

Surround Dolby

Top Front & Back Dolby

Top Front

Back Dolby

Back Dolby

None

4 speakers

Front Dolby & Surround Dolby

Front Dolby

Surround Dolby

Surround Dolby

Front Dolby & Back Dolby

Front Dolby

Back Dolby

Back Dolby

Upgrade (Auro-3D)

Front wide speaker

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

FRONT WIDE/
HEIGHT2 XLR

SUBWOOFER 2 PRE OUT

Used

4 speakers

None

Front Height & Surr. Height

Front Height

Surround Height

Front Wide

Subwoofer 2

Front Height & Rear Height Flower Mark

Front Height

Rear Height

Front Wide

Subwoofer 2

5 speakers

None

Front Height & Surr. Height & Top Surround

Front Height

Surround Height

Front Wide

Top Surround

Top Front & Rear Height & Top Surround Flower Mark

Front Height

Rear Height

Front Wide

Top Surround

Not used

4 speakers

None

Front Height & Surr. Height

Front Height

Surround Height

Surround Height

Subwoofer 2

Front Height & Rear Height Flower Mark

Front Height

Rear Height

Rear Height

Subwoofer 2

5 speakers

None

Front Height & Surr. Height & Top Surround

Front Height

Surround Height

Surround Height

Top Surround

Top Front & Rear Height & Top Surround Flower Mark

Front Height

Rear 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.

9.1-channel playback (bi-amp connection of front speakers)

This system plays back 9.1-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.

Pict SP Layout 7.1 BiAmp
NOTE

When making bi-amp connections, be sure to remove the short-circuiting plate or wire between the speaker’s woofer and tweeter terminals.

Conne SP 9.1 BiAmp AV7702II

The height speakers, ceiling speakers and Dolby Atmos Enabled speakers can be connected to the HEIGHT1 speaker terminals. Set the speaker to be connected from “Height” - “Layout” in the menu. link

9.1-channel playback + second pair of front speakers

This system enables switching playback between front speakers A and B as desired.

Pict SP Layout 7.1 FB
Conne SP 9.1 FB AV7702II

The height speakers, ceiling speakers and Dolby Atmos Enabled speakers can be connected to the HEIGHT1 speaker terminals. Set the speaker to be connected from “Height” - “Layout” in the menu. link

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