Playback speaker in MAIN ZONE	“Amp Assign” settings	Connection page
5.1-channel playback	11.1ch (Default)	link
7.1-channel playback	11.1ch (Default)	link
9.1-channel playback	11.1ch (Default)	link
11.1-channel playback	11.1ch (Default)	link
9.1-channel playback (bi-amp connection of front speakers)	9.1ch (Bi-Amp)	link
9.1-channel playback + second pair of front speakers	9.1ch + Front B	link

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.

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.

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.

Set “Floor” - “Layout” to “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 & 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.

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

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.

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

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

Example connection when using two sets of Dolby Atmos Enabled speakers

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

Upgrade (Auro-3D)

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

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

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

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

Set “Height” - “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 two sets of height speakers

Set “Height” - “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 two sets of Dolby Atmos Enabled speakers

Set “Height” - “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

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

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

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

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
Front wide speaker	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
	None	4 speakers	Front Dolby & Back Dolby	Front Dolby	Back Dolby	Front Wide

Front wide speaker	Combination of height speakers to be used			Connected connectors
Front wide speaker	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
	None	4 speakers	Front Dolby & Back Dolby	Front Dolby	Back Dolby	Back Dolby

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Front wide speaker	Combination of height speakers to be used			Connected connectors
Front wide speaker	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
	4 speakers	None	Front Height & Rear Height	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
	5 speakers	None	Top Front & Rear Height & Top Surround	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
	4 speakers	None	Front Height & Rear Height	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
	5 speakers	None	Top Front & Rear Height & Top Surround	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.

NOTE

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

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