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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
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Playback speaker in MAIN ZONE |
“Amp Assign” settings |
Connection page |
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5.1-channel playback |
11.1ch (Default) |
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7.1-channel playback |
11.1ch (Default) |
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9.1-channel playback |
11.1ch (Default) |
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11.1-channel playback |
11.1ch (Default) |
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9.1-channel playback (bi-amp connection of front speakers) |
9.1ch (Bi-Amp) |
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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.
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 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.
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 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
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 “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.
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.
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
Upgrade (Auro-3D)
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, 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
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Combination of height speakers to be used |
Connected connectors |
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Number of height/ceiling speakers |
Number of Dolby speakers |
Combination pattern |
HEIGHT1 RCA and HEIGHT1 XLR |
HEIGHT2 RCA and HEIGHT2 XLR |
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None |
None |
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- |
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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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Front Height & Back Dolby |
Top Front |
Back Dolby |
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Top Front & Surround Dolby |
Front Height |
Surround Dolby |
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Top Front & Back Dolby |
Top Front |
Back Dolby |
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None |
4 speakers |
Front Dolby & Surround Dolby |
Front Dolby |
Surround Dolby |
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Front Dolby & Back Dolby |
Front Dolby |
Back Dolby |
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Upgrade (Auro-3D)
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Combination of height speakers to be used |
Connected connectors |
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Number of height/ |
Number of Dolby |
Combination pattern |
HEIGHT1 RCA |
HEIGHT2 RCA |
SUBWOOFER 2 PRE OUT |
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4 speakers |
None |
Front Height & Surr. Height |
Front Height |
Surround Height |
Subwoofer 2 |
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Front Height & Rear Height |
Front Height |
Rear Height |
Subwoofer 2 |
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5 speakers |
None |
Front Height & Surr. Height & Top Surround |
Front Height |
Surround Height |
Top Surround |
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Top Front & Rear Height & Top Surround |
Front Height |
Rear Height |
Top Surround |
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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
9.1-channel playback + second pair of front speakers
This system enables switching playback between front speakers A and B as desired.
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