This unit has a built-in 7-channel power amplifier. In addition to the basic 5.1-channel system, a variety of speaker systems can be configured by changing the “Amp Assign” settings to suit the application, such as 7.1-channel systems, bi-amp connections and 2-channel systems for multi-zone playback. link

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

Playback speaker and zone		“Amp Assign” settings	Connection page
MAIN ZONE	ZONE2	“Amp Assign” settings	Connection page
5.1-channel	2-channel (Pre-out)	Can be set in all “Amp Assign” modes.	link
7.1-channel (surround back)	2-channel (Pre-out)	Surround Back	link
7.1-channel (front height)	2-channel (Pre-out)	Front Height	link
7.1-channel (top front)	2-channel (Pre-out)	Top Front	link
7.1-channel (top middle)	2-channel (Pre-out)	Top Middle	link
7.1-channel (front Dolby Atmos Enabled speaker)	2-channel (Pre-out)	Front Dolby	link
7.1-channel (surround Dolby Atmos Enabled speaker)	2-channel (Pre-out)	Surround Dolby	link
5.1-channel (bi-amp connection for front speaker)	2-channel (Pre-out)	Bi-Amp	link
5.1-channel + second pair of front speaker	2-channel (Pre-out)	Front B	link
5.1-channel	2-channel (Speaker out)	ZONE2 (Default)	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.

5.1-channel playback

This serves as a basic 5.1-channel surround system.

7.1-channel playback

System for 7.1-channel surround 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 “Assign Mode” to “Surround Back” in the menu. link

When using a single surround back speaker, connect it to the SURROUND BACK L terminal.

Example connections when using front height speakers

This 7.1-channel surround system is the same as a basic 5.1-channel system but with front height speakers.

Set “Assign Mode” to “Front Height” in the menu. link

Example connections when using top front speakers

This 7.1-channel surround system is the same as a basic 5.1-channel system but with top front speakers.

Set “Assign Mode” to “Top Front” in the menu. link

Example connections when using top middle speakers

This 7.1-channel surround system is the same as a basic 5.1-channel system but with top middle speakers.

Set “Assign Mode” to “Top Middle” in the menu. link

Example connections when using front Dolby Atmos Enabled speakers

This 7.1-channel surround system is the same as a basic 5.1-channel system but with front Dolby Atmos Enabled speakers.

Set “Assign Mode” to “Front Dolby” in the menu. link

Example connections when using surround Dolby Atmos Enabled speakers

This 7.1-channel surround system is the same as a basic 5.1-channel system but with surround Dolby Atmos Enabled speakers.

Set “Assign Mode” to “Surround Dolby” in the menu. link

5.1-channel playback (bi-amp connection of front speaker)

This system plays back 5.1-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.