This unit has a built-in 11-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 in each zone			“Amp Assign” settings	Connection page
MAIN ZONE	ZONE2	ZONE3	“Amp Assign” settings	Connection page
5.1-channel playback	2-channel (Pre-out)	2-channel (Pre-out)	Can be set in all “Amp Assign” modes.	link
7.1-channel playback			Can be set in all “Amp Assign” modes.	link
9.1-channel playback			9.1ch + ZONE2 (Default)	link
11.1-channel playback			11.1ch	link
13.1-channel playback			13.1ch	link
9.1-channel playback (bi-amp connection of front speakers)			9.1ch (Bi-Amp)	link
5.1-channel playback (bi-amp connection of front, center and surround speakers)			5.1ch Full Bi-Amp	link
Second front speakers			9.1ch + Front B	link
9.1-channel playback	2-channel (Speaker out)	2-channel (Pre-out)	9.1ch + ZONE2 (Default)	link
9.1-channel playback	2-channel (Pre-out)	2-channel (Speaker out)	9.1ch + ZONE3	link
7.1-channel playback (bi-amp connection of front speakers)	2-channel (Speaker out)	2-channel (Pre-out)	7.1ch (Bi-Amp) + ZONE2	link
7.1-channel playback	2-channel (Speaker out)	2-channel (Speaker out)	7.1ch + ZONE2/3	link
9.1-channel playback	1-channel (Speaker out)	1-channel (Speaker out)	9.1ch + ZONE2/3-MONO	link
13.1-channel playback (using this unit as a pre amplifier)	Not used	Not used	Pre Amplifier	link

The sound mode that can be selected varies according to the speaker configuration.

The following pages provide basic connection examples.

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 13.1-channel systemlink when playing Auro-3D with a 13.1-channel system by adding the Surround Back, Top Surround and Center Height speakers.

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.