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 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			7.1ch (Default)	link
9.1-channel playback			9.1ch	link
5.1-channel playback (bi-amp connection of front speakers)			5.1ch (Bi-Amp)	link
7.1-channel playback + 2-channel speakers for stereo playback			7.1ch/2ch Front	link
5.1-channel playback + second pair of front speakers			5.1ch + Front B	link
5.1-channel playback	2-channel (Speaker out)	2-channel (Pre-out)	5.1ch + ZONE2	link
	2-channel (Pre-out)	2-channel (Speaker out)	5.1ch + ZONE3	link
	1-channel (Speaker out)	1-channel (Speaker out)	5.1ch + ZONE2/3-MONO	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.

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.

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.

You can connect speakers for up to 11-channels for MAIN ZONE. When you connect speakers for 8 or more channels, the output speakers automatically switch according to the input signal and sound mode.

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 & FW” or “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 & SB & FW” or “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 “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

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

Set “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 “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

System for 9.1-channel surround playback.

You can connect speakers for up to 13-channels for MAIN ZONE by using an external power amplifier. When you connect speakers for 10 or more channels, the output speakers automatically switch according to the input signal and sound mode.

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 “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 “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 “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

The combination of the HEIGHT1 and HEIGHT2 channels can be changed to the following patterns according to the speaker system being used.
Set this from “Amp Assign” in the menu. link

Combination of height speakers to be used			Connected terminals
Number of height/ceiling speakers	Number of Dolby Speakers	Combination pattern	HEIGHT1 SPEAKER	HEIGHT2 PRE OUT
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
		Front Height & Top Rear	Front Height	Top Rear
		Front Height & Rear Height	Front Height	Rear Height
		Top Front & Top Rear	Top Front	Top Rear
		Top Front & Rear Height	Top Front	Rear Height
		Top Middle & Rear Height	Top Middle	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
		Front Dolby & Rear Height	Front Dolby	Rear Height
		Front Height & Surr. Dolby	Front Height	Surround Dolby
		Top Front & Surround Dolby	Top Front	Surround Dolby
None	4 speakers	Front Dolby & Surround Dolby	Front Dolby	Surround Dolby

Upgrade (Auro-3D)

Combination of height speakers to be used			Connected terminals
Number of height/ceiling speakers	Number of Dolby Speakers	Combination pattern	HEIGHT1 SPEAKER	HEIGHT2 PRE OUT
4 speakers	None	Front Height & Surr. Height	Front Height	Surround Height
4 speakers	None	Front Height & Rear Height	Front Height	Rear Height

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.

5.1-channel (bi-amp connection of front speakers)

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.

NOTE

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

7.1-channel + speakers used exclusively for 2-channel playback

You can connect speakers used exclusively for 2-channel playback, which are used for the direct and stereo modes, and speakers used exclusively for 7.1 multi-channel playback. The speakers used exclusively for multi-channel playback and the speakers used exclusively for 2-channel playback are automatically switched for playback in accordance with the sound mode.

5.1-channel + second pair of front speakers

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

5.1-channel (MAIN ZONE) + 2-channel (ZONE2 or ZONE3)

This type of configuration plays back 5.1-channels in MAIN ZONE and 2-channels in ZONE2.
(Speakers can output audio from ZONE3 instead of ZONE2 (Assign Mode: 5.1ch + ZONE3).)

5.1-channel (MAIN ZONE) + 1-channel (ZONE2) + 1-channel (ZONE3)

This type of configuration plays back 5.1-channels in MAIN ZONE and 1-channel (monaural) in ZONE2 and ZONE3.

Connecting an external power amplifier

You can use this unit as a pre-amp by connecting an external power amplifier to the PRE OUT connectors. By adding a power amplifier to each channel, the realness of the sound can be further enhanced.

Select the terminal to use and connect the device.

When using just one surround back speaker, connect it to the left channel (L) terminal.

Speaker configuration and “Amp Assign” settings

Selecting a sound mode