Speaker configuration and “Amp Assign” settings

This unit has a built-in 13-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

5.1-channel playback

2-channel (Pre-out)

2-channel (Pre-out)

Can be set in all “Amp Assign” modes.

7.1-channel playback

Can be set in all “Amp Assign” modes except for “5.1ch Full Bi-Amp”.

9.1-channel playback

13.1-channel playback

13.1ch

13.1-channel playback (Dolby Atmos and Auro-3D)

13.1ch

11.1-channel playback (bi-amp connection of front speakers)

11.1ch (Bi-Amp)

5.1-channel playback (bi-amp connection of front, center and surround speakers)

5.1ch Full Bi-Amp

Second front speakers

11.1ch + Front B

11.1-channel playback

2-channel
(Speaker out)

2-channel (Pre-out)

11.1ch + ZONE2 (Default)

11.1-channel playback

2-channel (Pre-out)

2-channel
(Speaker out)

11.1ch + ZONE3

9.1-channel playback (bi-amp connection of front speakers)

2-channel
(Speaker out)

2-channel (Pre-out)

9.1ch (Bi-Amp) + ZONE2

9.1-channel playback

2-channel
(Speaker out)

2-channel
(Speaker out)

9.1ch + ZONE2/3

11.1-channel playback

1-channel
(Speaker out)

1-channel
(Speaker out)

11.1ch + ZONE2/3-MONO

13.1-channel playback (using this unit as a pre amplifier)

Not used

Not used

Pre Amplifier

The sound mode that can be selected varies according to the speaker configuration. See “Sound modes and channel output” link for the sound modes that are supported.

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.

GUI ViewTerminalConfig X85

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