Connecting multi-zone speakers

11.1-channel playback (MAIN ZONE) + 2-channel playback (ZONE2 or ZONE3)

This type of configuration plays back 11.1-channels in MAIN ZONE and 2-channels in ZONE2.
(Speakers can output audio from ZONE3 instead of ZONE2 (Assign Mode: 11.1ch + ZONE3)).

Pict SP Layout 11.1 2ch
Conne SP 11.1 2ch X85E3

The height speakers, ceiling speakers and Dolby Atmos Enabled speakers can be connected to the HEIGHT1 and HEIGHT2 speaker terminals. Set the speaker to be connected from “Height” in the menu. link

9.1-channel playback (bi-amp connection of front speakers: MAIN ZONE) + 2-channel playback (ZONE2)

This type of configuration plays back 9.1-channels in MAIN ZONE and 2-channels in ZONE2. You can use the bi-amp connection for front speakers in MAIN ZONE.

Pict SP Layout 9.1 BiAmp 2ch
Conne SP 9.1 BiAmp 2ch X85E3

The height speakers, ceiling speakers and Dolby Atmos Enabled speakers can be connected to the HEIGHT1 and HEIGHT2 speaker terminals. Set the speaker to be connected from “Height” in the menu. link

9.1-channel playback (MAIN ZONE) + 2-channel playback (ZONE2) + 2-channel playback (ZONE3)

This type of configuration plays back 9.1-channels in MAIN ZONE and 2-channels in ZONE2 and ZONE3.

Pict SP Layout 9.1 2ch
Conne SP 9.1 2ch X85E3

The height speakers, ceiling speakers and Dolby Atmos Enabled speakers can be connected to the HEIGHT1 and HEIGHT2 speaker terminals. Set the speaker to be connected from “Height” in the menu. link

11.1-channel playback (MAIN ZONE) + 1-channel playback (ZONE2) + 1-channel playback (ZONE3)

This type of configuration plays back 11.1-channels in MAIN ZONE and 1-channel (monaural) in ZONE2 and ZONE3.

Pict SP Layout 11.1 1ch
Conne SP 11.1 1ch X85E3

The height speakers, ceiling speakers and Dolby Atmos Enabled speakers can be connected to the HEIGHT1 and HEIGHT2 speaker terminals. Set the speaker to be connected from “Height” in the menu. link

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.

Conne PRE OUT X85E2

Set “Assign Mode” to “Pre Amplifier” if connecting all channels to the Pre-out terminals using an external amplifier. link
This stops operation of the internal power amplifier of this unit, reducing interference in the pre amplifier created by the power amplifier.

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

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