Connecting 13.1-channel speakers

This system, which is based on a 5.1-channel system, plays back up to 13.1-channels at the same time.

Example connection when using three sets of ceiling speakers

Pict SP Layout 13.1 TF TR TM

Set “Floor” - “Layout” to “5ch & SB” and “Height Sp” to “6ch” in the menu when connecting in this configuration. link

Conne SP 13.1 TF TR TM X85E3

You can change the combination of the HEIGHT1, HEIGHT2 and HEIGHT3 channels in the settings. link

Example connection when using two sets of height speakers and one set of ceiling speakers

Pict SP Layout 13.1 FH RH TM

Set “Floor” - “Layout” to “5ch & SB” and “Height Sp” to “6ch” in the menu when connecting in this configuration. link

Conne SP 13.1 FH RH TM X85E3

You can change the combination of the HEIGHT1, HEIGHT2 and HEIGHT3 channels in the settings. link

Example connection when using two sets of height speakers and one set of front wide speakers

Pict SP Layout 13.1 FH RH FW

Set “Floor” - “Layout” to “5ch & SB & FW” and “Height Sp” to “4ch” in the menu when connecting in this configuration. link

Conne SP 13.1 FH RH FW X85E3

You can change the combination of the HEIGHT1 and HEIGHT2 channels in the settings. link

Example connection when using three sets of Dolby Atmos Enabled speakers

Pict SP Layout 13.1 FD SD BD

Set “Floor” - “Layout” to “5ch & SB” and “Dolby Sp” to “6ch” in the menu when connecting in this configuration. link, link

Conne SP 13.1 FD SD BD X85E3

You can change the combination of the HEIGHT1, HEIGHT2 and HEIGHT3 channels in the settings. link

Example connection for the Auro-3D 13.1-channel system

This speaker configuration is optimized for Auro-3D playback.

Pict SP Layout 13.1 Auro

Set “Floor” - “Layout” to “5ch & SB” and “Height Sp” to “6ch” in the menu when connecting in this configuration. link
Next, set “Height” - “Front Layout” to “Front Height & Center Height” and “Middle Layout” to “Surr. Height & Top Surround”. link

Conne SP 13.1 Auro X85E3

You can change the combination of the HEIGHT1, HEIGHT2 and HEIGHT3 channels in the settings. link

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.

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