Speaker configuration and “Amp Assign” settings

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 and zone

“Amp Assign” settings

Connection page

MAIN ZONE

ZONE2

5.1-channel

2-channel (Pre-out)

Can be set in all “Amp Assign” modes.

7.1-channel (surround back)

2-channel (Pre-out)

Surround Back

7.1-channel (front height)

2-channel (Pre-out)

Front Height

7.1-channel (top front)

2-channel (Pre-out)

Top Front

7.1-channel (top middle)

2-channel (Pre-out)

Top Middle

7.1-channel (front Dolby Atmos Enabled speaker)

2-channel (Pre-out)

Front Dolby

7.1-channel (surround Dolby Atmos Enabled speaker)

2-channel (Pre-out)

Surround Dolby

5.1-channel (bi-amp connection for front speaker)

2-channel (Pre-out)

Bi-Amp

5.1-channel + second pair of front speaker

2-channel (Pre-out)

Front B

5.1-channel

2-channel
(Speaker out)

ZONE2 (Default)

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.

5.1-channel playback

This serves as a basic 5.1-channel surround system.

Pict AmpAssign 5.1
Conne SP 5.1 X1300E3

7.1-channel playback

System for 7.1-channel surround playback.

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.

Pict SurrBack SP Layout X2200

Set “Assign Mode” to “Surround Back” in the menu. link

Conne SP 7.1 SB X1300E3

When using a single surround back speaker, connect it to the SURROUND BACK L terminal.

Example connections when using front height speakers

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

Pict FrontHeight SP Layout X2200

Set “Assign Mode” to “Front Height” in the menu. link

Conne SP 7.1 FH X1300E3

Example connections when using top front speakers

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

Pict TopFront SP Layout X2200

Set “Assign Mode” to “Top Front” in the menu. link

Conne SP 7.1 TF X1300E3

Example connections when using top middle speakers

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

Pict TopMiddle SP Layout X2200

Set “Assign Mode” to “Top Middle” in the menu. link

Conne SP 7.1 TM X1300E3

Example connections when using front Dolby Atmos Enabled speakers

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

Pict FrontDolby SP Layout X2200

Set “Assign Mode” to “Front Dolby” in the menu. link

Conne SP 7.1 FD X1300E3

Example connections when using surround Dolby Atmos Enabled speakers

This 7.1-channel surround system is the same as a basic 5.1-channel system but with surround Dolby Atmos Enabled speakers.

Pict SurrDolby SP Layout X2200

Set “Assign Mode” to “Surround Dolby” in the menu. link

Conne SP 7.1 SD X1300E3

5.1-channel playback (bi-amp connection of front speaker)

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.

Pict AmpAssign 5.1 BiAmp

Set “Assign Mode” to “Bi-Amp” in the menu. link

NOTE

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

Conne SP 5.1 BiAmp X1300E3

5.1-channel playback + second pair of front speaker

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

Pict AmpAssign 5.1 FB

Set “Assign Mode” to “Front B” in the menu. link

Conne SP 5.1 FB X1300E3

5.1-channel playback (MAIN ZONE) + 2-channel playback (ZONE2)

This connection method constructs a 5.1-channel speaker system in the MAIN ZONE and a 2-channel system in ZONE2.

MAIN ZONE

Pict AmpAssign 5.1 Main

ZONE2

Pict AmpAssign ZONE2
Conne SP 5.1 ZONE2 X1300E3

Set “Assign Mode” to “ZONE2” in the menu. link

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