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”link settings to suit the application, such as 7.1-channel systems, bi-amp connections and 2-channel systems for multi-zone playback.

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

Not used

ZONE2 (Default)

7.1-channel (surround back)

Not used

Surround Back

7.1-channel (front height)

Not used

Front Height

7.1-channel (front wide)

Not used

Front Wide

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

Not used

Bi-Amp

5.1-channel + front speaker of second unit

Not used

Front B

5.1-channel

2-channel

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.

Standard configuration and connection

5.1-channel

This serves as a basic 5.1-channel surround system.
Sound modes such as Dolby Pro Logic 2-Roman Numeral are supported.

Pict AmpAssign 5.1
Conne SP 5.1 AVRX3100WE3

7.1-channel (surround back)

This 7.1-channel surround system is the same as a basic 5.1-channel system but with surround back speakers.
Sound modes such as Dolby Pro Logic 2-Roman Numeral x are supported.

Pict AmpAssign 7.1 SB
Conne SP 7.1 SB AVRX3100WE3

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

7.1-channel (front height)

This 7.1-channel surround system is the same as a basic 5.1-channel system but with front height speakers.
Sound modes such as Dolby Pro Logic 2-Roman Numeral z are supported.

Pict AmpAssign 7.1 FH
Conne SP 7.1 FH AVRX3100WE3

7.1-channel (front wide)

This 7.1-channel surround system is the same as a basic 5.1-channel system but with front wide speakers.
Sound modes such as DTS Neo:X are supported.

Pict AmpAssign 7.1 FW
Conne SP 7.1 FW AVRX3100WE3

Applied configuration and connection

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

This is a method of connecting separate amplifiers to the tweeter terminals and woofer terminals of bi-amp compatible speakers. 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
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 AVRX3100WE3

5.1-channel + front speaker of second unit

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

Pict AmpAssign 5.1 FB
Conne SP 5.1 FB AVRX3100WE3

5.1-channel (MAIN ZONE) + 2-channel (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 AVRX3100WE3

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 ExtIn AVRX3100WE3

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