PREPARATIONS

Available speaker configurations

Main zone			Multi-zone	Power Amp Assign ()	Page
Output channel (max)	Bi-amp	Surround back/ Front presence	Multi-zone	Power Amp Assign ()	Page
7		Surround back	+1 (Zone2)	7.1 +1Zone
7		Front presence	+1 (Zone2)	5.1.2 +1Zone
5	⚪			5.1 BI-Amp

When applying one of these configurations, you need to configure the “Power Amp Assign” setting in the “Setup” menu ().

7.1 +1Zone

Speaker	Connect to
12	FRONT
3	CENTER
45	SURROUND
67	EXTRA SP2
ER	(not used)
9	SUBWOOFER 1-2
Zone2 speakers	EXTRA SP1

When Zone2 output is enabled (), the surround back speakers in the main zone do not output sound.

5.1.2 +1Zone

Speaker	Connect to
12	FRONT
3	CENTER
45	SURROUND
67	(not used)
ER	EXTRA SP1
9	SUBWOOFER 1-2
Zone2 speakers	EXTRA SP2

When Zone2 output is enabled (), the front presence speakers in the main zone do not output sound.

5.1 BI-Amp

Speaker	Connect to
12	FRONT and EXTRA SP2 (bi-amp connection)
3	CENTER
45	SURROUND
67	(not used)
ER	(not used)
9	SUBWOOFER 1-2

Connecting front speakers that support bi-amp connections

When using front speakers that support bi-amp connections, connect them to the FRONT jacks and EXTRA SP2 jacks.

To enable the bi-amp function, configure the “Power Amp Assign” setting in the “Setup” menu after connecting the power cable to an AC wall outlet ().

The FRONT jacks and EXTRA SP2 jacks output the same signals.

Caution

Before making bi-amp connections, remove any brackets or cables that connect a woofer with a tweeter. Refer to the instruction manual of the speakers for details. If you are not making bi-amp connections, make sure that the brackets or cables are connected before connecting the speaker cables.
Surround back speakers cannot be used during bi-amp connections.

Connecting Zone2 speakers

When using Zone2 speakers, connect them to the EXTRA SP1 or EXTRA SP2 terminals.To utilize the EXTRA SP terminals for Zone2 speakers, configure the “Power Amp Assign” setting in the “Setup” menu after connecting the power cable to an AC wall outlet ().

You can also connect Zone2 speakers using an external amplifier ().

(when using surround back speakers in the main zone)

(when using front presence speakers in the main zone)