Available configurations for advanced speaker systems using the unit’s internal amplifier

In addition to the basic speaker systems, the unit also allows you to apply the following speaker configurations to enhance your system.

  • Using the four internal amplifiers for front speakers to have more high-quality sounds (Bi-amp connection)
  • Using the excess internal amplifiers for stereo speakers in another room (multi-zone function)

To enjoy following systems, configure the necessary speaker settings in “Power Amp Assign” in the “Setup” menu. For details, see the following:

Main zone

Multi-zone

Power Amp Assign

Output channel (max)

Bi-amp

Surround back/Presence

7

 

Surround back

+1 (Zone2)

7.1 + 1Zone

7

 

Presence

+1 (Zone2)

5.1.2 + 1Zone

5

 

 

5.1 BI-Amp

NOTE
  • For details on connecting speakers in another room (multi-zone function), see the following:

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

NOTE
  • When Zone2 output is enabled, the surround back speakers in the main zone do not output sound. For details on Zone2 output, see the following:

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

NOTE
  • When Zone2 output is enabled, the presence speakers in the main zone do not output sound. For details on Zone2 output, see the following:

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