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 |
- 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 |
- 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 |
- 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 |