Using wireless surround speakers (MusicCast Surround function)

Using devices that support the MusicCast Surround function, you can enjoy a 5.1.2-channel or 5.1-channel system with wireless surround speakers and subwoofer.

NOTE
  • For details on the 5.1.2-channel or 5.1-channel system, see the following:
  • Refer to the instruction manual of the devices that support the MusicCast Surround function for details on settings and operations.

Devices supporting MusicCast Surround

Sample speaker layout

The following is a 5.1.2-channel system using two MusicCast 20 speakers as the surround speakers and one MusicCast SUB 100 as the subwoofer.

NOTE
  • In a 5.1.2-channel or 5.1-channel system, the surround speakers and subwoofer can be wireless. With other systems, only the subwoofer can be wireless.
  • With wireless surround speakers
  • Sound will not be output from the speaker terminals (SURROUND) on the unit.
  • Surround back speakers cannot be used.
  • With a wireless subwoofer
  • One subwoofer can be wireless.
  • Sound will not be output from the pre-out jacks (SUBWOOFER 1 and 2) on the unit. Therefore, another subwoofer cannot be used by connecting it with an audio cable.
  • The following audio cannot be output from the wireless surround speakers and subwoofer.
  • DSD audio
  • DVD-Audio and Super Audio CD (SACD) from HDMI input

  1. The unit and the devices supporting MusicCast Surround must be registered with the same location on the MusicCast CONTROLLER app.
  1. Follow the app’s on-screen instructions to complete setup of the MusicCast Surround function.
  • For detailed setup instructions, refer to the following.
  1. Adjust the speaker settings automatically (YPAO).
NOTE
  • For details on YPAO, see the following:
  1. Check the settings.
  • And then, you can enjoy content playback with the MusicCast CONTROLLER app.