The Outlaws’ Guide to the Marantz AV7005
Audio Outputs
The AV7005 offers an array of audio outputs. The most important are the main
multichannel pre-amp outputs, which will be connected to a separate power amplifier
and subwoofer. We will also discuss the record outputs and Zone 2/Zone 3 outputs.
The AV7005 offers two sets of pre-amp outputs: unbalanced (RCA jacks) and balanced
(XLR jacks). Many power amplifiers will have only unbalanced inputs, in which case you
will use the unbalanced connections. Balanced connections, if available at the power
amplifier, are typically recommended for longer wiring runs as they are better at
rejecting interference. Use either one or the other, but not both, to connect the AV7005
to your amplifier. Your speakers will then connect to the amplifier; refer to your
amplifier’s manual for any special instructions. For a system with only one back
surround speaker, connect that amplifier channel to the SURR BACK L output.
Audio Output Connections
The surround back channel pre-amp outputs can also be used for other purposes if the
system does not have surround back speakers connected. These outputs can be used
as Zone 2 or Zone 3 pre-amp outputs, or they can be configured as “Speaker C”
outputs. The Speaker C option is intended for use in bi-amping front speakers. If any of
these alternative uses are planned, see page 22 for the associated menu settings.
The AV7005 supports Pro Logic IIz and Audyssey DSX. These two modes expand
multichannel audio beyond the seven full-range channels we are used to. Both modes
offer a pair of Front Height channels (speakers located above the front speakers).
Audyssey DSX also offers a pair of Front Wide channels, located between the front and
side surround speakers. The AV7005 provides unbalanced pre-amp outputs for all four
of these speakers, and these speakers can be configured along with the seven
traditional channels (fronts, center, side surrounds, and back surrounds). Because the
AV7005 is a 7.1-channel processor, however, it is only possible to operate seven
speakers at a time. As a result, surround back speakers will not be active when
Connecting Your AV7005
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