En-11
Connections
Connecting the AV
Receiver
Speaker Configuration
The following table indicates the channels you should use
depending on the number of speakers that you have.
No matter how many speakers you use, a powered
subwoofer is recommended for a really powerful and solid
bass.
To get the best from your surround sound system, you need
to set the speaker settings automatically (
➔
page 33
) or
manually (
➔
page 53
).
*1
If you’re using only one surround back speaker, connect it to
the
SURROUND BACK or FRONT HIGH L
terminals.
*2
Front high and surround back speakers cannot be used at the
same time.
Connecting Your Speakers
Number of speakers
2 3 4 5 6 7 7
Front speakers
✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Center speaker
✔
✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Surround speakers
✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Surround back speaker
*1*2
✔
Surround back speakers
*2
✔
Front high speakers
*2
✔
Connecting the Speaker Cables
The following illustration shows how to connect the speakers to each pair of terminals. If you’re using only one surround
back speaker, connect it to the
SURROUND BACK or FRONT HIGH L
terminals.
Tip
• You can specify whether surround back or front high speakers are connected in the “Speaker Configuration” menu (
➔
page 53
) or during
Audyssey 2EQ
®
Room Correction and Speaker Setup (
➔
page 33
).
■
Screw-type speaker terminals
Strip 1/2" to 5/8" (12 to 15 mm) of insulation from the ends
of the speaker cables, and twist the bare wires tightly, as
shown.
■
Banana Plugs (North American models)
• If you are using banana plugs, tighten the speaker
terminal before inserting the banana plug.
• Do not insert the speaker code directly into the center
hole of the speaker terminal.
Center
Surround
right
Front right
Surround
left
Front left
Surround back/
Front high
left
Surround back/
Front high
right
1/2" to 5/8" (12 to 15 mm)
