Advanced speaker systems
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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:
• “Setting your speaker system” (p.110)
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:
▪ “Connecting Zone2 speakers using the unit’s internal amplifier” (p.56)
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7.1 + 1Zone
2
1
7
6
4
1
2
9
9
5
3
Main zone
Zone2
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:
En
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