Speaker configuration and “Amp Assign” settings
This unit has a built-in 11-channel power amplifier. In addition to the basic 5.1-channel system, a variety of speaker systems can be configured by
changing the “Amp Assign” settings to suit the application, such as 7.1-channel systems, bi-amp connections and 2-channel systems for multi-zone
Perform “Amp Assign” settings to suit the number of rooms and speaker configuration to be installed. (
Playback speaker in each zone
“Amp Assign” settings
Connection
page
MAIN ZONE
ZONE2
ZONE3
5.1-channel playback
2-channel (Pre-out) 2-channel (Pre-out)
Can be set in all “Amp
Assign” modes.
7.1-channel playback
9.1-channel playback
9.1ch + ZONE2 (Default)
11.1-channel playback
11.1ch
9.1-channel playback (bi-amp connection of front
speakers)
9.1ch (Bi-Amp)
5.1-channel playback (bi-amp connection of front, center
and surround speakers)
5.1ch Full Bi-Amp
Second front speakers
9.1ch + Front B
9.1-channel playback
2-channel
(Speaker out)
2-channel (Pre-out) 9.1ch + ZONE2 (Default)
9.1-channel playback
2-channel (Pre-out)
2-channel
(Speaker out)
9.1ch + ZONE3
7.1-channel playback (bi-amp connection of front
speakers)
2-channel
(Speaker out)
2-channel (Pre-out) 7.1ch (Bi-Amp) + ZONE2
7.1-channel playback
2-channel
(Speaker out)
2-channel
(Speaker out)
7.1ch + ZONE2/3
9.1-channel playback
1-channel
(Speaker out)
1-channel
(Speaker out)
9.1ch + ZONE2/3-MONO
The sound mode that can be selected varies according to the speaker configuration. See “Sound modes and channel output” (
modes that are supported.
The following pages provide basic connection examples.
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