Speaker installation/connection (Advanced connection)

This unit is equipped with a 9-channel built-in power amplifier and 11.2-channel PRE OUT connector that enable it to handle various speaker systems.

This section provides the installation, connection, and setup methods of speaker systems other than the 7.1-channel system (with surround back speakers).

For the speaker installation, connection, and setup

Install

This unit is compatible with Audyssey DSX™ (vpage 132) and Dolby Pro Logic gz (vpage 133), which offers an even wider and deeper surround sensation.

When using Audyssey DSX, install front wide speakers or front height speakers.

When using Dolby Pro Logic gz, install front height speakers.

When 7.2ch / 9.2ch / 11.2ch (Surround back / Front height / Front wide speaker) installed

FHL

FHR

methods of the 7.1-channel system with surround back speakers, see “Simple version (Simple setup guide)” (vpage 4).

Use Audyssey® Auto Setup function of this unit to automatically detect the number of connected speakers and perform optimal settings for the

Install the surround back speakers in a position 2 to 3 ft (60 to 90 cm) higher than ear level.

Front height

Surround

speaker

FWL

FL

SW

 

SW

FR

1

 

2

 

 

 

C

FWR

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

z

2

 

 

 

 

5

 

 

z

 

 

1

4z

 

 

 

z

z

 

speakers to be used.

Procedure for speaker settings

Install

Connect (vpage 56)

Set up speakers (vpage 63)

speaker

 

 

• Point slightly

 

 

downwards

Front wide

 

At least z1

 

speaker

2 – 3 ft /

3.3 ft / 1 m

 

z45˚2 60 – 90 cm

 

 

 

Surround back

Front

 

speaker

speaker

 

• Point slightly

 

 

downwards

GViewed from the sideH

z1 Recommended for Dolby Pro Logic gz z2 Recommended for Audussey DSX

SL SR

Listening position

SBL SBR

z1

22˚

– 30˚

z2

22˚ – 45˚ z3 55˚ – 60˚

z4

90˚

– 110˚

z5

135˚ – 150˚

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