Set up speakers

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

For the setup methods of the 7.1-channel system with surround back speakers, see “Simple version”, “Set up speakers” (vpage 7) of “Simple version”.

First install and connect the speakers to this unit. Set the speaker impedance when using a speaker with impedance of 4 Ω or 6 Ω (vpage 98 “Speaker Impedance”).

Before Auto Setup measurement, the settings shown below can be made.

•Changing the amplifier assignment (Amp Assign)

The signal output from the SURR.BACK/AMP ASSIGN, F.HEIGHT/AMP ASSIGN or F.WIDE/AMP ASSIGN speaker terminal of this unit can be switched to match your speaker environment (vpage 63 “Set up “Amp Assign””).

•Setting the channels to be used (Channel Select)

If channels that are not to be used are set in advance, measurement for the set channels is skipped, and measuring time can be reduced. You can also change the number of subwoofers or surround back speakers (vpage 64 “Set up “Channel Select””).

around items indicate the settings.

4 Use o p to select the configuration of the connected speakers (“Assign Mode”).

NORMAL Select the NORMAL setting to perform 7.2-channel or

9.2-channel playback using the surround back, front height, or front wide speakers. In this case, go to step 8.

ZONE2 Select the ZONE2 setting to assign the unit’s built-in power

version Simple

version Basic

1

Set up the

2 Connect the setup microphone.

 

remote control unit

 

n Set up the zone mode

Press ZONE SELECT to switch the zone mode to M (MAIN ZONE).

The M indicator lights.

When the setup microphone is connected, the following screen is displayed.

3

Set up “Amp Assign”

Use ui to select “Amp Assign”, and then press ENTER.

AUDYSSEY AUTO SETUP

STEP1 Preparation

 

1 2 3 4 5 6

Connect the speakers and place them according

to the recommendations in the manual,

 

Set the following items

 

 

If necessary.

 

 

Amp Assign

 

 

Channel Select

 

 

Auto Setup Start

 

 

 

 

 

Enter

RETURN

Cancel

Change assigned power amp to match the speaker system

amplifier for ZONE2 and output the audio in stereo. In this case, go to step 5.

ZONE2/3 Select the ZONE2/3 setting to assign the unit’s built-in power amplifier for ZONE2 and ZONE3 and output the audio in stereo. In this case, go to step 8.

Z2/3-MONOSelect the ZONE2/3-MONO setting to assign the unit’s builtin power amplifier for ZONE2 and ZONE3 and output the audio in monaural. In this case, go to step 5.

version Advanced

Press ZONE SELECT

nSet up the operation mode

Press AMP to set the remote control unit to AMP-operation mode.

AUDYSSEY AUTO SETUP

 

STEP1 Preparation

 

1 2 3 4 5 6

 

 

Connect the speakers and place them according

 

to the recommendations in the manual,

 

 

 

Set the following items

 

 

 

 

If necessary.

 

 

 

 

Amp Assign

 

 

 

 

Channel Select

 

 

 

 

Auto Setup Start

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Enter

RETURN

Cancel

 

Start Auto Setup

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AMP ASSIGN

[1/2]

 

 

Assign Mode ZONE2

Assign Sp. F.WIDE

ZONE2: ZONE3:

RETURN Return

Assign power amp to ZONE2 stereo signal

Bi-AMPSelect the Bi-AMP setting to connect the front speakers via the bi-amp connection. In this case, go to step 5.

2CH When you perform 2-channel playback in the DIRECT or STEREO mode, select the 2CH setting to use the other front speakers for playback. In this case, go to step 5.

2CH Bi-AMPWhen you perform 2-channel playback in the DIRECT or STEREO mode, select the 2CH Bi-AMP setting to use the other front speakers for Bi-Amp playback. In this case, go to step

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Press AMP

8.

Remote control operation

Move the cursor

Confirm the setting

Return to previous menu

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buttons

(Up/Down/Left/Right)