Connecting the AV Receiver
Connecting Your Speakers
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 37) or manually (➔ page 60).
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Front speakers | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
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Surround |
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Surround back |
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Surround back |
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Front high |
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Front wide |
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*1 If you’re using only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SURR BACK L terminals.
*2 Front high, surround back and front wide speakers cannot be used at the same time.
Connections
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 SURR BACK L terminals.
Tip
•You can specify whether surround back, front high, or front wide speakers are connected in the “Speaker Configuration” menu (➔ page 60) or during Audyssey MultEQ® XT32 Room Correction and Speaker Setup (➔ page 37).
■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.
1/2" to 5/8" (12 to 15 mm)
■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.
