Connections

Connecting an external amplifier

This unit has more than enough power for any home use. However, if you want to add more power to the speaker output or if you want to use another amplifier, connect an external amplifier to the PRE OUT jacks. Each PRE OUT jack outputs the same channel signals as the corresponding SPEAKERS terminals.

Notes

When you make connections to the PRE OUT jacks, do not make connections to the SPEAKERS terminals.

The signals output at the FRONT PRE OUT jacks are affected by the TONE CONTROL settings (see page 51).

Adjust the volume level of the subwoofer with the control on the subwoofer (see page 51).

Some signals may not be output at the SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jacks depending on the settings for “SPEAKER SET” (see page 68).

L

R

PRE OUT

SINGLE

FRONT SURROUND SUR. BACK

1 2 3

5

CENTER

12

SUBWOOFER

4

1FRONT PRE OUT jacks

Front channel output jacks.

2SURROUND PRE OUT jacks

Surround channel output jacks.

3SUR.BACK PRE OUT jacks

Surround back channel output jacks. When you only connect one external amplifier for the surround back channel, connect it to the SINGLE jack.

Notes

When “BI-AMP” is set to “ON”, this unit outputs the front channel audio signals at the SUR.BACK PRE OUT jacks.

The audio signals output at the SUR.BACK PRE OUT jacks differ depending on the “EXTRA SP ASSIGN” setting (see pages 32 and 68).

4SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jacks

Connect one or two subwoofers with a built-in amplifier.

Note

The signal output at the SUBWOOFER PRE OUT 2 jack is the same as the one output at the SUBWOOFER PRE OUT 1 jack.

5CENTER PRE OUT jack

Center channel output jack.

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DSP-AX863SE specifications

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