Subwoofer

system

1

SUB

WOOFER

OUTPUT

FRONT terminals

SPEAKER SETUP

Front speakers (A)

Right Left

Surround speakers

Right Left

2

 

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

 

6

 

 

 

7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PREPARATION

 

 

 

FRONT

 

 

 

SPEAKERS

 

SURROUND

 

 

+

R

L

+

+

R

L

+

 

 

 

A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

B

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

+

 

 

 

+

+

CENTER

SURROUND +

 

 

 

 

 

BACK

 

4

 

 

 

5

Front

 

 

 

 

speakers

Center

 

 

 

(B)

speaker

 

 

 

Surround back

 

 

speaker

Connect one or two speaker systems to these terminals. If you use only one speaker system, connect it to either the FRONT A or B terminals.

CENTER terminals

2

 

 

Connect a center speaker to these terminals.

4

1

6

 

 

 

3

 

SURROUND terminals

 

 

 

 

 

Connect surround speakers to these terminals.

 

 

 

SUB WOOFER jack

7

 

5

 

 

 

Connect a subwoofer with built-in amplifier, such as the YAMAHA Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System, to this jack.

SURROUND BACK terminals

Speaker layout

Connect a surround back speaker to these terminals.

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Yamaha RX-V450 owner manual Front terminals, Center terminals, Surround terminals, SUB Woofer jack, Surround Back terminals

RX-V450 specifications

The Yamaha RX-V450 is a versatile and reliable AV receiver that has gained recognition for its performance and feature set. As part of Yamaha's RX series, this model is designed to deliver a comprehensive home theater experience, making it a popular choice for audiophiles and casual users alike.

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In terms of connectivity, the RX-V450 is well-equipped. It provides multiple HDMI inputs, allowing for easy integration of modern devices such as Blu-ray players, gaming consoles, and streaming devices. The receiver also offers component video, composite video, and S-video inputs, making it compatible with older equipment. Furthermore, the inclusion of digital and analog audio inputs provides flexibility for connecting various media sources.

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