35ENGLISH Basic versionSimple version InformationAdvanced versionBi-amp connectionA bi-amp connection is to connect separate amplifiers to the tweeter terminals and woofer terminals ofspeakers compatible with the bi-amp function. This prevents the back electromotive force (returned forcewithout output) of the woofer sent to the tweeter, which affects the sound quality of the tweeter, and youcan enjoy playback with higher-quality sound.In this case, set “Amp Assign” of “Set up speakers” (vpage 36) to “Bi-Amp”.FL FRwq wq(R)(L)When making a bi-amp connection, the same signal is output from the front speaker terminal and theSURR.BACK/AMP ASSIGN terminal. For surround playback of a multichannel source, if you connect thecenter speaker, surround speakers and subwoofers, 5.1-channel playback is available.NOTE• Use speakers compatible with bi-amp connections.• When making bi-amp connections, be sure to remove the short-circuiting plate or wire between thespeaker’s woofer and tweeter terminals.For speaker impedance and speaker cable connections, see page 4.5.1-channel + 2.1-channel connectionIf front speakers for 2-channel playback are connected to the SURR. BACK / AMP ASSIGN terminals,both speakers for multichannel playback and for 2-channel playback can be used, by switching.In this case, set “Amp Assign” of “Set up speakers” (vpage 36) to “2CH”.FLFL FR FRCSWSL SRMulti channel playback2-channel playback(Direct/Stereo mode)Switching• For switching multichannel playback and 2-channel playback, see “Selecting a listening mode (Surroundmode)” (vpage 28).• If “Audio Setup” – “2ch Direct/Stereo” – “Setting” (vpage 60) is set to “Custom”, settings for 2-channelplayback speakers can be made.Connect