Speaker configuration and “Amp Assign” settingsThis unit has a built-in 9-channel power amplifier. In addition to the basic 5.1-channel system, a variety of speaker systems can be configured by changingthe “Amp Assign” (v p. 221) settings to suit the application, such as 7.1-channel systems, bi-amp connections and 2-channel systems for multi-zoneplayback.Perform “Amp Assign” settings to suit the number of rooms and speaker configuration to be installed. (v p. 221)Playback speaker in each zone “Amp Assign” settings Connection pageMAIN ZONE ZONE2 ZONE35.1-channel playback Not used Not used 7.1ch + ZONE2 (Default) 417.1-channel playback (surround back) Not used Not used 7.1ch + ZONE2 (Default) 429.1-channel playback Not used Not used 9.1ch 4311.1-channel playback Not used Not used 11.1ch 447.1-channel playback (bi-amp connection of front speakers) Not used Not used 7.1ch (Bi-Amp) 459.1-channel playback + 2-channel speakers for stereo playback Not used Not used 9.1ch/2ch Front 467.1-channel playback + 2-channel bi-amp speakers for stereo playback Not used Not used 7.1ch/2ch Front (Bi-Amp) 477.1-channel playback + front speakers of second unit Not used Not used 7.1ch + Front B 487.1-channel playback 2-channel Not used 7.1ch + ZONE2 (Default) 497.1-channel playback Not used 2-channel 7.1ch + ZONE3 495.1-channel playback (bi-amp connection of front speakers) 2-channel Not used 5.1ch (Bi-Amp) + ZONE2 505.1-channel playback 2-channel 2-channel 5.1ch + ZONE2/3 517.1-channel playback 1-channel 1-channel 7.1ch + ZONE2/3-MONO 52Dolby Atmos playback Not used Not used Dolby Atmos 5311.1-channel playback (using this unit as a pre amplifier) Not used Not used Pre Amplifier 55The sound mode that can be selected varies according to the speaker configuration. See “Relationship between sound modes and channel output”(v p. 318) for the sound modes that are supported.The following pages provide basic connection examples.Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix39Front panel Display Rear panel Remote Index