Onkyo TX-RZ840 User manual

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AV RECEIVER
Instruction Manual
TX-RZ840
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Table of contents ≫
Connections ≫
- Connecting Speakers ≫
Playback ≫
Setup ≫
Troubleshooting ≫
Appendix ≫
Supplementary Information ≫

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Table of contents
What’s in the box 5
Additional Function (Firmware Update) 6
Update Information of the rmware 6
Operation of added new functions 6
Firmware Update Procedure 7
Part Names 10
Front Panel 10
Display 12
Rear Panel 13
Remote Controller 16
Connections
Connecting speakers 18
Speaker Installation 19
Speaker Connections and "Speaker Setup" Settings 46
Connecting a Power Amplier (For European,
Australian and Asian models only) 66
Speaker combinations 67
Connecting the TV 70
To ARC/eARC TV 71
To Non-ARC TV 72
Connecting Playback Devices 73
Connecting an AV Component with HDMI Jack
Mounted 73
Connecting an AV Component without HDMI Jack
Mounted 74
Connecting an Audio Component 75
Connecting a Video Camera, etc. 76
Connecting an AV Component in a Separate Room
(Multi-zone Connection) 77
Connecting a TV (ZONE 2) 77
Connecting a Pre-main Amplier (ZONE 2) 78
Connecting a Pre-main Amplier (ZONE 3) 79
Connecting ZONE B 80
Connecting a Pre-main Amplier, etc. (ZONE B) 80
Connecting Antennas 81
Network Connection 82
Connecting External Control Devices 83
IR IN port 83
12V TRIGGER OUT jack 84
Connecting the Power Cord 85
Playback
AV Component Playback 87
Basic Operations 87
BLUETOOTH®Playback 88
Basic Operations 88

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Internet Radio 89
Playing Back 89
Spotify 91
AirPlay®92
Playing Back on This Unit 92
Playing Back on multiple devices (AirPlay2) 93
DTS Play-Fi®94
Playing Back 94
FlareConnectTM 95
Playing Back 95
USB Storage Device 96
Basic Operations 96
Device and Supported Format 98
Playing back les on a PC and NAS (Music Server) 99
Windows Media®Player settings 99
Playing Back 100
Supported Audio Formats 103
Play Queue 104
Initial Setup 104
Adding Play Queue Information 104
Sort and Delete 105
Playing Back 105
Amazon Music 106
Registering This Unit with Amazon Music 106
Playing Amazon Music 106
Connecting the Sonos System for Playback 107
Necessary Equipment 107
How to Connect This Unit and Sonos Connect 107
Setting Up 107
Playing Sonos on This Unit 108
Listening To the AM/FM Radio 109
Tuning into a Radio Station 109
Presetting a Radio Station 111
Using RDS (European, Australian and Asian models) 113
Multi-zone 114
Playing Back (ZONE 2) 115
Playing Back (ZONE 3) 117
ZONE B Playback 119
Playing Back 119
Convenience functions 120
Displaying Your Favorite Video on TV While Playing
Music 120
Adjusting the tone 121
Sleep Timer 122

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Listening Mode 123
Selecting a Listening mode 123
Speaker Layouts and Selectable Listening Modes 125
Listening Mode Effects 128
Input Formats and Selectable Listening Modes 134
Inputting Characters 149
Setup
Setup Menu 150
Menu list 150
Menu operations 152
1. Input/Output Assign 153
2. Speaker 157
3. Audio Adjust 164
4. Source 166
5. Hardware 167
6. Multi Zone 174
7. Miscellaneous 175
Quick Menu 177
Menu operations 177
Web Setup 179
Menu operations 179
Initial Setup with Auto Start-up Wizard 180
Operations 180
Troubleshooting
When the unit is operating erratically 184
Troubleshooting 186
Appendix
Reducing the Power Consumption in Standby State 195
About HDMI 196
General Specications 198

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What’s in the box
1. Main unit (1)
2. Remote controller (RC-972R) (1), Batteries (AAA/R03) (2)
3. Speaker setup microphone (1)
• Used during Initial Setup.
4. Indoor FM antenna (1)
5. AM loop antenna (1)
6. Power cord (1)
• Quick Start Guide (1)
*This is an online user manual. This is not supplied with the product.
• Connect speakers with an impedance of 4 Ω to 16 Ω.
• The power cord must be connected only after all other connections are
completed.
• We will not accept any responsibility for damage arising from the connection
with equipment manufactured by other companies.
• Network services and content that can be used may no longer be available
if new functions are added by updating rmware or the service providers
terminate their services. Also, available services may differ depending on your
area.
• Details on the rmware update will be posted on our website and through
other means at a later date.
• The illustrations in this manual use those of North American models unless
otherwise mentioned.
• Specications and appearance are subject to change without prior notice.
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Additional Function (Firmware Update)
This unit is equipped with a function to update the rmware via network or USB port when the rmware update is announced after purchase. This enables various
functions to be added and operations to be improved.
Depending on the manufacturing timing of the product, the rmware may be switched to the updated one. In such a case, new functions may be added from the start.
For how to conrm the latest rmware contents and the rmware version of your product, see the following section.
Update Information of the rmware
For the latest rmware contents and the rmware version, visit our company's website. If the rmware version of your product differs from the latest one, it is
recommended to update the rmware.
To conrm the rmware version of your product, press the button on the remote controller, and refer to "7. Miscellaneous" - "Firmware Update" - "Version" ( p176).
Operation of added new functions
If functions are added or changed from contents described in the Instruction Manual, see the following reference.
Supplementary Information ≫
❏Firmware Update Procedure ( p7)

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Firmware Update Procedure
The update may take approx. 20 minutes to complete via network or via USB
port. Existing settings are guaranteed in either updating method.
When this unit is connected to the network, notications of rmware updates
may be displayed. To update the rmware, select "Update Now" with the cursor
buttons of the remote controller and press ENTER. The unit automatically enters
standby mode after "Completed!" is displayed, and the update is completed.
Disclaimer: The program and accompanying online documentation are furnished
to you for use at your own risk.
Our company will not be liable and you will have no remedy for damages for
any claim of any kind whatsoever concerning your use of the program or the
accompanying online documentation, regardless of legal theory, and whether
arising in tort or contract.
In no event will our company be liable to you or any third party for any special,
indirect, incidental, or consequential damages of any kind, including, but not
limited to, compensation, reimbursement or damages on account of the loss of
present or prospective prots, loss of data, or for any other reason whatsoever.
Updating the Firmware via Network
• While updating the rmware, do not do the following:
– Disconnecting and reconnecting cables, USB storage device, speaker
setup microphone or headphones, or performing operations on the unit
such as turning the power off
– Accessing this unit from a PC or smartphone using their applications
• Check that the unit is turned on, and the connection to the Internet is secured.
• Turn off control devices (PC etc.) connected to the network.
• Stop an Internet radio, USB storage device, or server content being played.
• If the multi-zone function is active, turn it off.
• If "HDMI CEC" is set to "On", set it to "Off".
– Press . Next, select "5. Hardware" - "HDMI" and press ENTER, then
select "HDMI CEC" and select "Off".
* The descriptions may differ from the actual on-screen displays, however, operations
and functions are the same.
Update
1. Press .
The Setup menu is displayed on the TV screen.
Setup
1. Input/Output Assign
2. Speaker
3. Audio Adjust
4. Source
5. Hardware
6. Multi Zone
7. Miscellaneous
1. TV Out / OSD
2. HDMI Input
3. Video Input
4. Digital Audio Input
5. Analog Audio Input
2. Select "7. Miscellaneous" - "Firmware Update" - "Update via NET" with the
cursors in order, then press ENTER.
Setup
1. Input/Output Assign
2. Speaker
3. Audio Adjust
4. Source
5. Hardware
6. Multi Zone
7. Miscellaneous
1. Tuner
2. Remote ID
3. Firmware Update
4. Initial Setup
5. Lock
6. Factory Reset
• If "Firmware Update" is grayed out and cannot be selected, wait for a while
until it starts up.
• If there is no updatable rmware, "Update via NET" cannot be selected.
3. Press ENTER with "Update" selected, and start update.
• During the update, the TV screen may go black depending on the program
to be updated. In such a case, check the progress on the display of the
unit. The TV screen will remain black until the update is completed and the
power is turned on again.
• When "Completed!" is displayed, the update is complete.

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4. Press ON/STANDBY on the main unit to turn the unit into standby mode.
The process is completed, and your rmware is updated to the latest version.
• Do not use on the remote controller.
If an Error Message is Displayed
If an error occurs, "- Error!" is displayed on the display of the unit. (""
represents an alphanumeric character.) Refer to the following descriptions and
check.
Error Code
• -01, -10:
LAN cable not found. Connect the LAN cable properly.
• -02, -03, -04, -05, -06, -11, -13, -14, -16, -17, -18, -20,
-21:
Internet connection error. Check the following:
– Whether the router is turned on
– Whether this unit and the router are connected via the network
Unplug and plug the power cords of this unit and the router. This may solve
the problem. If you are still unable to connect to the Internet, the DNS server
or proxy server may be temporarily down. Check the server operation status
with your Internet service provider.
• Others:
After removing the power plug once, insert it to the outlet, and then start the
operation from the beginning.
Updating via USB
• While updating the rmware, do not do the following:
– Disconnecting and reconnecting cables, USB storage device, speaker
setup microphone or headphones, or performing operations on the unit
such as turning the power off
– Accessing this unit from a PC or smartphone using their applications
• Prepare a 256 MB or larger USB storage device. The format of USB storage
devices supports FAT16 or FAT32 le system format.
– Media inserted into a USB card reader may not be used for this function.
– USB storage devices equipped with the security function are not supported.
– USB hubs and USB devices equipped with the hub function are not
supported. Do not connect these devices to the unit.
• Delete any data stored on the USB storage device.
• Turn off control devices (PC etc.) connected to the network.
• Stop an Internet radio, USB storage device, or server content being played
• If the multi-zone function is active, turn it off.
• If "HDMI CEC" is set to "On", set it to "Off".
– Press . Next, select "5. Hardware" - "HDMI" and press ENTER, then
select "HDMI CEC" and select "Off".
* Depending on the USB storage device or its content, long time may be required
for loading, the content may not be loaded correctly, or power may not be supplied
correctly.
* Our company will not be liable whatsoever for any loss or damage of data, or storage
failure arising from the use of the USB storage device. Please note this in advance.
* The descriptions may differ from the actual on-screen displays, however, operations
and functions are the same.
Update
1. Connect the USB storage device to your PC.
2. Download the rmware le from the our company's website to your PC and
unzip.
Firmware les are named as below.
ONKAVR_R.zip
Unzip the le on your PC. The number of unzipped les and folders varies
depending on the model.
3. Copy all unzipped les and folders to the root folder of the USB storage
device.
• Make sure to copy the unzipped les.
4. Connect the USB storage device to the USB port of this unit.
• If an AC adapter is supplied with the USB storage device, connect the AC
adapter, and use it with a household outlet.
• If the USB storage device has been partitioned, each section will be treated
as an independent device.

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5. Press .
The Setup menu is displayed on the TV screen.
Setup
1. Input/Output Assign
2. Speaker
3. Audio Adjust
4. Source
5. Hardware
6. Multi Zone
7. Miscellaneous
1. TV Out / OSD
2. HDMI Input
3. Video Input
4. Digital Audio Input
5. Analog Audio Input
6. Select "7. Miscellaneous" - "Firmware Update" - "Update via USB" with the
cursors in order, then press ENTER.
Setup
1. Input/Output Assign
2. Speaker
3. Audio Adjust
4. Source
5. Hardware
6. Multi Zone
7. Miscellaneous
1. Tuner
2. Remote ID
3. Firmware Update
4. Initial Setup
5. Lock
6. Factory Reset
• If "Firmware Update" is grayed out and cannot be selected, wait for a while
until it starts up.
• If there is no updatable rmware, "Update via USB" cannot be selected.
7. Press ENTER with "Update" selected, and start update.
• During the update, the TV screen may go black depending on the program
to be updated. In such a case, check the progress on the display of the
unit. The TV screen will remain black until the update is completed and the
power is turned on again.
• During the update, do not turn the power off, or disconnect or reconnect the
USB storage device.
• When "Completed!" is displayed, the update is complete.
8. Disconnect the USB storage device from the unit.
9. Press ON/STANDBY on the main unit to turn the unit into standby mode.
The process is completed, and your rmware is updated to the latest version.
• Do not use on the remote controller.
If an Error Message is Displayed
If an error occurs, "- Error!" is displayed on the display of the unit. (""
represents an alphanumeric character.) Refer to the following descriptions and
check.
Error Code
• -01, -10:
The USB storage device cannot be recognized. Check if the USB storage
device or USB cable is securely inserted to the USB port of the unit.
Connect the USB storage device to an external power source if it has its own
power supply.
• -05, -13, -20, -21:
The rmware le is not present in the root folder of the USB storage device, or
the rmware le is for another model. Retry from the download of the rmware
le.
• Others:
After removing the power plug once, insert it to the outlet, and then start the
operation from the beginning.

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1. ON/STANDBY button
2. PURE AUDIO button/indicator: Switches to the Pure Audio mode. ( p131)
3. HYBRID STANDBY indicator: Lights up when any of the following functions is
working or enabled in standby state of this unit. When this indicator is lighting,
the power consumption in standby state increases, however, the increase in
power consumption is minimized by entering the HYBRID STANDBY mode
where only the essential circuits operate.
– HDMI CEC ( p167)
– HDMI Standby Through ( p168)
– USB Power Out at Standby ( p172)
– Network Standby ( p172)
– Bluetooth Wakeup ( p173)
4. Display ( p12)
5. Remote control sensor: Receives signals from the remote controller.
• The reception range of the remote controller is within a distance of approx.
16´/5 m, and an angle of 20° in vertical direction and 30° to right and left.
6. Input selector buttons: Switches the input to be played.
BD (BD/DVD)
GAM (GAME)
CBL (CBL/SAT)
STM (STRM BOX)
PC (PC)
AUX (AUX INPUT HDMI)
CD (CD)
TV (TV)
PHN (PHONO)
TUN: AM/FM Radio
NET: Playing the Internet Radio, USB, etc.
: BLUETOOTH function
7. ZONE 2/ZONE 3 button: Controls the multi-zone function. ( p114)
OFF button: Switches the multi-zone function off. ( p114)
8. MASTER VOLUME
9. Press the LISTENING MODE button (above) to select a category from "Movie/
TV", "Music" and "Game", and then turn the LISTENING MODE dial (below) to
change the listening mode ( p123).
10. Adjusts the sound quality. Press the TONE button (above) to select an item
to adjust from "Bass", "Vocal" and "Treble", and turn the TONE dial (below) to
adjust. ( p121)
11. Front ap
12. SLEEP button: Sets the sleep timer. Select the time from "30 min", "60 min"
and "90 min". ( p122)
13. PHONES jack: Connect headphones with a standard plug (ø1/4″/6.3 mm).
14. MUSIC OPTIMIZER button: Turns on/off the MUSIC OPTIMIZER function that
improves the quality of the compressed audio.
15. HDMI OUT button: Select the HDMI OUT jack to output video signals.
( p153)
16. INFO button: Switches the information on the display. ( p124)
17. SETUP button: You can display advanced setting items on the TV and the
display to have a more enjoyable experience with this unit. ( p150)
18. QUICK MENU button: Pressing this button during playback can make settings
such as "HDMI" and "Audio" quickly on the TV screen while playing.
( p177)
19. Cursor buttons ( / / / ) and ENTER button: Select an item with the
cursors, and press ENTER to conrm your selection. When using TUNER, use
them to tune in to stations. ( p109)
20. RETURN button: Returns the display to the previous state while setting.
21. DIMMER button: Switches the brightness of the display with three levels. It
cannot be turned off completely.
22. MEMORY button: Used to register AM/FM radio stations. ( p111)
23. AUX INPUT HDMI jack: Connect a video camera, etc. using an HDMI cable.
( p76)
24. SETUP MIC jack: Connect the supplied speaker setup microphone. ( p181)
25. TUNING MODE button: Used to switch between automatic tuning and manual
tuning for AM/FM stations. ( p109)
26. WHOLE HOUSE MODE button: Enable the WHOLE HOUSE MODE function
to play the same source in all rooms that are multi-zone-connected.
( p116, 118)

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Display
1. Speaker/Channel display: Displays the output channel that corresponds to the
selected listening mode.
2. Lights in the following conditions.
: Headphones are connected.
Z2/Z3: ZONE 2/ZONE 3 is on.
: Connected by BLUETOOTH.
: Connected by Wi-Fi.
NET: Lights when connected to the network with the "NET" input selector. It
will blink if incorrectly connected to the network.
USB: Lights when the "NET" input selector is selected, a USB device is
connected and the USB input is selected. It will blink if the USB device is not
properly connected.
HDMI: HDMI signals are input and the HDMI input is selected.
DIGITAL: Digital signals are input and the digital input is selected.
A: Audio in output only to ZONE A.
B: Audio is output only to ZONE B.
AB: Audio is output to both ZONE A and ZONE B.
3. Lights according to the type of input digital audio signal and the listening
mode.
4. Lights in the following conditions.
RDS (European, Australian and Asian models): Receiving RDS broadcasting.
TUNED: Receiving AM/FM radio.
FM ST: Receiving FM stereo.
SLEEP: Sleep timer is set. ( p172)
AUTO STBY: Auto Standby is set. ( p172)
5. Blinks when muting is on.
6. Displays various information of the input signals.
• "DialogNorm: X dB" ("X" is a numerical value) may be displayed when
software recorded in Dolby lineage or DTS lineage audio formats is played.
For example, if "DialogNorm: +4 dB" is displayed, the source being played
is recorded with 4 dB plus the THX standard level. If you play it with the
THX standard level, lower the volume by 4 dB.
7. This may light when operating with the "NET" input selector.
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(North American models)
180°
90°
❏For details, see ( p15)

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1. DIGITAL IN OPTICAL/COAXIAL jacks: Input TV or AV component digital audio
signals with a digital optical cable or digital coaxial cable.
2. TUNER AM/FM terminal: Connect the supplied antennas.
3. COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks: Input AV component video signals with a
component video cable. (Compatible only with 480i or 576i resolution.)
VIDEO IN jacks: Input AV component video signals with an analog video cable.
4. Wireless antenna: Used for WI-Fi connection or when using a BLUETOOTH-
enabled device. Adjust the angles according to the connection status.
5. HDMI OUT jacks: Transmit video signals and audio signals with an HDMI
cable connected to a monitor such as a TV or projector.
6. RS-232 port: Connect a home control system equipped with an RS-232 port.
For adopting a home control system, contact the specialized stores.
7. IR IN port: Connect a remote control receiver unit. ( p83)
8. HDMI IN jacks: Transmit video signals and audio signals with an HDMI cable
connected to an AV component.
9. ETHERNET port: Connect to the network with a LAN cable.
10. USB port: Connect a USB storage device to play music les. ( p96) You
can also supply power (5 V/1 A) to USB devices with a USB cable.
11. AC INLET: Connect the supplied power cord.
12. GND terminal: Connect the ground wire of the turntable.
13. AUDIO IN jacks: Input AV component audio signals with an analog audio
cable.
14. 12V TRIGGER OUT jack: Connect a device equipped with a 12V trigger input
jack to enable power link operation between the device and this unit.
( p84)
15. PRE OUT jacks: Connect to a power amplier. ( p66)
16. SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jacks: Connect a powered subwoofer with a
subwoofer cable. Up to two powered subwoofers can be connected. The same
signal is output from each SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack.
17. ZONE 3 PRE/LINE OUT jacks: Output audio signals with an analog audio
cable connected to a pre-main amplier or a power amplier in a separate
room (ZONE 3).
HEIGHT 2 PRE OUT jacks: Connect a power amplier. ( p66)
18. ZONE 2 PRE/LINE OUT jacks: Output audio signals with an analog audio
cable connected to a pre-main amplier or a power amplier in a separate
room (ZONE 2).
ZONE B LINE OUT jacks: Connect to a pre-main amplier with an analog
audio cable, and simultaneously output audio of the same source as that of
the speakers (ZONE A) connected to this unit.
19. SPEAKERS terminals: Connect speakers with speaker cables. (North
American models support banana plugs. Use a plug 4 mm in diameter. Y plug
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Remote Controller
1. ON/STANDBY button
2. Input selector buttons: Switches the input to be played.
3. Play buttons: Used for playback operations for the Music Server ( p99)
or USB device ( p96). Also, switching to "CEC MODE" with "19. MODE
button" allows you to operate an HDMI CEC function-enabled AV component.
(Some devices may not be operated.)
4. Q (QUICK MENU) button: Pressing this button during playback allows you to make
settings such as "HDMI" and "Audio" quickly on the TV screen while playing. ( p177)
5. Cursor buttons and ENTER button: Select an item with the cursors, and press
ENTER to conrm your selection. Pressing / button allows you to switch the
screen when a music folder list or le list is not displayed on one screen on the TV.
6. button: Displays advanced setting items on the TV or the display to have a
more enjoyable experience with this unit. ( p150)
7. TONE button: Adjusts the sound quality. ( p121)
8. LISTENING MODE button: Selects a listening mode ( p123).
9. DIMMER button: Switches the brightness of the display with three levels. It
cannot be turned off completely.
10. ZONE 2/ZONE 3 SHIFT button: Used to control the multi-zone function
( p114).
11. SLEEP button: Sets the sleep timer. Select the time from "30 min", "60 min"
and "90 min". ( p122)
12. HDMI MAIN/SUB button: Select the HDMI OUT jack to output video signals
from "MAIN", "SUB", and "MAIN+SUB".
13. button: Switches the information on the display and is used to operate RDS
( p113). Also, when the "BLUETOOTH" input selector is selected, pressing
and holding this button for 5 seconds or more will switch to the pairing mode.
14. button: Returns the display to the previous state while setting.
15. button: Temporarily mutes audio. Press the button again to cancel muting.
16. VOLUME buttons
17. CLEAR button: Deletes all characters you have entered when entering text on
the TV screen.
18. MEMORY button: Used to register AM/FM radio stations. ( p111)
19. MODE button: Switches between automatic tuning and manual tuning for
AM/FM stations ( p109). Also, when an HDMI CEC function-enabled AV
component is connected to this unit, you can switch "3. Play buttons" between
"CEC MODE" and "RCV MODE" (normal mode).
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Connecting speakers 18
Connecting the TV 70
Connecting Playback Devices 73
Connecting an AV Component in a Separate Room
(Multi-zone Connection) 77
Connecting ZONE B 80
Connecting Antennas 81
Network Connection 82
Connecting External Control Devices 83
Connecting the Power Cord 85

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- Connecting
Speakers
Connecting speakers
You can select the layout of speakers to be installed from various patterns when using this unit. Use the following ow chart to select the speaker layout that suits your
speakers and usage environment. You can check the connection method and default settings.
Yes No
Use height speakers?
When using 1 set of Height Speakers
• 5.1.2 Channel System ( p56)
• 5.1.2 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER
( p57, 58)
• 5.1.2 Channel System (Bi-Amping the Speakers)
( p59)
• 7.1.2 Channel System ( p60)
• 7.1.2 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER ( p61)
When using 2 sets of Height Speakers
• 5.1.4 Channel System ( p62)
• 5.1.4 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER ( p63)
• 7.1.4 Channel System ( p64)
• 7.1.4 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER ( p65)
• 5.1 Channel System ( p48)
• 5.1 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER ( p49, 50)
• 5.1 Channel System (Bi-Amping the Speakers) ( p51)
• 7.1 Channel System ( p52)
• 7.1 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER ( p53, 54)
• 7.1 Channel System (Bi-Amping the Speakers) ( p55)

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Contents
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Speaker Installation
5.1 Channel System
a
b
12
45
3
6
a: 22° to 30°, b: 120°
This is a basic 5.1 Channel System. Front speakers output the front stereo
sound, and a center speaker outputs the sound of the center of the screen, such
as dialogs and vocals. Surround speakers create the back sound eld. Powered
subwoofer reproduces the bass sound, and creates the rich sound eld.
The front speakers should be positioned at ear height while the surround
speakers should be positioned just above ear height. The center speaker
should be set up facing the listening position at an angle. Placing the powered
subwoofer between the center speaker and the front speaker gives you a natural
sound even when playing music sources.
1,2 Front Speakers
3 Center Speaker
4,5 Surround Speakers
6 Powered Subwoofer
❏Speaker Layouts and Selectable Listening
Modes ( p125)

20 Front Panel≫Rear Panel≫Remote≫
Contents
≫Connections ≫Playback ≫Setup ≫
7.1 Channel System
a
b
c
12
54
87
3
6
a: 22° to 30°, b: 90° to 110°, c: 135° to 150°
This is a 7.1 Channel System that consists of the basic 5.1 Channel System
( p19) and added surround back speakers. Front speakers output the
front stereo sound, and a center speaker outputs the sound of the center of the
screen, such as dialogs and vocals. Surround speakers create the back sound
eld. Powered subwoofer reproduces the bass sound, and creates the rich
sound eld. Surround back speakers improves the sense of envelopment and
connectivity of sound in the back sound eld, and provides a more real sound
eld.
The front speakers should be positioned at ear height while the surround
speakers should be positioned just above ear height. The center speaker
should be set up facing the listening position at an angle. Placing the powered
subwoofer between the center speaker and the front speaker gives you a natural
sound even when playing music sources. The surround back speakers should be
positioned at ear height.
• If surround back speakers are installed, be sure to install surround speakers
as well.
1,2 Front Speakers
3 Center Speaker
4,5 Surround Speakers
6 Powered Subwoofer
7,8 Surround Back Speakers
❏Speaker Layouts and Selectable Listening
Modes ( p125)