Onkyo TX-NR6050 User manual

Contents
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Reducing the Power Consumption in Standby
State
When the following functions are enabled, the power consumption in
standby state increases. To reduce the power consumption in standby state,
check each setting and set the functions to "O󰀨".
– HDMI CEC ( →p112)
– HDMI Standby Through ( →p112)
– USB Power Out at Standby ( →p119)
– Network Standby ( →p119)
– Bluetooth Wakeup ( →p120)
Table of contents
Detailed contents (Next page)
Firmware Update
Troubleshooting
Supplementary Information
Zone 2Zone 2
Main Room
Z2
Z2
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Zone 2
Main Room
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Speaker LayoutSpeaker Layout
Speaker ConnectionsSpeaker Connections

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Before starting the procedure 6
Firmware Update 7
Update Information of the rmware 7
Firmware Update Procedure 7
Part Names 10
Front Panel 10
Display 12
Rear Panel 13
Remote Controller 15
Inputting Characters 17
Speaker Layout
The listening room and the speaker layout 19
3.1 Channel System 20
5.1 Channel System 21
7.1 Channel System 22
3.1.2 Channel System 23
5.1.2 Channel System 24
Speaker Installation
Speaker Connections
Speaker Connections and "Speaker
Impedance" Settings 31
Connections
Connecting the TV 47
To ARC/eARC TV 47
To Non-ARC TV 47
Connecting the SUB Monitor 48
SUB Monitor 48
Connecting Playback Devices 49
Connecting an AV Component with HDMI Jack
Mounted 49
Connecting an Audio Component 50
Connecting an AV Component in a Separate Room
(Multi-zone Connection) 51
Connecting a TV (ZONE 2) 51
Connecting an Integrated Amplier (ZONE 2) 52
Connecting Antennas 53
Network Connection 54
Connecting the Power Cord 55
Playback
AV Component Playback 57
Basic Operations 57
BLUETOOTH®Playback 58
Playing audio from BLUETOOTH wireless technology
enabled devices with this unit 58

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Transmitting audio from this unit to BLUETOOTH
wireless technology enabled devices 59
Listening To the Radio 61
Listening To the AM/FM Radio 61
Presetting a Radio Station 63
Listening Mode 64
Selecting a Listening mode 64
Quick Menu 66
Menu operations 66
Spotify 69
AirPlay®70
Basic Operations 70
Playing Back on multiple devices (AirPlay2) 71
DTS Play-Fi®72
Playing Back 72
Amazon Alexa 73
Registering this unit with an Amazon account 73
Operating this unit 74
Amazon Music 75
Registering This Unit with Amazon Music 75
Playing Amazon Music using the Onkyo Controller 76
Playing Amazon Music using the remote controller 76
Connecting the Sonos System for Playback 77
Necessary Equipment 77
How to Connect This Unit and Sonos Connect 77
Setting Up 77
Playing Sonos on This Unit 78
Internet Radio 79
Playing Back 79
Multi-zone 81
Playing Back 82
Playing di󰀨erent audio and video 84
Displaying Your Favorite Video on TV While Playing
Music 84
USB Storage Device 86
Supported Audio Formats 86
USB Storage Device Requirements 86
Playing music les saved on a USB storage device 87
Music Server 89
Supported Audio Formats 89
Windows Media®Player 12 settings 89
Playing Back 90
Play Queue 92
Adding Play Queue Information 92
Sort and Delete 92
Playing Back 93
Connecting a transmitter for playback 94
Connections 94

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Setting Up 94
Playing Back 94
Setup
Setup Menu 97
Menu list 97
1. Input/Output Assign 99
2. Speaker 103
3. Audio Adjust 108
4. Source 110
5. Hardware 112
6. Multi Zone 122
7. Miscellaneous 123
Web Setup 125
Menu operations 125
Initial Setup with Auto Start-up Wizard 126
Operations 126
Onkyo Controller 129
Main features 129
Initial Setup 129
Troubleshooting
When the unit is operating erratically 131
Troubleshooting 132
Appendix
Speaker Layouts and Selectable Listening Modes 143
LISTENING MODE buttons and Selectable Listening
Modes 146
Input Formats and Selectable Listening Modes 148
Listening Mode E󰀨ects 152
Speaker Combinations 157
General Specications 158

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Before starting the procedure
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)
• Initial Setup Guide (1)
* This is an online user manual. This is not supplied with the product.
Note
• 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 di󰀨er depending on
your area.
• Details on the rmware update will be posted on our website and through
other means at a later date.
• Specications and appearance are subject to change without prior notice.

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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 di󰀨ers 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"
( →p123).
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 o󰀨
– 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 o󰀨 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 o󰀨.
• If "HDMI CEC" is set to "On", set it to "O󰀨".
– Press . Next, select "5. Hardware" - "HDMI" and press ENTER, then
select "HDMI CEC" and select "O󰀨".
* The descriptions may di󰀨er 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.
2. Select "7. Miscellaneous" - "Firmware Update" - "Update via NET" with the
cursors in order, then press ENTER.
• 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.
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. (""

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represents an alphanumeric character.) Refer to the following descriptions and
check.
Error Code
• -01, -10:
Ethernet cable not found. Connect the Ethernet 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 o󰀨
– 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 o󰀨 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 o󰀨.
• If "HDMI CEC" is set to "On", set it to "O󰀨".
– Press . Next, select "5. Hardware" - "HDMI" and press ENTER, then
select "HDMI CEC" and select "O󰀨".
* 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 di󰀨er 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.

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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.
5. Press .
The Setup menu is displayed on the TV screen.
6. Select "7. Miscellaneous" - "Firmware Update" - "Update via USB" with the
cursors in order, then press ENTER.
• 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 o󰀨, 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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Part Names
Front Panel
1. ON/STANDBY button
2. PURE AUDIO button/indicator: Switches to the
Pure Audio mode. The indicator lights when the
mode is on. ( →p155)
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 ( →p112)
– HDMI Standby Through ( →p112)
– USB Power Out at Standby ( →p119)
– Network Standby ( →p119)
– Bluetooth Wakeup ( →p120)
4. 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.
5. ZONE 2 button: Controls the multi-zone
function. ( →p82)
6. OFF button: Switches the multi-zone function
o󰀨. ( →p82)
7. QUICK MENU button: Pressing this button
during playback can make settings such as
"HDMI" and "Audio" quickly on the TV screen
while playing. ( →p66)
8. Display ( →p12)
9. SETUP button: You can display advanced
setting items on the TV and the display to have
a more enjoyable experience with this unit.
( →p96)
10. 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.
( →p61)
11. RETURN button: Returns the display to the
previous state while setting.
12. MASTER VOLUME

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Front Panel
13. PHONES jack: Connect headphones with a
standard plug (ø1/4″/6.3 mm).
14. LISTENING MODE buttons: Switches the
listening mode ( →p64) by pressing "MOVIE/
TV", "MUSIC" and "GAME" repeatedly.
15. Input selector buttons: Switches the input to be
played.
16. TONE CONTROL buttons: Adjusts the sound
quality. Press / of "TREBLE", "VOCAL" or
"BASS" respectively.
17. SETUP MIC jack: Connect the supplied speaker
setup microphone. ( →p128)
18. USB port: Connect a USB storage device to play
music les. ( →p86)

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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: ZONE 2 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 is 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.
TUNED: Receiving AM /FM radio
FM ST: Receiving FM stereo.
SLEEP: Sleep timer is set.
AUTO STBY: Auto Standby is set. ( →p119)
5. Blinks when muting is on.
6. Displays various information of the input signals.
7. Cursors ( / / / ): These may light when
performing operations while “NET” is selected
with the input selector. / light when there are
multiple folders or les that are available to be
selected. / light when text information does
not t with the range provided by “6”.

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Rear Panel
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. HDMI OUT jacks: Transmit video signals and
audio signals with an HDMI cable connected to a
monitor such as a TV or projector.
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 IN jacks: Transmit video signals and audio
signals with an HDMI cable connected to an AV
component.
6. ETHERNET port: Connect to the network with
an Ethernet cable.
7. USB port: Connect a USB storage device to
play music les. ( →p86) You can also supply
power (5 V/1 A) to USB devices with a USB
cable.
8. Power cord
180°
90°

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Rear Panel
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9. GND terminal: Connect the ground wire of the
turntable.
10. AUDIO IN jacks: Input AV component audio
signals with an analog audio cable.
11. ZONE 2 LINE OUT jacks: Output audio signals
with an analog audio cable connected to an
integrated amplier in a separate room (ZONE
2).
ZONE B LINE OUT jacks: Simultaneously
output the same audio source as the speakers
(ZONE A) connected to this unit by connecting
this unit to wireless headphones, wireless
speaker transmitter, etc., using an analog audio
cable.
12. 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.
13. SPEAKERS terminals: Connect speakers with
speaker cables. (North American models support
banana plugs. Use a plug 4 mm in diameter. Y
plug connection is not supported.)

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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 ( →p89) or USB device
( →p86). 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. ( →p66)
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. ( →p96)
7. SLEEP button: You can allow the unit to enter
standby automatically when the specied time
has elapsed. Select the time from "30 min",
"60 min", "90 min" and "O󰀨". When you do not
want to turn the unit to standby automatically,
select "O󰀨". You can also set this by pressing
button and selecting "5. Hardware" - "Power
Management" - "Sleep Timer" ( →p119) on the
Setup menu.
8. HDMI MAIN/SUB button: Select the HDMI OUT
jack to output video signals from "MAIN", "SUB",
and "MAIN+SUB".
9. button: Switches the information on the
display. Also, when the "BLUETOOTH" input
selector is selected, pressing and holding this
button for 5 seconds or more will switch to the
pairing mode.
10. button: Returns the display to the previous
state while setting.
11. button: Temporarily mutes audio. Press the
button again to cancel muting.

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Remote Controller
12. TONE buttons: Adjusts the sound quality. Press
"TREBLE", "BASS", or "VOCAL" to select what
you want to adjust, then adjust with + and -.
TREBLE/BASS button: You can adjust the
sound quality of the front speakers.
1.Press TREBLE or BASS to select the content
to adjust.
TREBLE: Enhances or moderates the high-
tone range of the front speakers.
BASS: Enhances or moderates the low-tone
range of the front speakers.
2. Press + or - to adjust.
VOCAL button: Emphasizes movie dialogues
and music vocals to listen to them more easily.
It is e󰀨ective to movie lines in particular. Also, it
exerts the e󰀨ect even if the center speaker is not
used. Select a desired level from "1" (low) to "5"
(high).
1. Press VOCAL.
2. Press + or - to adjust.
• Depending on the input source or listening
mode setting, selection is not possible, or the
desired e󰀨ect may not be achieved.
13. LISTENING MODE buttons: Selects a listening
mode ( →p64,p146).
14. DIMMER button: Switches the brightness of the
display with three levels. It cannot be turned o󰀨
completely.
15. ZONE 2 SHIFT button: Used to control the
multi-zone function ( →p81). (The ZONE 3
SHIFT button cannot be used with this unit.)
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. ( →p63)
19. MODE button: Switches between automatic
tuning and manual tuning for AM/FM stations
( →p61). 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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Inputting Characters
You can input characters or symbols on the keyboard displayed on the TV
screen such as when inputting a password for Wi-Fi Setup ( →p114) or naming
a preset radio station ( →p110).
1. Select a character or symbol with the cursors / / / on the remote
controller and press the ENTER button.
2. When saving characters after input, select "OK" and press the ENTER button.
, . ;/:], . ; :
CLEAR
ZONE 2
SHIFT
MODE
/ / /
ENTER
• Select "A/a" to switch between upper and lower cases. (Can also be switched
with the MODE button on the remote controller.)
• To enter a space, select " ".
• To delete a character on the left of the cursor, select " ".
• To delete all the input characters, press the CLEAR button on the remote
control.
• On the ZONE 2 playback screen, operate the remote controller while pressing
and holding the ZONE 2 SHIFT button. To delete all the input characters, only
press the CLEAR button without pressing the ZONE 2 SHIFT button.

Speaker Layout
7.1c h
3.1. 2c h
5.1. 2c h
3.1c h
5.1c h
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Speaker Layout
Speaker Layout
This unit can be used in di󰀨erent ways, depending on the layout of the
speakers you are installing. Select the speaker layout that suits the installation
environment, then conrm the methods for installation and connection.
Speaker Layout
Speaker layout ( →p20)
Speaker Installation ( →p25)
Speaker Connections ( →p30)
Speaker Combinations ( →p157)

7.1c h
3.1. 2c h
5.1. 2c h
3.1c h
5.1c h
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Speaker Layout
The listening room and the speaker layout
1. ZONE A Speakers
The speaker system set up in the main room (where this unit is located).
2. ZONE 2 Speakers
The 2 ch speaker system set up in a separate room (ZONE 2). This enables you
to play the same source in the main room and the separate at the same time, or
to play separate sources.
ZONE A
(Main room)
ZONE 2

7.1c h
3.1. 2c h
5.1. 2c h
3.1c h
5.1c h
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Speaker Layout
3.1 Channel System A 3.1 Channel System that combines front speakers with a center speaker and a subwoofer.
Basic system ( →p26)
Zone 2Zone 2
Main Room
3.1 ch + ZONE 2 ( →p26) 3.1 ch (Bi-Amping (Front)) ( →p26)