Onkyo TX-RZ830 User Manual

Name: Onkyo TX-RZ830
Brand: Onkyo
SKU: 2501453
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AV RECEIVER

TX-RZ830

Instruction Manual

Table of contents

Connections

- Connecting Speakers

Playback

Setup

Troubleshooting

Appendix

Supplementary Information

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What’s in the box 5 Part Names 6

Front Panel 6 Display 8 Rear Panel 9 Remote Controller 11

Connections

Connecting speakers 13

Speaker Installation 14 Speaker Connections and "Speaker Setup" Settings 40

Connecting a Power Amplier 57 Speaker combinations 58

Connecting the TV 59

To ARC TV 60 To Non-ARC TV 61

Connecting Playback Devices 62

Connecting an AV Component with HDMI Jack Mounted 62

Connecting an AV Component in a Separate Room (Multi-zone Connection) 66

Connecting a TV (ZONE 2) 66

Connecting a Pre-main Amplier (ZONE 2) 67 Connecting a Pre-main Amplier (ZONE 3) 68

Connecting Antennas 69 Network Connection 70 Connecting External Control Devices 71

IR IN port 71 12V TRIGGER OUT jack 72

Connecting the Power Cord 73

Playback

AV Component Playback 75

Basic Operations 75

BLUETOOTH® Playback 76

Basic Operations 76

Internet Radio 77

Playing Back 77

Connecting an AV Component without HDMI Jack Mounted 63

Connecting an Audio Component 64

Connecting a Video Camera, etc. 65

Spotify 79

Playing Back 79

AirPlay® 80

Basic Operations 80

DTS Play-Fi® 81

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Playing Back 81

FlareConnectTM 82

Playing Back 82

USB Storage Device 83

Basic Operations 83

Device and Supported Format 85

Playing back les on a PC and NAS (Music Server) 86

Windows Media® Player settings 86

Playing Back 87

Supported Audio Formats 90

Play Queue 91

Initial Setup 91 Adding Play Queue Information 91 Sort and Delete 92 Playing Back 92

Listening To the AM/FM Radio 93

Tuning into a Radio Station 93

Presetting a Radio Station 95 Using RDS (European, Australian and Asian models) 97

Multi-zone 98

Switch remote control mode (ZONE 2) 99 Switch remote control mode (ZONE 3) 100 Playing Back 101

Convenience functions 103

Adjusting the tone 103 Sleep Timer 104

Listening Mode 105

Selecting a Listening mode 105 Listening Mode E󰀨ects 107

Selectable listening modes 112

Setup

Setup Menu 125

Menu list 125 Menu operations 127

1. Input/Output Assign 128

2. Speaker 132

3. Audio Adjust 138

4. Source 139

5. Hardware 141

6. Multi Zone 146

7. Miscellaneous 147

Quick Menu 148

Menu operations 148

Web Setup 150

Menu operations 150

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Firmware Update 151

Updating Function on This Unit 151 Updating the Firmware via Network 152 Updating via USB 154

Initial Setup with Auto Start-up Wizard 156

Operations 156

Troubleshooting

When the unit is operating erratically 160 Troubleshooting 161

Appendix

About HDMI 170

General Specications 172

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1. Main unit (1)

2. Remote controller (RC-911R) (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 document is an online instruction manual. It is not included as an

accessory.

• 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.

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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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Part Names

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1. ON/STANDBY button

2. PURE AUDIO button/indicator: Switches to the Pure Audio mode. ( p109)

3. HYBRID STANDBY indicator: Lights if the unit enters standby mode when the functions such as HDMI Standby Through and Network Standby that work in standby are enabled.

4. Display ( p8)

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: Press the following buttons to switch the input to be played. The jack allocated to the buttons at the time of purchase, etc. are shown inside the parentheses ( ). BD (BD/DVD) CBL (CBL/SAT) GAM (GAME) STM (STRM BOX) PC (PC) AUX (AUX INPUT HDMI)

7. ZONE 2/ZONE 3 button: Controls the multi-zone function. ( p101) OFF button: Switches the multi-zone function o󰀨. ( p101)

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. ( p105)

10.

You can adjust the sound quality of the speakers. Press the TONE button (above) to select an item to adjust from "Bass" and "Treble", and turn the TONE dial (below) to adjust. ( p103)

11.

Front ap

12.

SLEEP button: Sets the sleep timer. Select the time from "30 min", "60 min” and "90 min". ( p104)

13.

PHONES jack: Connect headphones with a standard plug (ø1/4"/6.3 mm).

14.

MUSIC OPTIMIZER button: Turns on/o󰀨 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. ( p128)

16.

INFO button: Switches the information on the display. ( p106)

CD (CD) TV (TV) PHN (PHONO) TUN: AM/FM Radio NET: Playing the Internet Radio, USB, etc.

: BLUETOOTH function

17.

SETUP button: You can display advanced setting items on the TV and the display to have a more enjoyable experience with this unit. ( p125)

18.

QUICK MENU button: Pressing this button during playback can make settings such as "Tone" and "Level" quickly on the TV screen while playing.

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. ( p93)

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 o󰀨 completely.

22.

MEMORY button: Used to register AM/FM radio stations. ( p95)

23.

AUX INPUT HDMI jack: Connect a video camera, etc. using an HDMI cable. ( p65)

24.

SETUP MIC jack: Connect the supplied speaker setup microphone. ( p157)

25.

TUNING MODE button: Used to switch between automatic tuning and manual tuning for AM/FM stations. ( p93)

26.

WHOLE HOUSE MODE button: Enable the WHOLE HOUSE MODE function to play the same source in all rooms that are multi-zone-connected. ( p102)

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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.

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. ( p144) AUTO STBY: Auto Standby is set. ( p144)

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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 a Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus or Dolby TrueHD source 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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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.)

4. Wireless antenna: Used for Wi-Fi connection or when using a BLUETOOTHenabled device. Adjust the angles according to the connection status.

5. USB port: Connect a USB storage device to play music les. ( p83) You can also supply power (5 V/1 A) to USB devices with a USB cable.

6. ETHERNET port: Connect to the network with a LAN cable.

7. VIDEO IN jacks: Input AV component video signals with an analog video cable.

8. RS-232C port: Connect a home control system equipped with an RS-232C port. For adopting a home control system, contact the specialized stores.

9. HDMI OUT jacks: Transmit video signals and audio signals with an HDMI cable connected to a monitor such as a TV or projector.

10.

HDMI IN jacks: Transmit video signals and audio signals with an HDMI cable connected to an AV component.

11.

AC INLET: Connect the supplied power cord.

12.

GND terminal: Connect the ground wire of the turntable.

13.

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. ( p72)

14.

AUDIO IN jacks: Input TV or AV component audio signals with an analog audio cable.

15.

IR IN port: Connect a remote control receiver unit.( p71)

16.

SPEAKERS terminals: Connect speakers with speaker cables. (North American models support banana plugs.)

17.

PRE OUT jacks: Connect a power amplier. ( p57)

18.

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.

19.

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. ( p57)

20.

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).

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1. ON/STANDBY button

2. Input selector buttons: Switches the input to be played.

3. Q (QUICK MENU) button: Pressing this button during playback can make settings such as "Tone" and "Level" quickly on the TV screen while playing. ( p148)

4. Cursor buttons and ENTER button: Select an item with the cursors, and press

ENTER to conrm your selection. Pressing / can switch the screen when a music folder list or le list is not displayed on one screen on the TV.

5. button: Display advanced setting items on the TV or the display to have a

more enjoyable experience with this unit. ( p125)

6. VOLUME buttons

7. button: Temporarily mutes audio. Press the button again to cancel muting.

8. LISTENING MODE button: Select a listening mode ( p105). MAIN/ZONE 2/ZONE 3 button: Control the multi-zone function ( p98).

9. Play buttons: Used for playback operations for the Music Server ( p86) or USB device ( p83).

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14.

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button: Used for repeat/random playback operations for the Music

Server ( p86) or USB device ( p83). Each time you press the button, the mode switches in the order of (1-track repeat), (folder repeat), and

(random). CLEAR button: Deletes all characters you have entered when entering text on the TV screen.

button: Switches the information on the display and is used to operate RDS ( p97).

button: Returns the display to the previous state while setting. MODE button: Used to switch between automatic tuning and manual tuning for AM/FM stations ( p93), or operate the multi-zone function ( p98). MEMORY button: Used to register AM/FM radio stations. ( p95)

If the remote controller does not work: The remote controller may have switched to the ZONE control mode. While pressing and holding MODE, press the MAIN button for 3 seconds or more until the remote indicator blinks once, and then switch it to the main room control mode.

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Connections

Connecting speakers 13 Connecting the TV 59 Connecting Playback Devices 62 Connecting an AV Component in a Separate Room

(Multi-zone Connection) 66 Connecting Antennas 69 Network Connection 70 Connecting External Control Devices 71 Connecting the Power Cord 73

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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. Dolby Atmos ( p107) listening mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded in the Dolby Atmos audio format by installing Surround Back Speakers or Height Speakers. Dolby Atmos enables the accurate placement of sound objects that have independent motion in a three-dimensional space with even greater clarity.

Do you enjoy sound with Dolby Atmos?

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 When using Surround Back

Speakers

• 7.1 Channel System (

p45)

• 7.1 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER ( p46)

• 7.1 Channel System (Bi-Amping the Speakers) ( p47)

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When using 1 set of Height Speakers

• 5.1.2 Channel System ( p48)

• 5.1.2 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER ( p49)

• 5.1.2 Channel System (Bi-Amping the Speakers) ( p50)

• 7.1.2 Channel System ( p51)

• 7.1.2 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER ( p52)

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When using 2 sets of Height Speakers

• 5.1.4 Channel System ( p53)

• 5.1.4 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER ( p54)

• 7.1.4 Channel System ( p55)

• 7.1.4 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER ( p56)

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• 5.1 Channel System ( p42)

• 5.1 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER ( p43)

• 5.1 Channel System (Bi-Amping the Speakers) ( p44)

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 5.1 Channel System

*1: 22° to 30°, *2: 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

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 7.1 Channel System

*1: 22° to 30°, *2: 90° to 110°, *3: 135° to 150°

This is a 7.1 Channel System that consists of the basic 5.1 Channel System ( p14) 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. Furthermore, by installing surround back speakers, when the input format is

Dolby Atmos, you can select the Dolby Atmos listening mode which realizes the most up-to-date 3D sound, 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

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 5.1.2 Channel System

A 5.1.2 Channel System is a speaker layout consisting of the basic 5.1 Channel System ( p14) and added height speakers. Select the height speakers that suit your speakers and usage environment from the following three types.

❏ Front High Speakers/Rear High Speakers

Installation Example ( p17)

❏ Ceiling Speakers Installation Example

( p18)

❏ Dolby Enabled Speakers (Dolby Speakers)

Installation Example ( p19)

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❏ Front High Speakers/Rear High Speakers

Installation Example

3´ (0.9 m) or more

*1: 22° to 30°, *2: 120°

3´ (0.9 m) or more

This is a system with the basic 5.1 channel system ( p14) consisting of front speakers, a center speaker, surround speakers and a powered subwoofer, and added front high speakers or rear high speakers combined. By installing such height speakers, when the input format is Dolby Atmos, you can select the Dolby Atmos listening mode which realizes the most up-to-date 3D sound including overhead sound. Front high speakers or rear high speakers should be installed at least 3´/0.9 m higher than the front speakers. Front high speakers should be installed directly above the front speakers, and the distance between the rear high speakers should match the distance between the front speakers. In both cases, the speakers should be set up facing the listening position at an angle.

7,8 Height Speakers

Choose one of the following:

• Front High Speakers

• Rear High Speakers

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❏ Ceiling Speakers Installation Example

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*1: 30° to 55°, *2: 65° to 100°, *3: 125° to 150°

This is a system with the basic 5.1 channel system ( p14) consisting of front speakers, a center speaker, surround speakers and a powered subwoofer, and added top front speakers or top middle speakers or top rear speakers combined. By installing such height speakers, when the input format is Dolby Atmos, you can select the Dolby Atmos listening mode which realizes the most up-to-date 3D sound including overhead sound. Install the top front speakers on the ceiling anterior to the seating position, top middle speakers on the ceiling directly above the seating position, and top rear speakers on the ceiling posterior to the seating position. The distance between each pair should match the distance between the front speakers.

• Dolby Laboratories recommends the setups of these types of height speakers

to obtain the best Dolby Atmos e󰀨ect.

7,8 Height Speakers

Choose one of the following:

• Top Front Speakers

• Top Middle Speakers

• Top Rear Speakers

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❏ Dolby Enabled Speakers (Dolby Speakers)

Installation Example

*1: 22° to 30°, *2: 120°

This is a system with the basic 5.1 channel system ( p14) consisting of front

speakers, a center speaker, surround speakers and a powered subwoofer, and added Dolby enabled speakers (front) or Dolby enabled speakers (surround) combined. Dolby enabled speakers are special speakers designed to face the

ceiling, so that the sound is heard from overhead by bouncing the sound o󰀨 the

ceiling. By installing such height speakers, when the input format is Dolby Atmos, you can select the Dolby Atmos listening mode which realizes the most up-todate 3D sound including overhead sound. Install them either on the front speakers or on the surround speakers.

7,8 Height Speakers

Choose one of the following:

• Dolby Enabled Speakers (Front)

• Dolby Enabled Speakers (Surround)

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 7.1.2 Channel System

A 7.1.2 Channel System is a speaker layout consisting of the 7.1 Channel System ( p15) and added height speakers. Select the height speakers that suit your speakers and usage environment from the following three types.

❏ Front High Speakers/Rear High Speakers

Installation Example ( p21)

❏ Ceiling Speakers Installation Example

( p22)

❏ Dolby Enabled Speakers (Dolby Speakers)

Installation Example ( p23)

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❏ Front High Speakers/Rear High Speakers

Installation Example

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*1: 22° to 30°, *2: 90° to 110°, *3: 135° to 150°

3´ (0.9 m) or more

This is a system with the 7.1 channel system ( p15) consisting of front speakers, a center speaker, surround speakers, surround back speakers and a powered subwoofer, and added front high speakers or rear high speakers combined. By installing such height speakers, when the input format is Dolby Atmos, you can select the Dolby Atmos listening mode which realizes the most up-to-date 3D sound including overhead sound. Front high speakers or rear high speakers should be installed at least 3´/0.9 m higher than the front speakers. Front high speakers should be installed directly above the front speakers, and the distance between the rear high speakers should match the distance between the front speakers. In both cases, the speakers should be set up facing the listening position at an angle.

9,10 Height Speakers Choose one of the following:

• Front High Speakers

• Rear High Speakers

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❏ Ceiling Speakers Installation Example

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*1: 30° to 55°, *2: 65° to 100°, *3: 125° to 150°

This is a system with the 7.1 channel system ( p15) consisting of front speakers, a center speaker, surround speakers, surround back speakers and a powered subwoofer, and added top front speakers or top middle speakers or top rear speakers combined. By installing such height speakers, when the input format is Dolby Atmos, you can select the Dolby Atmos listening mode which realizes the most up-to-date 3D sound including overhead sound. Install the top front speakers on the ceiling anterior to the seating position, top middle speakers on the ceiling directly above the seating position, and top rear speakers on the ceiling posterior to the seating position. The distance between each pair should match the distance between the front speakers.

• Dolby Laboratories recommends the setups of these types of height speakers

to obtain the best Dolby Atmos e󰀨ect.

9,10 Height Speakers Choose one of the following:

• Top Front Speakers

• Top Middle Speakers

• Top Rear Speakers

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❏ Dolby Enabled Speakers (Dolby Speakers)

Installation Example

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*1: 22° to 30°, *2: 90° to 110°, *3: 135° to 150°

This is a system with the 7.1 channel system ( p15) consisting of front

speakers, a center speaker, surround speakers, surround back speakers and a powered subwoofer, and added Dolby enabled speakers (front), Dolby enabled speakers (surround) or Dolby enabled speakers (surround back) combined. Dolby enabled speakers are special speakers designed to face the ceiling, so

that the sound is heard from overhead by bouncing the sound o󰀨 the ceiling. By

installing such height speakers, when the input format is Dolby Atmos, you can select the Dolby Atmos listening mode which realizes the most up-todate 3D sound including overhead sound. Install them either on the front speakers, on the surround speakers or on the surround back speakers.

9,10 Height Speakers Choose one of the following:

• Dolby Enabled Speakers (Front)

• Dolby Enabled Speakers (Surround)

• Dolby Enabled Speakers (Surround Back)

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 5.1.4 Channel System

A 5.1.4 Channel System is a speaker layout combining 2 sets of the height speakers, 1 set of left and right at the front and 1 set of left and right at the rear, to the basic

5.1 Channel System ( p14). By installing the height speakers, when the input format is Dolby Atmos, you can select the Dolby Atmos listening mode which realizes

the most up-to-date 3D sound including overhead sound. Combination of 2 height speakers can be selected from following.

❏ Combination example when Top Front

Speakers are used at the front ( p25)

❏ Combination example when Top Middle

Speakers are used at the front ( p27)

❏ Combination example when Front High

Speakers are used at the front ( p28)

❏ Combination example when Dolby Enabled

Speakers (Front) are used at the front ( p30)

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❏ Combination example when Top Front

Speakers are used at the front

About the top front speakers

*1: 30° to 55°

The top front speakers are installed on the ceiling at front of the listening position, and the width between the left and right speakers is optimal to match the one for the front speakers. When the top front speakers are used in front, the combination of the height speakers at the rear can be selected from the following 3 examples shown at the right.

7,8 Top Front Speakers

(Example 1) Use top rear speakers at the rear

*2: 125° to 150°

The top rear speakers are installed on the ceiling at rear of the listening position, and the width between the left and right speakers is optimal to match the one for the front speakers.

9,10 Top Rear Speakers

(Example 2) Use rear high speakers at the rear

3´ (0.9 m) or more

The width between the rear high speakers should match the one for the front speakers, and they should be installed minimum of 3’/0.9 m higher than the front speakers, and tilted so they will point toward the listener.

9,10 Rear High Speakers

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The Dolby enabled speakers are the special speaker that the sound is emitted

toward the ceiling, and have the e󰀨ect the sound to come from above by reecting the sound on the ceiling.

The Dolby enabled speakers (surround) are installed on top of the surround speakers.

9,10 Dolby Enabled Speakers (Surround)

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❏ Combination example when Top Middle

Speakers are used at the front

About the top middle speakers

*1: 65° to 100°

The top middle speakers are installed on the ceiling immediately above the listening position, and the width between the left and right speakers is optimal to match the one for the front speakers. When the top middle speakers are used in

front, the rear high speakers in the gure at the right can be used at the rear.

7,8 Top Middle Speakers

Use rear high speakers at the rear

3´ (0.9 m) or more

9,10 Rear High Speakers

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Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup

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❏ Combination example when Front High

Speakers are used at the front

About the front high speakers

3´ (0.9 m) or more

*1: 22° to 30°, *2: 120°

Install the front high speakers immediately above the front speakers minimum of 3’/0.9 m higher, and tilted so they will point toward the listener. When the front high speakers are used in front, the combination of the height speakers at the rear can be selected from the following 4 examples shown at the right.

7,8 Front High Speakers

(Example 1) Use rear high speakers at the rear

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9,10 Rear High Speakers

(Example 2) Use top middle speakers at the rear

3´ (0.9 m) or more

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*3: 65° to 100°

The top middle speakers are installed on the ceiling immediately above the listening position, and the width between the left and right speakers is optimal to match the one for the front speakers.

9,10 Top Middle Speakers

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(Example 3) Use top rear speakers at the rear

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*4: 125° to 150°

The top rear speakers are installed on the ceiling at rear of the listening position, and the width between the left and right speakers is optimal to match the one for the front speakers.

9,10 Top Rear Speakers

(Example 4) Use Dolby Enabled Speakers (Surround) at the rear

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The Dolby enabled speakers are the special speaker that the sound is emitted

toward the ceiling, and have the e󰀨ect the sound to come from above by reecting the sound on the ceiling.

The Dolby enabled speakers (surround) are installed on top of the surround speakers.

9,10 Dolby Enabled Speakers (Surround)

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❏ Combination example when Dolby Enabled

Speakers (Front) are used at the front

About the Dolby enabled speakers (front)

*1: 22° to 30°, *2: 120°

The Dolby enabled speakers are the special speaker that the sound is emitted

toward the ceiling, and have the e󰀨ect the sound to come from above by reecting the sound on the ceiling.

The Dolby enabled speakers (front) are installed on top of the front speakers. When the Dolby enabled speakers (front) are used in front, the combination of the height speakers at the rear can be selected from the following 3 examples shown at the right.

7,8 Dolby Enabled Speakers (Front)

(Example 1) Use top rear speakers at the rear

*3: 125° to 150°

The top rear speakers are installed on the ceiling at rear of the listening position, and the width between the left and right speakers is optimal to match the one for the front speakers.

9,10 Top Rear Speakers

(Example 2) Use rear high speakers at the rear

9,10 Rear High Speakers

3´ (0.9 m) or more

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