Onkyo TX-RZ840 operation manual

AV RECEIVER

TX-RZ840

Instruction Manual

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Connections ≫

- Connecting Speakers ≫

Playback ≫

Setup ≫

Troubleshooting ≫

Appendix ≫

Supplementary Information ≫

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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

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

Play Queue 104

Initial Setup 104 Adding Play Queue Information 104

Sort and Delete 105 Playing Back 105

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 E󰀨ects 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

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

Quick Menu 177

Menu operations 177

Web Setup 179

Menu operations 179

Initial Setup with Auto Start-up Wizard 180

Operations 180

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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 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.

• 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 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" ( p176).

Operation of added new functions

If functions are added or changed from contents described in the Instruction Manual, see the following reference.

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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.

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 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.

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, 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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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)

7. ZONE 2/ZONE 3 button: Controls the multi-zone function. ( p114) OFF button: Switches the multi-zone function o󰀨. ( 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).

CD (CD) TV (TV) PHN (PHONO)

TUN: AM/FM Radio

NET: Playing the Internet Radio, USB, etc.

: BLUETOOTH function

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. ( 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 o󰀨 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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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.

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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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90°

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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 BLUETOOTHenabled 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 connection is not supported.)

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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.)

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.

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 o󰀨 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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Connections

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

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.

Use height speakers?

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 When using 1 set of Height Speakers

• 5.1.2 Channel System (

• 5.1.2 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER p57, 58)

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• 5.1.2 Channel System (Bi-Amping the Speakers)

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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 (

• 5.1.4 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER ( p63)

• 7.1.4 Channel System ( p64)

• 7.1.4 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER ( p65)

p56)

p62)

• 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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 5.1 Channel System

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)

Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫

Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup

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 7.1 Channel System

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)

Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫

Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup

 5.1.2 Channel System

A 5.1.2 Channel System is a speaker layout consisting of the basic 5.1 Channel System ( p19) 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 ( p22)

❏ Ceiling Speakers Installation Example

( p23)

❏ Dolby Enabled Speakers (Dolby Speakers)

Installation Example ( p24)

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Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫

Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup

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❏ Front High Speakers/Rear High Speakers

Installation Example

3´ (0.9 m) or more

a: 22° to 30°, b: 120°

3´ (0.9 m) or more

This is a system with the basic 5.1 channel system ( p19) consisting of front speakers, a center speaker, surround speakers and a powered subwoofer, and added front high speakers or rear high speakers combined. Installing the height speakers will enrich the sound eld feeling in the upper space. 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

❏ Speaker Layouts and Selectable Listening

Modes ( p125)

Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫

Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup

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❏ Ceiling Speakers Installation Example

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a: 30° to 55°, b: 65° to 100°, c: 125° to 150°

This is a system with the basic 5.1 channel system ( p19) 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. Installing the height speakers will enrich the sound eld feeling in the upper space. 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

❏ Speaker Layouts and Selectable Listening

Modes ( p125)

Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫

Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup

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❏ Dolby Enabled Speakers (Dolby Speakers)

Installation Example

a: 22° to 30°, b: 120°

This is a system with the basic 5.1 channel system ( p19) 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. Installing the height speakers will enrich the sound eld feeling in the upper space. 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)

❏ Speaker Layouts and Selectable Listening

Modes ( p125)

Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫

Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup

 7.1.2 Channel System

A 7.1.2 Channel System is a speaker layout consisting of the 7.1 Channel System ( p20) 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 ( p26)

❏ Ceiling Speakers Installation Example

( p27)

❏ Dolby Enabled Speakers (Dolby Speakers)

Installation Example ( p28)

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Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫

Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup

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❏ Front High Speakers/Rear High Speakers

Installation Example

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3´ (0.9 m) or more

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a: 22° to 30°, b: 90° to 110°, c: 135° to 150°

3´ (0.9 m) or more

This is a system with the 7.1 channel system ( p20) 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. Installing the height speakers will enrich the sound eld feeling in the upper space. 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

❏ Speaker Layouts and Selectable Listening

Modes ( p125)

Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫

Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup

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❏ Ceiling Speakers Installation Example

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a: 30° to 55°, b: 65° to 100°, c: 125° to 150°

This is a system with the 7.1 channel system ( p20) 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. Installing the height speakers will enrich the sound eld feeling in the upper space. 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

❏ Speaker Layouts and Selectable Listening

Modes ( p125)

Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫

Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup

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❏ Dolby Enabled Speakers (Dolby Speakers)

Installation Example

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a: 22° to 30°, b: 90° to 110°, c: 135° to 150°

This is a system with the 7.1 channel system ( p20) 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. Installing the height speakers will enrich the sound eld feeling in the upper space. 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)

❏ Speaker Layouts and Selectable Listening

Modes ( p125)

Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫

Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup

 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 ( p19). Installing the height speakers will enrich the sound eld feeling in the upper space. Combination of 2 height speakers can be selected from following.

❏ Combination example when Top Front

Speakers are used at the front ( p30)

❏ Combination example when Top Middle

Speakers are used at the front ( p32)

❏ Combination example when Front High

Speakers are used at the front ( p33)

❏ Combination example when Dolby Enabled

Speakers (Front) are used at the front ( p35)

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Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫

Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup

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❏ Combination example when Top Front

Speakers are used at the front

About the top front speakers

a: 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

b: 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

❏ Speaker Layouts and Selectable Listening

Modes ( p125)

Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫

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