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This unit is equipped with a 9-channel built-in power 
amplifi er and 11.2-channel PRE OUT connector that 
enable it to handle various speaker systems.
This section provides the installation, connection, 
and setup methods of speaker systems other 
than the 7.1-channel system (with surround back 
speakers).
For the speaker installation, connection, and setup 
methods of the 7.1-channel system with surround 
back speakers, see “Simple version (Simple setup 
guide)” (vpage4).
Use Audyssey
®
 Auto Setup function of this unit 
to automatically detect the number of connected 
speakers and perform optimal settings for the 
speakers to be used.
Procedure for speaker settings
Install
Connect (vpage56)
Set up speakers (vpage63)
 Install
This unit is compatible with  Audyssey DSX™ (vpage132) and 
 Dolby Pro Logic gz (vpage133), which offers an even wider and 
deeper surround sensation.
When using Audyssey DSX, install front wide speakers or front 
height speakers.
When using Dolby Pro Logic gz, install front height speakers.
Install the surround back speakers in a position 2 to 3 ft (60 to 90 cm) 
higher than ear level.
z1
z2
45˚
Surround 
speaker
2 – 3 ft /
60 – 90 cm
GViewed from the sideH
Front height 
speaker
• Point slightly 
downwards
At least
3.3 ft / 1 m
Surround back 
speaker
• Point slightly 
downwards
Front 
speaker
Front wide 
speaker
z1  Recommended for Dolby Pro Logic gz
z2  Recommended for Audussey DSX
     When 7.2ch / 9.2ch / 11.2ch (Surround back / Front 
height /  Front wide speaker) installed
FHRFHL
FL
FR
SL
SR
FWL
FWR
SW
1
SW
2
C
SBL SBR
z1
z2
z3
z5
z4
Listening 
position
z1  22˚ – 30˚  z2  22˚ – 45˚  z3  55˚ – 60˚ 
z4  90˚ – 110˚  z5  135˚ – 150˚ 
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