Onkyo TX-NR3009 Instruction Manual page 14

About Speakers A and Speakers B
Installing Speakers A and Speakers B allows you to enjoy up to 7.2-channel surround-sound playback from each speaker
configuration. Each configuration has its own pair of stereo front speakers and can use the same subwoofer, center,
surround, front high, and surround back speakers, as required. You could, for example, use Speakers A when watching a
DVD movie with 7.2-channels surround sound and use Speakers B for serious music listening with a pair of stereo
speakers (2-channels).
Speakers A and Speakers B can be wired normally or bi-amped, but cannot be bi-amped at the same time. For example,
if Speakers B are bi-amped, Speakers A can only be wired normally.
See also:
• "Speaker Settings"
• "Speaker Configuration"
• "Selecting Speaker Layout"
The versatility offered by the Speakers A and Speakers B configurations means you can configure the AV receiver to suit
your exact requirements and application. Two typical applications are shown below.
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Speakers A: 7.2-channel playback
Speakers B: Stereo playback
In this example, Speakers A provides 7.2-channel
surround sound for enjoying DVD movies, while
Speakers B is used for serious music listening with a pair
of top-quality stereo speakers.
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2–1. Speaker Settings
Speaker Impedance
Speakers Type(Front A)
Speakers Type(Front B)
Powered Zone 2
Powered Zone 3
Front High + Front Wide
2–2. Speaker Configuration
Subwoofer
Front
Center
Surround
Front High
Surround Back
2–2. Speaker Configuration
Subwoofer
Front
Center
Surround
Front High
Surround Back
Note
• You cannot set speaker impedance individually for Speakers A and Speakers B.
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Speakers B
FR
FL C FR
Speakers A
SL SR
SBL SBR
6ohms
Normal
Normal
Use Speakers A
Use
Use
Use
Not Use
Use
Not Use Speakers B
Use
Not Use
Not Use
Not Use
Not Use
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Speakers A: 5.2-channel playback
Speakers B: 2.1-channel playback with bi-amped
front speakers
In this example, Speakers A provides 5.2-channel
surround sound for enjoying DVD movies, while
Speakers B is bi-amped for use with a pair of bi-amp
capable speakers. Subwoofer 1 is used with Speakers A
and Speakers B.
2–1. Speaker Settings
Speaker Impedance
Speakers Type(Front A)
Speakers Type(Front B)
No Powered Zone 2
No Powered Zone 3
No Front High + Front Wide
2–2. Speaker Configuration
Subwoofer
Front
Center
Surround
Front High
Surround Back
2–2. Speaker Configuration
Subwoofer
Front
Center
Surround
Front High
Surround Back
Speakers B
FL FR
FL C FR
Speakers A
SL SR
6ohms
Normal
Bi-Amp
Use Speakers A
Use
Use
Use
Not Use
Not Use
Use Speakers B
Use
Not Use
Not Use
Not Use
Not Use
No
No
No