Pioneer VSX-831 Basic Manual page 4

> Before start > Hookup
1/2˝
(12 mm)
1 Speaker cable, 2 Subwoofer cable
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> Setup > Playback > Part Names
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Connect 123456 for a 5.1-channel system. Up to
two powered subwoofers can be connected. The same
signal is output from each of the SUBWOOFER jacks.
Note that it is possible to connect just 12 and no other
jacks.
Make sure the exposed wires of the speakers do not stick out of
the speaker terminals when connecting. If the exposed wires of
the speakers touch the rear panel or the + and – wires touch each
other, the protection circuit will be activated.
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> Advanced Manual
Troubleshooting | Appendix
Connections for 5.1-
Channel System
Setup
0 The speaker configuration is set to 5.1ch audio
output by default. If there are speakers you won't
be connecting, you need to change the settings in
Initial Setup, "1. Full Auto MCACC" ( P11) so that
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the audio from those speakers you are not
connecting is sent to other speakers.