Speaker Layout - Yamaha RX-A3000 Owner's Manual

Speaker layout

In addition to the 7.1-channel speaker layout, a variety of speaker configurations can be specified with
presence speaker connection, bi-amp connection or the Zone2/Zone3 function.
In addition, this unit is equipped with the "Power Amp Assign" function, which can be used to easily
apply the appropriate speaker settings to this unit according to speaker configuration.
Connection of speakers
Connect the speakers to the appropriate jacks shown in the table for each speaker layout. Refer to
"Connecting speakers and subwoofers" ( p.
You can also use two subwoofers by connecting them to both SUBWOOFER1 (FRONT) and
SUBWOOFER2 (REAR) jacks. And, you can use the EXTRA SP1 jacks for Zone3 speakers and
EXTRA SP2 jacks for Zone2 by setting the assignment with "Power Amp Assign" (
Assigning a speaker configuration
A speaker configuration must be assigned to this unit to activate the speakers. Use the Power Amp
Assign function to apply the appropriate settings shown in the table for each speaker layout. Refer to
"Power Amp Assign" ( p. 97) for details on setting.
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1 : The sound of surround back channel can also be output from a single surround back speaker. When only one surround back
speaker is used, connect it to the SURROUND BACK L (SINGLE) jack and place it directly behind the listening position.
20) for details on connecting speakers.
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Enjoying the 7.1 channel audio source
7.1-channel speaker layout (7 speakers + subwoofer)
Front L speaker
97).
Center speaker
Audio from a 7.1-channel audio source can be played back with no degradation with this speaker
configuration.
Connections of speakers
FRONT jacks
CENTER jack
SURROUND jacks
Assigning a speaker configuration
Power Amp Assign 7ch Normal (Default)
CONNECTIONS
Front R speaker
Subwoofer
Surround R speaker
30 cm or more
Surround L speaker
J1 Surround back R speaker
Surround back L speaker
Front L/R speakers SURROUND BACK jacks
Center speaker SUBWOOFER
(PRE OUT) jack
Surround L/R speakers
Connecting speakers
Surround back L/R speakers
Subwoofer
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