Speaker Layout - Yamaha RX-A1000 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 function.
And, this unit is equipped with "Power Amp Assign" function which can easily apply the appropriate
speaker setting to this unit according to your speaker configuration.
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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 and SUBWOOFER2
jacks. In this case, monaural sound of subwoofer channel is output from both speakers.
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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. 109) 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.
19) 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 R speaker
Front L speaker
Center speaker
Surround L speaker
Surround back L 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 Front L/R speakers
CENTER jack Center speaker
SURROUND jacks Surround L/R speakers
■ Assigning a speaker configuration
Power Amp Assign 7ch Normal (Default)
CONNECTIONS
Connecting speakers
Subwoofer
Surround R speaker
12 in (30 cm)
or more
J1 Surround back R speaker
SURROUND BACK jacks Surround back L/R speakers
SUBWOOFER Subwoofer
(PRE OUT) jack
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