Advanced Speaker Configuration; Speaker Layout Utilizing An External Power Amplifier - Yamaha RX-A3000 Owner's Manual

Advanced speaker configuration

Speaker layout utilizing an external power
amplifier
More speakers can be used by connecting an external amplifier to
this unit's PRE OUT jacks. The speaker layout specified using the
Power Amp Assign function varies when an external amplifier is
connected.
Symbols on the table
L FPL
Front L speaker Front presence L speaker
C FPR
Center speaker Front presence R speaker
R RPL
Front R speaker Rear presence L speaker
SL RPR
Surround L speaker Rear presence R speaker
SR
Surround R speaker
Speakers that output sound
SBL
Surround back L speaker
Speakers that output sound
SBR
Surround back R speaker depending upon settings
EA
External amplifier
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Connections of speakers
Connect the speakers to the following jacks according to the
speaker layout. Refer to "Front/Center/Surround/Surround back
speaker and Subwoofer connection" and "Front/rear presence
speaker connection" for details on connecting speakers
Refer "Connecting an external amplifier" for details on connecting
an external amplifier (☞p. 28).
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Assigning a speaker configuration
A speaker configuration must be assigned to this unit to activate
speakers and an external amplifier. Use the "Power Amp Assign"
function to easily apply the appropriate speaker settings to this unit
in accordance with speaker configuration.
J
1 : Sound cannot be output from the surround back speakers when it is output from
the speakers connected to the EXTRA SP2 jacks.
J
2 :
You can also use two subwoofers by connecting them to both SUBWOOFER1
(FRONT) and SUBWOOFER2 (REAR) jacks.
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Improving sound quality of front speaker
by more high quality Hi-Fi amplifier
■ 9.1-channel speaker layout
(7 speakers + subwoofer + external front speakers)
FPL
L
SL
RPL
This unit automatically selects the rear presence speakers or
surround back speakers to output sounds according to the
J1
selected sound program.
The front speaker channel can be enhanced by using an external
amplifier possible of greater output power than this unit.
■ Connections of speakers
CENTER jack
SURROUND jacks
SURROUND BACK jacks
(☞p. 20).
FRONT (PRE OUT) jacks
SUBWOOFER (PRE OUT) jack
EXTRA SP1 jacks
EXTRA SP2 jacks
■ Assigning a speaker configuration
Power Amp Assign 7ch + FRONT
EA FPR
C
R
SW
SR
SBL SBR
RPR
Center speaker
Surround L/R speakers
Surround back L/R speakers
External amplifier
(for front L/R speakers)
J2
Subwoofer
Front presence L/R speakers
Rear presence L/R speakers
CONNECTIONS
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Using an external amplifier to output the
front presence speaker channel
■ 9.1-channel speaker layout
(7 speakers + subwoofer + external front presence
speakers)
FPL EA
C
L R
SL SR
SBL SBR
RPL
This unit automatically selects the rear presence speakers or
surround back speakers to output sounds according to the
J1
selected sound program.
The front presence and surround back speaker channels can be
output at the same time.
■ Connections of speakers
FRONT jacks Front L/R speakers
CENTER jack Center speaker
SURROUND jacks Surround L/R speakers
SURROUND BACK jacks Surround back L/R speakers
F.PRESENCE (PRE OUT) jacks External amplifier
(for front presence L/R speakers)
J2
SUBWOOFER (PRE OUT) jack Subwoofer
EXTRA SP2 jacks Rear presence L/R speakers
■ Assigning a speaker configuration
Power Amp Assign 7ch + FPR
FPR
SW
RPR
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