Yamaha Aventage MusicCast RX-A870BL Owner's Manual page 27

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Connecting front speakers that support bi-amp
connections
When using front speakers that support bi-amp connections, connect them to the FRONT jacks
and EXTRA SP2 jacks.
To enable the bi-amp function, configure the "Power Amp Assign" setting in the "Setup" menu
after connecting the power cable to an AC wall outlet (p.41).
The unit (rear)
SURROUND
SPEAKERS
EXTRA SP2
SURROUND BACK
SURROUND CENTER FRONT
/ ZONE2 / BI-AMP
SUBWOOFER
1
2
1 2
3
9
4
X
The FRONT jacks and EXTRA SP2 jacks output the same signals.
Caution
• Before making bi-amp connections, remove any brackets or cables that connect a woofer with a
tweeter. Refer to the instruction manual of the speakers for details. If you are not making bi-amp
connections, make sure that the brackets or cables are connected before connecting the speaker
cables.
• Surround back speakers cannot be used during bi-amp connections.
EXTRA SP1
F.PRESENCE
/ ZONE2
SINGLE
5
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Connecting Zone2 speakers
When using Zone2 speakers, connect them to the EXTRA SP1 or EXTRA SP2 terminals.
To utilize the EXTRA SP terminals for Zone2 speakers, configure the "Power Amp Assign"
setting in the "Setup" menu after connecting the power cable to an AC wall outlet (p.41).
X
You can also connect Zone2 speakers using an external amplifier (p.92).
(when using surround back speakers in the main zone)
The unit (rear)
T
SURROUND
SPEAKERS
SURROUND CENTER FRONT
SUBWOOFER
1
2
1 2
9 3
4
6 7
Main zone
27
En
EXTRA SP2 EXTRA SP1
SURROUND BACK F.PRESENCE
/ ZONE2 / BI-AMP / ZONE2
SINGLE
FL FR
5
Zone2