I want to run 2.0 system initially and then add additional speakers for 5.1 later. Can I do this with this receiver?
361859
Yes, you can do it. during set up you tell the 414 that you are set up for stereo.
1318732
its only supported 5.1 as real surround mean with more 2 speakers but you can feel the 7.1 surround without install 2 more speakers
539013
I've never had the desire to do anything like that with my 5400, but I'm pretty sure you can't simply swap between 5.1 and 2, if that's what you're asking. One option I suppose would be to do mono or full stereo on all channels, but that means the speakers would still be active in the living room.
80114
I have this USB card and I like it. I use the optical digital output to my home theater (DVD) system and that works well. Do your 5.1 speakers have separate inputs for r, l, sub, and rear? With this system, it has 2 options for 5.1: either digital optical, or 4 separate wires running to inputs in your 5.1 system. In my case, I did not have 4 separate analog inputs for these speakers, so digital optical was my only option. If you do not have digital optical or 4 analog inputs on your 5.1 system, then I would not get this product.
31133
You can run zone 1 and 2 at the same time. It's a 9,2 receiver so I guess nine speakers. Two subwoofers and two zone 2 speakers at the maximum. But many other options would be possible.
1017360
Yes. It can run as a 5.1 or 7.1. You can even option out the other two speakers to a secondary audio. I use mine to run speakers on my patio.
466675
Hello,Yes this would be done through the adapters properties as RemixCat has noted. We recommend that the unit be left to both 2.4 and 5.0 mode though.
1214416
The Speaker A and B buttons on the front individually turn on or off either set of speakers. You can turn both A and B on at the same time for a setup you describe, although it won't be actual surround, as this is a stereo receiver that only supports left/right, not 5.1 or 7.1 surround
1206558
Have done all this, but how do I get 5.1 sound from the external source? Sound only coming through the front speakers. What input should I be using on the receiver to get 5.1 sound from the external source? TIA.
270900
You can use this player with your 5.1 receiver. You need to go into the player's audio setup menu and set the surround back channel to "None." The player will then only output to the 5.1 analogs (just leave the surround back analog connectors unused). This is what am doing.
1967003
Basic answer - No. I believe this unit is designed to function just with its own 2 speakers in "stereo" mode. There is no mention of surround sound such as 5.1 or 7.1 that I could find. You might try a "parallel" hook-up with the amp outputs going to both the Yamaha speakers and the appropriate left or right channels of your wall mount speakers - BUT - be careful to verify that the combined loads / impedances, etc are ok (see specs section of Yamaha owners manual & specs for your wall speakers) or you might damage the amps and all the speakers involved. Also this would only give you more stereo output with all the speakers, not 5.1 or 7.1 surround sound. Try your Yamaha with just its own speakers and turn up the volume a little - this might work ok for you without the wall speakers. Regards, John
65825
You can connect a 2.1 system. Connect the front speakers to the subwoofer and then connect the subwoofer to the front out of the card. It is detailed on page 6 of the card's quick start guide.
653428
You don't have to. I actually used these as my rear surround and the TSi400's for the front and a cs-10 for the center. But I'm sure 4 of these and a sub would sound excellent. If you want the full "5.1" you'll need a center speaker. 5.1 = 5 (speakers) .1 (subwoofer) roughly
2102725
If you already have a 5.1 setup, then why do you care about audio on this projector?Oh, after thinking about your question, I realized that you must not have a Home Theater Receiver. This projector is not an AV receiver. You can only hook up headphones/small speakers to this projector. You should really be using separate receiver for your speakers.
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With that kind of budget constraits right now start with 2.0 or 2.1 setup then upgrade to 5.1 http://www.reddit.com/r/Zeos/comments/2dk676/guide_stereo_20_21_systems/. Follow that link to a guide that should help you get started. http://www.reddit.com/r/Zeos/comments/23d9ny/how_to_buildup_a_20_to_a_51_surround_sound_april/ this one is about turing a low cost 2.0 or 2.1 system into a 5.1 or 7.1. If you confused by the numbers the first number represents how many speakers and the .1 is for the sub. So 2.1 is 2 speakers and a sub. 5.1 is five speakers and a sub.
232583
Yes you can. Actually if the source is a 2 way stereo ( R - L ), you'll only hear the two front speakers no matter you have configured a 7.1 speaker system.
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I have an AV Receiver that is 5.1 and have my center, 2x front and my powered sub directly plugged into the AV Receiver. My two rear speakers use the Soundcast SCS100 SurroundCast System.But as Spirit of 76 said, you cannot run a powered subwoofer in addition to the two speakers through this system. The powered sub will need to directly connect to your AV Receiver.