Onkyo HT-R490 Positioning speakers, Standard speaker system for reproducing surround sound

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Positioning speakers

This unit has two sets of speaker system terminals (for SPEAKERS A and SPEAKERS B).

Before connecting the speakers, place them correctly by consulting the instruction manuals that came with them.

For surround playback, the configuration and placement of your speakers are very important.

Standard speaker system for reproducing surround sound

Front right and left speakers

Center speaker

Produces a rich sound image by serving as a sound source for the front right and left speakers and enhancing the sonic movement.

Surround right and left speakers

Adds three-dimensional sonic movement and produces environmental sound associated with the background and effect sound for each scene.

Subwoofer

Produces powerful and heavy bass.

If the subwoofer and center speaker are not available

The sound recorded for the center speaker and the subwoofer will be properly distributed to the front right and left speakers for optimized surround playback.

Speaker placement

Ideal speaker placement varies depending on the size of your room and the wall coverings. Here, only typical example of speaker placement and recommendations are shown.

Important points regarding speaker placement

Front left and right speakers and center speaker

Place these three speakers at the same height from the floor.

Place each speaker so that sound is aimed at the location of the listener’s ears at the listening position.

Install the left and right front speakers at the same distance from the listening position.

Surround left and right speakers

Place these speakers so that their height is 1 meter (3.3 feet) higher than that of the listener’s ears.

Subwoofer

The subwoofer can provide a similar sound effect regardless of the installation position, provided that it is installed within the room containing the listening position.

 

TV/Monitor screen

 

 

left

Subwoofer

Center

Front

right

Front

Speaker

 

speaker

 

 

speaker

Surround

 

 

Surround

left

 

 

right

speaker

 

 

speaker

 

Listening position

 

 

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Contents HT-R490 Important Safeguards AvisPrecautions Features Supplied accessoriesBefore using this unit Using the remote controllerFront panel facilities # $Front panel facilities = Remote control sensor SW Mode button# FM Mode button Tuning /£ buttonsRemote controller Rear panel facilities Remote Control Rear panel facilitiesDigital Input OPTICAL/COAXIAL Multi Channel InputExample of how to connect your equipment Example of how to connect your equipment Connecting your audio components Connecting a CD playerConnecting a satellite tuner or television Connecting a video cassette recorderConnecting a television monitor or projector DVD Speaker placement Important points regarding speaker placementPositioning speakers Standard speaker system for reproducing surround soundConnecting speakers Fully insert the stripped end of the cord Connecting antennasExtend the antenna cord Connecting antennas Connecting an AM outdoor antennaConnecting an FM outdoor antenna Directional linkageConnecting the power Connecting the powerTurning the power on from the remote controller Press the STANDBY/ON button to turn on the HT-R490Speaker Setup Selecting the speaker configurationSetting the subwoofer mode Press the Test Tone button to complete adjustmentSelecting a sound source Using Multi Channel InputStart playing the selected input source Selecting a sound source Memory FM Mode Preset 5/∞Listening to Radio Broadcasts Listening to FM/AM radio stationsPresetting a radio station Press the Memory button to finalize the procedureListening to Radio Broadcasts Tune into the radio station you desireDolby PRO Logic II surround To enjoy Surround modeAnalog/PCM Pulse Code Modulation surround To enjoy Surround mode Relationship between input sources and surround modesDTS Surround Stereo DSP Input SelectorLate Night function During Dolby Digital surround playback, press the DSP buttonTo record the input source signal you are Recording a sourceCurrently watching or listening to Start recording at the recording component as desiredUsing remote controller CD ModeTape Mode Controlling an Onkyo CD playerUsing remote controller Pre-programming remote controller When entering the code of Onkyo DVD playersLearning a pre-programming code Controlling a DVD player ModeCode List Pre-programming remote controllerBrand Troubleshooting guide PowerTroubleshooting guide Remote ControllerFM/AM Tuner OtherSpecifications Remote ControlAmplifier Section Tuner Section Video Section