Onkyo Complete Guide to Speaker Configuration for Your Surround Sound System
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Speaker Configuration

The following table indicates the channels you should use depending on the number of speakers that you have.

No matter how many speakers you use, a powered subwoofer is recommended for a really powerful and solid bass.

To get the best from your surround sound system, you need to set the speaker settings automatically

(➔ page 24) or manually (➔ page 36).

Number of channels

2

3

4

5

6

7

7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Front speakers

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Center speaker

 

✔

 

✔

✔

✔

✔

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surround speakers

 

 

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surround back speaker*1*2

 

 

 

 

✔

 

 

Surround back speakers*2

 

 

 

 

 

✔

 

Front high speakers*2

 

 

 

 

 

 

✔

*1 If you’re using only one surround back speaker, connect it to

the SURROUND BACK or FRONT HIGH L terminals.

*2 Front high and surround back speakers cannot be used at the same time.

Speaker Connection Precautions

Read the following before connecting your speakers:

•You can connect speakers with an impedance of between 6 and 16 ohms. If you use speakers with a lower impedance, and use the amplifier at high volume levels for a long period of time, the built-in amp protection circuit may be activated.

•Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet before making any connections.

•Read the instructions supplied with your speakers.

•Pay close attention to speaker wiring polarity. In other words, connect positive (+) terminals only to positive (+) terminals, and negative (–) terminals only to negative (–) terminals. If you get them the wrong way around, the sound will be out of phase and will sound unnatural.

•Unnecessarily long, or very thin speaker cables may affect the sound quality and should be avoided.

•Be careful not to short the positive and negative wires. Doing so may damage the AV receiver.

•Make sure the metal core of the wire does not have contact with the AV receiver’s rear panel. Doing so may damage the AV receiver.

•Don’t connect more than one cable to each speaker terminal. Doing so may damage the AV receiver.

•Don’t connect one speaker to several terminals.

Using a Powered Subwoofer

To find the best position for your subwoofer, while playing a movie or some music with good bass, experiment by placing your subwoofer at various positions within the room, and choose the one that provides the most satisfying results.

Tip

•If your subwoofer is unpowered and you’re using an external amplifier, connect the subwoofer pre out jack to an input on the amplifier.

LINE INPUT

LINE INPUT

Powered subwoofer

Corner position

1/3 of wall position

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Contents HT-R590 Local regulations when disposing of batteries Temperature protection operates if the apparatusAttain an abnormal high temperature 10 cm 4 at the rear. The rear edge of the shelf orPrecautions Supplied Accessories Make sure you have the following accessoriesInstalling the batteries Aiming the remote controllerContents Features AmplifierProcessing MiscellaneousFront & Rear Panels Front PanelDisplay For detailed information, see the pages in parenthesesRemote Control jack Rear PanelRemote Controller Controlling the AV ReceiverRemote MODE/INPUT Selector buttons 19, 47 to Controlling the tunerConnecting the AV Receiver Connecting Your SpeakersConnecting the Speaker Cables Screw-type speaker terminalsSpeaker Configuration Speaker Connection PrecautionsUsing a Powered Subwoofer Number of channelsAbout AV Connections Connected image with AV componentsAV Cables and Jacks Hdmi cableConnecting Components with Hdmi Audio return channel ARC functionJack Components Assignable Connecting Your Components How to record the videoSee Recording to make a connection for video recording Connecting Onkyo uComponents Connecting a Recording ComponentSystem On/Auto Power On Remote ControlConnecting Antenna Connecting the Power CordSee Auto Standby about a power management setting Turning On/Off the AV ReceiverTurning On Turning OffControlling Contents of USB Devices PlaybackPlaying the Connected Component Standard Mode control Understanding Icons on the DisplayPlaying iPod/iPhone via USB ModeExtended Mode control Using the TunerTuning into Radio Stations Playing USB DevicePresetting AM/FM Stations Using RDS Asian modelsDisplaying Radio Text RT Finding Stations by Type PTYListening to Traffic News TP Using Basic Functions Using the Automatic Speaker SetupMeasurement procedure CalibrationSet the speaker setup microphone at the Main Listening Position a, and connect it to the Setup MIC jackWhen you’ve finished making the settings, press ` CancelError Messages Changing the Speaker Setup ManuallyUsing the Listening Modes Selecting Listening ModesAbout Listening Modes Following audio formats are supported by the listening mode Input SourceSpeaker Layout Onkyo-Original DSP Listening ModesListening Modes Listening modes cannot be selected with some source formats Using the Home Menu Using the Sleep TimerSetting the Display Brightness Using the Music OptimizerDisplaying Source Information Changing the Input DisplayUsing Headphones Muting the AV ReceiverRecording AV RecordingAdvanced Setup On-screen Setup MenusCommon Procedures in Setup Menu Explanatory NotesInput selector Default assignment Hdmi InputComponent Component Video Input Digital Audio Digital Audio InputSp Config Speaker Configuration FrontSurround Back Ch Crossover Crossover FrequencyAudio Adjust Multiplex/Mono SettingsSp Distance Speaker Distance Level Cal Level CalibrationDolby Settings DTS SettingTheater-Dimensional Setting Source Setup AudysseyPreset Name For Input Selector SyncAudio Selector Hardware Hdmi Setup Hdmi Ctrl RihdHdmi Through Audio TV OutUsing the Audio Settings Tone Control SettingsSpeaker Levels Late Night Function Music OptimizerCinemaFILTER Using the Onkyo Dock IPod/iPhone Playback via Onkyo DockControlling Your iPod/iPhone Available buttons Preprogrammed Remote Control Codes Entering Remote Control CodesRemote Control Codes for Onkyo Components Connected via u Controlling Other Onkyo ComponentsResetting Remote Mode Buttons Resetting the Remote ControllerControlling Other Components Controlling a Blu-ray Disc/DVD Player, HD DVD PlayerComponents Buttons DVDplayer Cassettetape deckDisc + Troubleshooting Can’t turn on the AV receiverAV receiver turns off unexpectedly There’s no sound, or it’s very quietThere’s no sound with a certain signal format Speaker volume cannot be set as requiredAbout DTS signals Only the front speakers produce soundRemote controller doesn’t work Can’t access the music files on a USB deviceStandby power consumption Sound changes when I connect my headphonesVideo Attoff default How do I change the language of a multiplex sourceUfunctions don’t work Video AttenuationConnection Tips and Video Signal Path Video Connection FormatsAudio Connection Formats USB Features USB Device RequirementsSupported Audio File Formats About Hdmi Supported Audio FormatsAbout Copyright Protection Using an RIHD-compatible TV, Player, or Recorder About p-compatible componentsOperations that can be performed with Connection How to connect and setup Confirm the connecting and settingConfirm the settings Operate with the remote controllerSpecifications Amplifier SectionVideo Section Tuner SectionOnkyo Europe Electronics GmbH Onkyo Europe Electronics GmbH UK Branch
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