Denon AVR-5800 operating instructions Surround back speakers, Number of surround back speakers

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Surround back speakers

The THX Surround EX format adds new “Surround Back” (SB) channels to the conventional 5.1-channel system. This makes it easy to achieve sound positioned directly behind the listener, something that was previously difficult with sources designed for conventional multi surround speakers. In addition, the acoustic image extending between the sides and the rear is narrowed, thus greatly improving the expression of the surround signals for sounds moving from the sides to the back and from the front to the point directly behind the listening position.

Change of positioning and acoustic image

with 5.1-channel systems

FL

SW

C

FR

SL ch

 

 

SR ch

Change of positioning and acoustic image

with THX Surround EX system

FL

SW

C

FR

SL ch

 

 

SR ch

 

 

SB ch

 

Movement of acoustic image from SR to SL

Movement of acoustic image from SR to SB to SL

Speaker(s) for one or two channels are required in order to achieve a THX Surround EX system with the AVR-5800. Adding these, however, allows you to achieve stronger surround effects not only with sources recorded in THX Surround EX, but also with conventional 2- to 5.1-channel sources. The WIDE SCREEN mode is a mode for achieving surround sound with up to 7.1 channels using surround back speakers, for sources recorded in conventional Dolby Surround as well as Dolby Digital 5.1-channel and DTS Surround 5.1-channel sources. Furthermore, all the Denon original surround modes (see page 48) are compatible with 7.1-channel playback, so you can enjoy 7.1-channel sound with any signal source.

2Number of surround back speakers

With THX Surround EX, the surround back channel consists of one channel of playback signals, but we recommend using two speakers. When using dipolar speakers in particular, it is essential to use two speakers.

Using two speakers results in a smoother blend with the sound of the surround channels and better sound positioning of the surround back channel when listening from a position other than the center.

2Placement of the surround left and right channels when using surround back speakers

Using surround back speakers greatly improves the positioning of the sound at the rear. Because of this, the surround left and right channels play an important role in achieving a smooth transition of the acoustic image from the front to the back. As shown on the diagram above, in a movie theater the surround signals are also produced from diagonally in front of the listeners, creating an acoustic image as if the sound were floating in space.

To achieve these effects, we recommend placing the speakers for the surround left and right channels slightly more towards the front than with conventional surround systems. Doing so sometimes increases the surround effect when playing conventional 5.1-channel sources in the THX Surround EX mode. Check the surround effects of the various modes before selecting the surround mode.

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Contents AVR-5800 Safety Precautions Safety Instructions Before Using Table of ContentsFeatures Connections Connecting the audio componentsTV/DBS Connecting video componentsPrecaution when using S-jacks Connecting a video component equipped with S-Video jacksConnecting a DVD player DVD in jacks FM antenna adapter assembly Connecting the antenna terminalsConnecting the Multi Source jacks Connecting the external input EXT. in jacksConnecting the speaker cords Speaker system connectionsSpeaker Impedance Surround Speaker Systems a ConnectionsFront Panel Part Names and FunctionsRemote control unit Mute Setting UP the SystemSurround speaker selector function Speaker system layout6, 7 Before setting up the systemSetting the type of speakers Parameters Setting the Subwoofer modeAssignment of low frequency signal range Setting the Surround Back channelSubwoofer mode THX surround EX/DTS ES Auto Flag Detect Mode Afdm settingPreparations Setting the delay timeSetting the multi-zone 1 level Setting the Multi Zone Control40 dB, 0 dB VariableSetting the channel level Channel Level screen reappears Subwoofer peak limit level setting Setting the Digital In Assignment Auto tuner presets Setting the on-screen display OSDOn-screen display signals After completing system setupUsing the remote control unit Remote Control UnitOperating the remote control unit OperationBefore operating Input mode selection function Playing the input sourceExample CD Adjusting the sound quality tone After starting playbackExample Stereo Switching the surround speakers Listening over headphonesChecking the currently playing program source, etc Turning the sound off temporarily mutingPlaying one source while recording another REC OUT mode Multi-source recording/playbackRecording Dolby Digital and DTS multichannel sources Press the M-ZONE 1 button PRE OUT EFFECT/SB left and right jacks Playback using the external input EXT. in jacksDirect mode Pure Direct modeStereo mode Playing audio sources CDs and DVDsMulti-source and multi-zone playback Multi-zone playback using the Multi Zone 1 terminalsRemote Control Unit Multi-zone playback using the Multi Zone 2 terminalsBefore playing with the surround function SurroundFader function Remote Control UnitPlaying modes for different sources Surround parameters q Afdm Auto Flag Detect Mode THX Surround EX / Home THX Cinema modeSelect the Surround mode Set the input mode to AutoDTS Neo6 mode Dolby Surround Pro Logic modeSurround modes and their features Denon Original Surround ModesPersonal Memory Plus DSP surround simulation Select the surround mode for the input channelTone control setting Surround modes and parameters Surround parameters eAuto tuning Manual tuningListening to the Radio Checking the preset stations Preset memoryRemote control unit Main unitRecalling preset stations Last Function MemoryInitialization of the Microprocessor Troubleshooting Additional Information Types of multi-channel signalsOptimum surround sound for different sources Movie audioNumber of surround back speakers Surround back speakersSpeaker setting examples When not using surround back speakers When using different surround speakers for movies and musicDolby Surround Dolby Digital Dolby Surround AC-3 Surround2Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic Dolby Digital compatible media and playback methodsDolby Pro Logic DTS Digital SurroundDolby Pro Logic compatible media and playback methods DTS compatible media and playback methodsDTS-ES Extended Surround TM THX Surround EX Home THX Cinema surround modeTHX Surround modes and parameters Audio section Specifications14-14, Akasaka 4-CHOME, MINATO-KU, Tokyo 107-8011, Japan
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