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Setting the delay time

Input the distances from the listening position to the speakers and set the surround delay time.

Preparations:

Measure the distances from the listening position to the speakers (L1 to L3 on the diagram at the right). L1: Distance from center speaker to listening position

L2: Distance from front speakers to listening position

L3: Distance from surround speaker to listening position

CAUTION:

Set the center speaker at the same distance from the front speakers (left and right) or the subwoofer, or so that the difference in distance (L2 – L1) is 5 feet or less.

Set the surround speakers (left and right) at the same distance from the front speakers (left and right) or the subwoofer, or so that the difference in distance (L2 – L3) is 15 feet or less.

FL Center FR

L2

L1

Listening

 

 

position

 

 

 

L3

 

SLSR

1

Use the

(left) and

(right) buttons to set the distance from the front speakers and subwoofer to the

listening position.

 

6 FRNT/SW 12ft

•The number changes in units of 1 foot each time one of the buttons is pressed. Select the value closest to the measured distance.

(“/SW” appears only when subwoofer = yes.)

Press the SELECT or (down) button to switch to the center speaker setting.

NOTE:

•The speaker distance can be adjusted between 0 and 60 feet in steps of 1 foot.

2

Use the

(left) and

(right) buttons to set the distance from the center speakers to the listening

position.

 

 

7 CENTER 12ft

•The number changes in units of 1 foot each time one of the buttons is pressed. Select the value closest to the measured distance.

Press the SELECT or (down) button to switch to the surround speaker setting.

NOTE:

•No setting when “None” has been selected for the center speaker.

3

Use the

(left) and

(right) buttons to set the distance from the surround speakers to the listening

position.

 

 

8 SURR. 10ft

•The number changes in units of 1 foot each time one of the buttons is pressed. Select the value closest to the measured distance.

Press the SELECT or (down) button to enter the setting and switch the DIGITAL input (COAX) setting.

NOTE:

•No setting when “None” has been selected for the surround speakers.

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Denon AVR-1802/882 manual Setting the delay time, Preparations, Listening position
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AVR-1802/882 specifications

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