Surround Speaker

Select surround speakers use and size.

[Selectable items] Large Small None

Surround Back Speaker

Select surround back speaker use and size.

[Selectable items] (

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Large

 

 

Small

 

None

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)

 

2spkrs

 

 

1spkr

 

 

 

NOTE

Since “Amp Assign” of AVR-789 is set to “ZONE2” by default, audio is not output from the surround back speakers. When using the surround back speakers with MAIN ZONE, change the “Amp Assign” setting to “7.1ch” (vpage 31).

Large :Select this when using large speakers with ample low frequency reproduction capabilities.

Small :Select this when using small speakers without ample low frequency reproduction capabilities.

None :Select this when no speaker is connected.

Yes :Select this when a subwoofer is connected.

No :Select this when no subwoofer is connected.

2spkrs 1spkr :

Select the number of surround back speakers.

Even when the Surround Back Speaker setting is other than “None”, sound may not be emitted from the surround back speaker, depending on the playback source. In this case, make a menu “Parameter” – “Surround Parameter” – “SB CH Out” setting other than “OFF” (vpage 44).

Select “Large” or “Small” not according to the physical size of the speaker but according to the low frequency reproduction capabilities based on the frequency set at “Crossover Frequency” (vpage 27).

When “Front Speaker” is set to “Small”, “Subwoofer” can automatically set to “Yes”.

If “Subwoofer” is set to “No”, “Front Speaker” is automatically set to “Large”.

If “Surround Speaker” is set to “None”, “Surround Back Speaker” are automatically set to “None”.

When “Front Speaker” is set to “Small”, “Center Speaker” can not be set to “Large”.

When using just one surround back speaker, connect it to the left channel (SBL).

When set to other than “7.1ch” with "Amp Assign”, “Surround Back Speaker” is not displayed.

sSubwoofer Setup

Select low range signal to be reproduced by subwoofer.

[Selectable items]

LFE : Play low range and LFE signal of channels set to “Small”.

LFE+Main : Play low range and LFE signal of all channels.

This can be set when menu “Speaker Configuration” – “Subwoofer” is set to “Yes”.

Play music or a movie source and select the mode offering the strongest bass.

Select “LFE+Main” if you want the bass signals to always be produced from the subwoofer.

ENGLISH

dDistance

Set distance from listening position to speakers.

Before making the settings, measure the distance from the listening position to the different speakers.

Unit

Select unit for distance.

[Selectable items]

Feet

 

Meters

Step

Select step. (smallest distance)

[Selectable items]

1ft

 

0.1ft

: Can be selected when “Feet” is set.

 

 

 

 

0.1m

 

0.01m

: Can be selected when “Meters” is set.

 

 

 

 

Default

Resets the settings to the default values.

Distance measurement

Select the speaker you want to set, then set the distance. Set the value closest to the measured distance.

[Variable range]

0.0ft ~ 60.0ft : Display when “Feet” is set.

0.00m ~ 18.00m : Display when “Meters” is set.

NOTE

Set the distance between the listening position and the various speakers to no more than 20.0 ft (6.00 meters).

Specifications Troubleshooting Information zone-Multi Control Remote Playback Setup Connections Started Getting

For details on how to select, set and cancel settings for each menu, see “Menu Operations” (vpage 18).

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