Speaker setup

You need to set up the speaker configuration for the speaker system

A (see page 12).

SPEAKER ADJUST

(There is no speaker configuration setup for the speaker system B.)

It is not necessary to set the parameters again once you have completed the setup unless you change the speaker configuration.

Notes

• Speaker setup cannot be done if;

– Headphones are connected (see page 24),

– The speaker system B is on (see page 24), or

– “Multi ch” is selected with AUDIO SELECTOR button.

PRESET/ADJUST /£

Selecting the number of speaker channels

1.Press SPEAKER ADJUST once.

When the button is pressed, the current speaker setup will be displayed.

2.Press PRESET/ADJUST /£ repeatedly to select the number of channels.

Front left

Center

 

Front right

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surround left

Surround right

Display and number of speaker channels

Speaker 5ch (Default)

Speaker 4ch

Speaker 3ch

Speaker 2ch

Notes

The listening mode will automatically change according to the number of channels if you set the number of channels.

Speaker adjust mode will be cancelled if the next operation is not performed within 8 seconds.

Setting the crossover frequency

To reproduce low frequencies between 60 Hz and 150 Hz in an optimum condition, set the crossover frequency according to the low-frequency reproduction capabilities of the subwoofer and other speakers (front, center and surround).

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It is not neccessary to change this setting when using the supplied speaker system.

If you’re not using a subwoofer, bass sounds are output by the other speakers and this setting has no effect.

1.Press SPEAKER ADJUST twice.

The current setting is displayed.

2.Press PRESET/ADJUST /£ repeatedly to select the crossover frequency.

Select from 60, 80, 100, 120 and 150 Hz.

The following table lists the crossover frequency you should choose depending on the diameter of your front speakers.

Front speaker diameter

Crossover frequency

Larger than 8 inch (20 cm)

60 Hz

6.4

– 8 inch (16 – 20 cm)

80 Hz

5.2

– 6.4 inch (13 – 16 cm)

100 Hz

3.6

– 5.2 inch (9 – 13 cm)

120 Hz

Less than 3.6 inch (9 cm)

150 Hz

 

 

 

If you want more accurate setting, refer to the instruction manuals of the speakers and perform the setting according to their frequency response. Also listen to the actual sound and set to the high position (120 or 150 Hz) if you feel that the sound from the subwoofer is not enough or to the low position (60 or 80 Hz) if you feel that the sound is loud.

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Onkyo HT-R420 appendix Speaker setup, Setting the crossover frequency, Press Speaker Adjust twice