Enjoying Home Theater
Speaker Sets A and B
You can use two sets of speakers with the AV receiver: speaker set A and speaker set B. Speaker set A should be used in your main listening room for up to
*While speaker set B is on, speaker set A is reduced to
Speaker set B can be used in another room and offers
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AV receiver | Remote |
| On | A | B | Set A: 2.1 channels |
A SPEAKERS B | controller | On | Set B: 2 channels | |||
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| Off | A |
| Set A: 5.1 channels |
| SP A / B | Off | On |
| B | Set B: 2 channels |
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Speaker Set A: Main Room
Front left and right speakers
These output the overall sound. Their role in a home theater is to provide a solid anchor for the sound image. They should be positioned facing the listener at about ear level, and equally spaced from the TV. Angle them inward.
Center speaker
This speaker enhances the front left and right speakers, making sound move- ments distinct and providing a full sound image. For movies it’s used mainly for dialog.
Position it close to your TV facing forward at about ear level, or at the same height as the front left and right speakers.
*While speaker set B is on, this speaker outputs no sound.
Corner
Subwoofer
The subwoofer handles the bass sounds of the LFE (Low- Frequency Effects) channel. In general, a good bass sound can be obtained by installing the subwoofer in a front corner, or at
Speaker Set B: Sub Room
1/3 wall length
Surround left and right speakers
These speakers are used for precise sound position- ing and to add realistic ambience. Position them at the sides of the listener, or slightly behind, about
*While speaker set B is on, these speakers output no sound.
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