Advanced Setup—Continued

THX Audio Setup

This setting is not set automatically by the Automatic Speaker Setup function (see page 40).

This setting is only available if the SurrBack Ch setting in the Speaker Configuration is set to 2ch.

With this setting, you can specify the distance between your surround back speakers. To get the best from THX’s ASA (Advanced Speaker Array) technology, these speakers should be placed as close together as possible.

1

RECEIVER

Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE

MODE button, followed by the

 

 

[SETUP] button.

The main menu appears onscreen.

2

 

Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ]

 

 

 

 

buttons to select “3. Speaker

 

 

Setup,” and then press [ENTER].

 

ENTER

The Speaker Setup menu appears.

 

 

ENTER

3

 

Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ]

 

 

 

 

buttons to select “THX Audio

 

 

Setup,” and then press [ENTER].

 

ENTER

The THX Audio Setup menu appears.

 

 

 

 

3-5.THX Audio Setup

 

 

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a.SurrBack Sp Spacing

 

 

: 0-1ft

 

ENTER

 

4

Use the Left and Right [ ]/[ ]

 

 

buttons to specify the surround

 

back speaker spacing:

 

0–1 ft (0–0.3 m) (Default): Select this

 

ENTER

 

if the speakers are between 0 and 1 foot

 

(0–30 cm) apart.

 

1–4 ft (0.3–1.2 m): Select this if the

 

speakers are between 1 and 4 feet

 

(0.3–1.2 m) apart.

 

>4 ft (>1.2 m): Select this if the speak-

 

ers are more than 4 feet (1.2 m) apart.

5

Press the [SETUP] button.

 

 

The setup menu closes.

Note:

This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons, and [ENTER] button.

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Onkyo SR804 THX Audio Setup, Buttons to select THX Audio, Buttons to specify the surround, Back speaker spacing

SR804 specifications

The Onkyo SR804 is a high-performance A/V receiver that has established itself as a favorite among home theater enthusiasts. Designed to deliver an immersive audio and visual experience, the SR804 boasts an array of features and technologies that enhance its performance and usability.

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The Onkyo SR804 is designed with users in mind, featuring an intuitive GUI (Graphical User Interface) that simplifies navigation and setup processes. The included remote control is comprehensive, providing easy access to settings and features without the need to navigate through complex menus. Moreover, the receiver supports Audyssey MultEQ technology, which analyzes the room's acoustics and optimizes audio performance, providing a tailored sound experience for various room sizes and layouts.

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