Speaker Setup

1-2. Speaker Distance sub-menu

Here you will enter the distance from each speaker to your normal listening position. This is important for the timing of the acoustics to create the proper sound space that the TX-DS797 and today’s sound systems are able to produce.

Notes:

•Speakers that you selected “No” or “None” for in the Speaker Config sub-menu will not appear.

•The difference between the distances of different speakers cannot be set to more than 20 feet (6 meters).

(Only one surround back speaker)

Advanced Menu

1.Speaker Setup

 

1.Speaker Setup

 

2.Input Setup

 

3.Listening Mode Setup

4.Preference

 

1-.2Speaker.ConfigDistance

5.OSD Setup

 

2.Speaker Distance

3.Level Calibration

4a..BassUnitPeak Level:meters

b.Front L/R

: 3.60m

c.Center

: 3.60m

ENTER Quit:OSD

d.Surr Right

: 2.10m

e.Surr Back

: 2.10m

f.SurrENTERLeft Quit:OSD2.10m

g.Subwoofer

: 3.60m

Quit:SETUP

(Two surround back speakers)

Advanced Menu

1.Speaker Setup

 

1.Speaker Setup

 

2.Input Setup

 

3.Listening Mode Setup

4.Preference

 

1-.2Speaker.SpeakerConfigDistance

5.OSD Setup

 

2.Speaker Distance

3.Level Calibration

4a..BassUnitPeak Level:meters

b.Front L/R

: 3.60m

c.Center

: 3.60m

ENTER Quit:OSD

d.Surr Right

: 2.10m

e.Surr Back R : 2.10m

f.SurrENTERBack LQuit:OSD2.10m

g.Surr Left

: 2.10m

h.Subwoofer

: 3.60m

Quit:SETUP

a. Unit

feet: Select if you will enter the distances in feet.

meters: Select if you will enter the distances in meters.

b. Front L/R

Set the distance from the front left and right speakers to your normal listening position between 1 and 30 feet in 0.5-feet intervals (0.3 to 9 meters in 0.15-meter intervals).

Position the front left and right speakers so that they are the same distance from the listener. If they are not, you may lose the center position for stereo sound.

c. Center

Set the distance from the center speaker to your normal listening position between 1 and 30 feet in 0.5-feet intervals (0.3 to 9 meters in 0.15-meter intervals).

d. Surr Right

Set the distance from the surround right speaker to your normal listening position between 1 and 30 feet in 0.5-feet intervals (0.3 to 9 meters in 0.15-meter intervals).

e. Surr Back

Set the distance from the surround back speaker to your normal listening position between 1 and 30 feet in 0.5-feet intervals (0.3 to 9 meters in 0.15-meter intervals).

•This setting appears if set for one surround back speaker in the Speaker Config sub-menu.

f.Surr Left

Set the distance from the surround left speaker to your normal listening position between 1 and 30 feet in 0.5-feet intervals (0.3 to 9 meters in 0.15-meter intervals).

g. Subwoofer

Set the distance from the subwoofer to your normal listening position between 1 and 30 feet in 0.5-feet intervals (0.3 to 9 meters in 0.15-meter intervals).

e. Surr Back R

Set the distance from the surround back right speaker to your normal listening position between 1 and 30 feet in 0.5-feet intervals (0.3 to 9 meters in 0.15-meter intervals).

•This setting appears if set for two surround back speakers in the Speaker Config sub-menu.

f.Surr Back L

Set the distance from the surround back left speaker to your normal listening position between 1 and 30 feet in 0.5-feet intervals (0.3 to 9 meters in 0.15-meter intervals).

•This setting appears if set for two surround back speakers in the Speaker Config sub-menu.

Note:

For audio using surround back right and surround back left speakers, a separately-sold 2-channel power amplifier is required.

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TX-DS797 specifications

The Onkyo TX-DS797 is an iconic AV receiver that has left a lasting impression on home theater enthusiasts since its release. Known for its robust performance and extensive feature set, this receiver is designed to deliver an immersive audio-visual experience that can elevate any entertainment setup.

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