Connecting your equipment | 03 |
Other speaker connections
!Your favorite speaker connections can be selected even if you have fewer than 5.2 speakers (except front left/right speakers).
!When not connecting a subwoofer, connect speakers with low frequency reproduction capabilities to the front channel. (The subwoofer’s low frequency component
is played from the front speakers, so the speakers could be damaged.)
!After connecting, be sure to conduct the Full Auto MCACC (speaker environment setting) procedure. See Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC) on page 25 .
Placing the speakers
Refer to the chart below for placement of the speakers you intend to connect.
| FHL | SW1 | SW2 | FHR |
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| C | ||
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| R |
FWL |
| 30 | 30 | FWR |
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| 60 | ||
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| 60 |
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SL |
| 120 | 120 |
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| 60 | SR | ||
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| SBL SB SBR |
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!Place the surround speakers at 120º from the center. If you, (1) use the surround back speaker, and, (2) don’t use the front height speakers / front wide speakers, we recommend placing the surround speaker right beside you.
!If you intend to connect only one surround back speaker, place it directly behind you.
!Place the left and right front height speakers at least one meter (3.3 ft.) directly above the left and right front speakers.
THX speaker system setup
If you are using a THX certified subwoofer, use the THX INPUT jack on the subwoofer (if your subwoofer has one) or switch the filter position to THX on your subwoofer.
See also THX Audio Setting on page 68 to make the settings that will give you the best sound experience when using the Home THX modes (page 37).
Some tips for improving sound quality
Where you put your speakers in the room has a big effect on the quality of the sound. The following guidelines should help you to get the best sound from your system.
!The subwoofer can be placed on the floor. Ideally, the other speakers should be at about
!For the best stereo effect, place the front speakers 2 m to 3 m (6 ft. to 9 ft.) apart, at equal distance from the TV.
!If you’re going to place speakers around your CRT TV, use shielded speakers or place the speakers at a sufficient distance from your
CRT TV.
!If you’re using a center speaker, place the front speakers at a wider angle. If not, place them at a narrower angle.
!Place the center speaker above or below the TV so that the sound of the center channel is localized at the TV screen. Also, make sure the center speaker does not cross the line formed by the leading edge of the front left and right speakers.
!It is best to angle the speakers towards the listening position. The angle depends on the size of the room. Use less of an angle for bigger rooms.
!Surround and surround back speakers should be positioned 60 cm to 90 cm (2 ft. to 3 ft.) higher than your ears and tilted slightly downward. Make sure the speakers don’t face each other. For
!Try not to place the surround speakers farther away from the listening position than the front and center speakers. Doing so can weaken the surround sound effect.
Connecting the speakers
Each speaker connection on the receiver comprises a positive (+) and negative
CAUTION
!These speaker terminals carry HAZARDOUS LIVE voltage. To prevent the risk of electric shock when connecting or disconnecting the speaker cables, disconnect the power cord before touching any uninsulated parts.
!Make sure that all the bare speaker wire is twisted together and inserted fully into the speaker terminal. If any of the bare speaker wire touches the back panel it may cause the power to cut off as a safety measure.
Bare wire connections
CAUTION
Make sure that all speakers are securely installed. This not only improves sound quality, but also reduces the risk of damage or injury resulting from speakers being knocked over or falling in the event of external shocks such as earthquakes.
1Twist exposed wire strands together.
2Loosen terminal and insert exposed wire.
3Tighten terminal.
1 | 2 | 3 |
10 mm (3/8 in.)
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