Enjoying a 9.1 channel system

This receiver allows you to enjoy a 9.1 channel system.

Example of a 9.1 channel speaker system configuration

AFront speaker (L)

BFront speaker (R)

CCenter speaker

DSurround speaker 2 (L)

ESurround speaker 2 (R)

FSurround back speaker (L)

GSurround back speaker (R)

HSub woofer

ISurround speaker 1 (L)

JSurround speaker 1 (R)

Placing speakers

Arrange the speakers around the center of the room based on the angles shown in the illustration as follows. If you are unable to position the speakers according to the angles shown, place one set of surround speakers slightly forward of the listening position (toward the front speakers).

Adjusting the position of these speakers improves the connection between the front and surround sound stage.

Although the center of the room is used as an axis for determining speaker placement, you

can enjoy excellent sound from anywhere in

the room behind the central point.Getting Started

When using the CINEMA STUDIO EX modes with a 9.1 channel system

Be sure to set Virtual Speaker to OFF in SURR SET UP (page 99). You can enjoy the surround effects of movies even without the use of virtual speakers since so many real speakers are used.

In addition, unlike virtual speakers, the expressive capability of real speakers will vary depending on the speaker. Adjust the effect level so that the actor’s lines sound natural and the impact of sound effects is nicely balanced.

To listen to the pure audio of a Super Audio CD

Please note that in most cases you can use the

9.1channel setting for a Super Audio CD and other pure audio sources without any adjustments. However, depending on the type of speakers you have, and the way the music software was recorded, you may want to switch to 7.1 channel or 5.1 channel playback.

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