SPEAKER SETUP

SPEAKERS TO BE USED

This unit is designed to provide the best sound-field quality with a 5 speaker configuration. The most effective speakers to use with this unit are main speakers, rear speakers and a center speaker. You may omit the center speaker. (Refer to the 4-Speaker Configuration” shown below.)

The main speakers are used for the majority of the sound output as well as effect sounds. The rear speakers are used for the effect and surround sounds, and the center speaker is for the center sounds (dialog, etc.) within programs encoded with Dolby Surround. The center speaker needs to be equal in power to the main speakers, though the rear speakers should be slightly lower in power.

However, all the speakers should have high enough power handling to accept the maximum output of this unit.

English

SPEAKER CONFIGURATION

5-Speaker Configuration

This configuration is the most effective and recommended one. In this configuration, the center speaker is necessary as well as the rear speakers. If the program DOLBY PRO LOGIC or DOLBY PRO LOGIC ENHANCED is selected, conversations will be output from the center speaker and the ambience will be excellent.

Set the center channel mode to the “NORMAL” or “WIDE” position. (For details, refer to page 20.)

4-Speaker Configuration

The center speaker is not used in this configuration. If the program DOLBY PRO LOGIC or DOLBY PRO LOGIC ENHANCED is selected, the center sound is output from the left and the right main speakers. However, the sound effect of other programs can be the same as that of the 5-speaker configuration.

Be sure to set the center channel mode to the “PHANTOM” position. (For details, refer to page 20.)

Main L

Center

Main R

Main L

Main R

 

Dialogue

 

 

Dialogue

Surround sound

 

Surround sound

 

Rear L

Rear R

Rear L

Rear R

SPEAKER PLACEMENT

The recommended 5-speaker configuration requires a pair of main speakers, a center speaker, and a pair of rear speakers (sometimes referred to as surround speakers). When arranging your speakers, refer to the illustration and information below.

 

Main:

Position the main speakers at equal distances away

Main R

 

from the listening position and at equal distances on

 

either side of the center speaker.

Center

Rear:

Position rear speakers directly behind the listening

 

position at a height of approximately 1.8m (6 feet) up

Main L

 

 

from the floor, facing slightly inward. If the speakers

 

 

 

 

cannot be placed behind the listening position, they

TV set

 

may also be placed at the side of the listening

Rear R

 

position, facing toward the listening position.

Center:

Position the center speaker directly in front of the

 

 

listening position between the main speakers. (When

 

 

placing on or near a television, use a magnetically

 

 

shielded speaker to avoid unwanted interference.)

Rear L

 

 

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