Connections

Placing speakers

The speaker layout below shows the speaker setting we recommend. You can use it to enjoy the CINEMA DSP and multi-channel audio sources.

■7.1-channel speaker layout

7.1-channel speaker layout is highly recommended for playback the sound of high definition audio formats (Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, etc.) as well as the conventional audio sources with sound field programs. See page 14 for connection information.

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We recommend that you also add the presence speakers for the effect sounds of the CINEMA DSP sound field program. See page 13 for details.

 

 

FL

C

FR

 

FR

 

 

 

 

 

 

SW

 

 

 

FL

SR

 

30˚

 

 

C

 

 

 

 

SL

SL

 

SR

SW

 

60˚

 

SBR

SL

SR

 

80˚

 

 

 

 

 

SBL

 

SBL

SBR

 

 

 

 

 

 

30 cm (12 in) or more

Speaker indicationsFL/FR: Front left/rightC: CenterSL/SR: Surround left/rightSBL/SBR: Surround back left/rightSW: SubwooferFront left and right speakers

The front speakers are used for the main source sound plus effect sounds. Place these speakers at an equal distance from the ideal listening position. The distance of each speaker from each side of the video monitor should be the same.

Center speaker

The center speaker is for the center channel sounds (dialog, vocals, etc.). If for some reason it is not practical to use a center speaker, you can do without it. Best results, however, are obtained with the full system.

Surround left and right speakersThe surround speakers are used for effect and surround sounds.Surround back left and right speakers

The surround back speakers supplement the surround speakers and provide more realistic front-to-back transitions.

Subwoofer(s)

The use of a subwoofer with a built-in amplifier, such as the Yamaha Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System, is effective not only for reinforcing bass frequencies from any or all channels, but also for reproducing the high fidelity sound of the LFE (low-frequency effect) channel included in Dolby Digital and DTS sources. You can connect one or two subwoofer(s) to this unit. When you use two subwoofers, you can enjoy deeper bass sound. The position of the subwoofer is not so critical, because low bass sounds are not highly directional. But it is better to place the subwoofer near the front speakers. Turn it slightly toward the center of the room to reduce wall reflections.

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When you use two subwoofers, select the same type of the subwoofer as another and set these subwoofers as same sound characteristics. Place each subwoofer at the same distance from the listening position. The signal output at the SUBWOOFER PRE OUT 2 is the same as the one output at the SUBWOOFER PRE OUT 1 jack.

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PREPARATION

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