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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 can do without the center speaker. (Refer to the “4-Speaker
Configuration” shown below.)
The main speakers are used for the main source sound. They could be the speakers from your present stereo system. 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, although the rear speakers do
not have to be equal. However, all the speakers should have high enough power handling to accept the maximum output of this
unit.
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 PRO LOGIC or
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 22.)
4-Speaker Configuration
The center speaker is not used in this configuration. If the
program PRO LOGIC or PRO LOGIC ENHANCED is
selected, the center sound is output from the left and the right
main speakers. However, the sound effect of other DSP
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 22.)
Speaker placement
The recommended speaker configuration, the 5-speaker configuration, will require two speaker pairs: main speakers (your normal
stereo speakers), and rear speakers, plus a center speaker. When you place these speakers, refer to the following.
Main: The position of your present stereo speaker system.
Rear: Behind your listening position, facing slightly inward.
Nearly 1.8m (approx. 6 feet) above the floor.
Center: Precisely between the main speakers. (To avoid
interference with TV sets, use a magnetically shielded
speaker.)
