Speaker Setup
For the best possible surround sound all the speakers other than the subwoofer should be the same distance from the listening position (A). However, this system lets you to place the center speaker up to 5 feet closer (B) and the rear speakers up to 15 feet closer (C) to the listening position. The front speakers can be placed from 3 to 50 feet (A) from the listening position. You can place the subwoofer at any position. You can place the rear speakers either behind you or to the side, depending on the shape of your room, etc.
Open the cover. When the rear speakers are placed to the side
B A 45° A
Specifying the speaker parameters
To obtain the best possible surround sound, first specify the distance of the speakers from your listening position, then set the balance and level. Use the test tone to adjust the speaker volumes to the same level. Details of each item will follow the description of the operation. You may adjust the speaker parameters using SPEAKER SETUP in the setup display (p. 49).
Getting Started
AMP MENU TEST TONE
C 90°
C
</M/m/,
20°
When the rear speakers are placed behind you
B A 45° A
To specify the size, distance, position and height of the speakers 1 Press AMP MENU repeatedly to display << SP. >> on the front panel display.
2
Sit at your listening position and select the item to be set using M/m. � Items set in << SP. >> - Size of the rear and center speakers - Distance of the front, rear and center speakers - Position and height of the rear speakers Set the parameter using </,. The selected parameter will appear on the front panel display. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set other parameters within << SP. >>. If you do not operate the remote for a few seconds, the parameter turns off and is stored in the system.
C 90°
C
3
4
20°
Note
Do not place the center and rear speakers farther away from the listening position than the front speakers.
