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Connecting External Devices
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The DVD receiver provides multi-channel playback with its theater dimensional feature, even under two front speaker
conditions.
Certainly, it can provide full 5.1ch playback in combination with an add-on subwoofer, center and surround speakers
off the shelf, so that you can enjoy more realistic, movie theater/concert hall-in-the-home sound effect.
With DVDs you can enjoy DTS and Dolby Digital.
• For optimum surround playback, set the distance between the listener and the speakers so that the time it takes
the sound to reach the listener is same. Also, you need to set each speaker volume level individually in order to
balance the volume level between speakers (see pages 52-53).
Enjoying Home Theater
Center speaker
This speaker enhances the front left
and right speakers, making sound
movements distinct and providing a
full sound image. In movies it’s used
mainly for dialog.
Position it close to your TV (preferably
on top) facing forward at about ear
level, or at the same height as the
front left and right speakers.
Subwoofer
The subwoofer handles the bass sounds of
the LFE (Low-Frequency Effects) channel.
The volume and quality of the bass output
from your subwoofer will depend on its
position, the shape of your listening room,
and your listening position. In general, a
good bass sound can be obtained by
installing the subwoofer in a front corner, or
at one-third the width of the wall, as shown.
Surround left and right speakers
These speakers are used for precise
sound positioning and to add realistic
ambience.
Position them at the sides of the lis-
tener, or slightly behind, about 2–3
feet (60–100 cm) above ear level.
Ideally they should be equidistant
from the listener.
Front left and right speakers
These output the overall sound. Their role in a home theater is to provide a solid anchor for
the sound image. They should be positioned facing the listener at about ear level, and equi-
distant from the TV. Angle them inward so as to create a triangle, with the listener at the apex.
Corner
1/3 wall length