SYSTEM SETUP
CENTERFRONT
Speaker setup and testingFRONT
The relative volume of the speakers must be adjusted for
LEFTRIGHToptimal surround sound. You should be at your usual listeningEnglish
position when adjusting the speaker volume. See OReceiver
menus� on how to set up the receiver for the used speakers.
SUBWOOFER
Ideally, the volume in the listening position should be the
same from all speakers.SURROUNDSURROUND
(REAR)(REAR)
LEFTRIGHT1 Press POWER / STANDBY to switch on the receiver.
2 Press TEST TONE on the remote control.
yA test tone coming from the different speakers, exceptPositioning of the speakers
General hints for positioningthe subwoofer, is heard.
Avoid positioning the speakers in a corner or on the floor as
this will boost the bass tones too much. Placing the speakers3 Press +/- REAR on the remote control to
behind curtains, furniture, etc. will reduce the trebleincrease/decrease the volume of the actual speaker. The
response. The listener should always be able to �see� thebest result is achieved when all speakers have equal
speakers.volume in the listening position.
Each room has different acoustic characteristics and the4 Press TEST TONE on the remote control.
positioning possibilities are often limited. You can find theyThe test tone stops.
best position for your speakers by referring to the pictureNote: If you are not completely satisfied with the volume
above.
settings, we recommend making minor adjustments to
As a minimum we recommend 5 speakers (2 front, a center,them during surround sound playback.
2 surround) for good surround sound. It is possible to
reproduce some kind of surround sound with fewer speakers.Power handling
This is done by redirecting the signals which are foreseen forIf the receiver is used at very high power it can produce
the missing speakers to the existing ones. See OMenus� on
distortions which may seriously damage your speakers. If
how to set up the receiver correctly for the number and sizedistortions occur, reduce the volume and the tone controls to
of the speakers used.a level where the sound is acceptable again.
Positioning the front speakersTo avoid overheating of the set a safety circuit has
The front speakers should be placed right and left in front of
been built in. Therefore your set may disconnect under
the listening position like usual stereo speakers.extreme conditions. If this happens, switch the set off
and let it cool down before reusing it.
Positioning the center speaker
The center speaker should be placed in the center between
the two front speakers, e. g. underneath or on top of the TV.Headphones
The best height for the center speaker is the height of theConnecting headphones to PHONES will switch off the
listenerOs ears (while seated).speakers. The receiver switches to STEREO and surround
sound will be reduced to a stereo signal which is reproducible
Positioning the surround speakers
The surround speakers should face each other and be in lineby standard headphones.
with, or slightly behind the listener.
Disconnecting the headphones switches on the speakers
again. If you wish to enjoy surround sound again, switch the
Positioning the subwooferreceiver back to surround sound.
A subwoofer can be used to enhance the bass performance of
your system dramatically. The subwoofer can be positioned
anywhere in the room, because it is not possible to locate theMaintenance
Clean the receiver with a soft,
source of deep tones. Nevertheless, you should not place the
subwoofer in the middle of a room, since the bass could beslightly dampened, lint-free cloth. Do
severely weakened. Do not place any object on thenot use any cleaning agents as they
may have a corrosive effect.
subwoofer.
Do not expose the receiver to
humidity, rain, sand or excessive heat
(caused by heating equipment or
direct sunlight).
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