Harman Kardon AVR30 Owners Manual - Page 20

I II SPEAKER CONFIGURATION 5-Speaker Configuration This is the most effective configuration. In the 5-speaker configuration the front left and right speakers are typical stereo speakers and the center speaker produces sounds that are common in both left and right channels and carries the dialogue for movie soundtracks. The two rear speakers provide surround and ambience information. Set the center mode to the "NORMAL" or "WIDE" position. See "Notes for Center Mode Selection" on page 17 for details. 4-Speaker Configuration The center speaker is not used in this configuration*. If the digital signal processor is in the DOLBY PRO LOGIC or MOVIE mode, the center speaker sound is put out equally from the left and right front speakers, which results in a phantom center channel effect. *Be sure to set the center mode to the "PHANTOM" position. SPEAKER PLACEMENT The 5-speaker configuration will require: front speakers (your normal stereo speakers), rear speakers, plus a center front speaker. Front speakers: Place the left and right front speakers 6' to 8' apart angled slightly toward the center listening position. Rear speakers: Place the rear left and right speakers at the back of the listening room facing toward the front of the room. Note: raising the height of the rear speakers improves the Surround Sound performance. Front Left Front Right Center Dialogue Front Left Front Right Dialogue \ Front Right TV Set Front Left Center Surround Sound Rear Left Rear Right Surround Sound Rear Left Rear Right Rear Right Rear Left **Dolby Prologic Surround is a trademark of DOLBY LABORATORIES LICENSING CORPORATION. Center speaker: Locate the center speaker just below the center of the picture screen. Note: magnetically unshielded speakers may cause interference if placed too close to the screen. Moving the speakers away will eliminate the interference but may degrade the Surround Sound performance. Note: If you use a subwoofer, locate the speaker at any convenient location. The AVR30 is designed to give you many years of trouble-free use. An AVR30 system brings the realism, depth, and clarity of the theater experience to your home as only Harman Kardon can. The ease of use and Harman Kardon's detailed attention to sound quality make the AVR30 something you will enjoy for many years. 19