Onkyo TX-SV636 Owner Manual - Page 6

Speaker placement TV or Screen Ke Subwoofer Center speaker speaker •,13:ZRightZ Surround speaker Left Listener Surround speaker Right 0 S O 0 Use one Center speaker • • /- 7 Use two Center speakers 6 Placing the speakers for Surround effects Speaker placement plays an important role in the reproduction of sound using Surround. The manner in which the speakers are placed varies depending on the size of the room and the wall coverings used in the room. The following shows an example of a layout for standard speaker placement. Refer to the example for placing the speakers appropriately in order to experience the best Surround sound. In principle, for Surround sound reproduction. two Front speakers and two Surround (Rear) speakers are required. Refer to the illustration on the left. Placing the front speakers If the Front left and right speakers are placed too far away from each other, sound spreads out too much and is dispersed resulting in diminished sound quality. Placing the center speaker(s) To enjoy Surround sound, a Center speaker is required in addition to the four basic speakers. When one Center speaker is used: It a screen with a projector is used, place the Center speaker under the screen. If a Monitor TV is used, it is recommended that the Center speaker he placed on top of or under the Monitor. When two Center speakers are used: Place the Center speakers on the left and right sides of the monitor TV as close as possible to the screen, facing slightly inward. They can he placed on top and under the TV. Please use magnetic-proof type speakers, otherwise the speakers might cause uneven colors on the screen of the monitor TV. Placing the rear speakers to bring out the feeling of shifting sound, the rear speakers ,nould not be placed on the floor, hut would be most effective placed above ear position. They can also be placed facing the ceiling or walls to reflect the sound. Placing a subwoofer speaker To enjoy powerful bass sounds, install a subwoofer with a built-in power amplifier. The placement of the Subwoofer does not affect the final quality of the sound image too much, therefore as its exact placement is not critical, you can install it more with the room layout in mind. To especially enjoy A/V Surround, a Subwoofer can bring out the hest features of Dolby Pro Logic Surround.