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Placing speakers, 2/11.1 -channel speaker layout - dsp

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Preparation Connections Placing speakers The speaker layout below shows the speaker setting we recommend. You can use it to enjoy the CINEMA DSP and multi-channel audio sources. ■ 11.2/11.1 -channel speaker layout 11.2/11.1-channel speaker layout is highly recommended for playback the sound of high definition audio formats (Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, etc.) as well as the conventional audio sources with sound field programs. See page 23 for connection information. FPR FPL FPR C FL FR FPL FR FL C LSW SL RSW RPL 30˚ SR SBL RPR SBR SL SL RPL 60˚ 80˚ SBL SR SR SBR RPR 30 cm (12 in) or more Speaker indications FL/FR: Front left/right C: Center SL/SR: Surround left/right SBL/SBR: Surround back left/right FPL/FPR: Front presence left/right RPL/RPR: Rear presence left/right LSW/RSW: Left/right subwoofer Front left and right speakers The front speakers are used for the main source sound plus effect sounds. Place these speakers at an equal distance from the ideal listening position. The distance of each speaker from each side of the video monitor should be the same. Center speaker The center speaker is for the center channel sounds (dialog, vocals, etc.). If for some reason it is not practical to use a center speaker, you can do without it. Best results, however, are obtained with the full system. Surround left and right speakers The surround speakers are used for effect and surround sounds. Surround back left and right speakers The surround back speakers supplement the surround speakers and provide more realistic front-to-back transitions. Front and rear presence left and right speakers See page 27 for details. Left and right subwoofers See page 26 for details. Using di-pole speakers It is recommended that you use di-pole speakers for surround left and right channels for the accurate playback with the THX surround modes. When you use di-pole speakers, place the surround and surround back speakers as below. Set the distance between surround back speakers rather narrow compared with the conventional speaker layout. FL C FR SL SR SBL SBR : Di-pole speaker : Direction of the di-pole speaker phase 21 En

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Connections
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Preparation
The speaker layout below shows the speaker setting we recommend. You can use it to enjoy the CINEMA DSP and multi-channel audio
sources.
■
11.2/11.1 -channel speaker layout
11.2/11.1-channel speaker layout is highly recommended for playback the sound of high definition audio formats (Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD
Master Audio, etc.) as well as the conventional audio sources with sound field programs. See page 23 for connection information.
Front left and right speakers
The front speakers are used for the main source sound plus effect sounds. Place these speakers at an equal distance from the ideal listening position.
The distance of each speaker from each side of the video monitor should be the same.
Center speaker
The center speaker is for the center channel sounds (dialog, vocals, etc.). If for some reason it is not practical to use a center speaker, you can
do without it. Best results, however, are obtained with the full system.
Surround left and right speakers
The surround speakers are used for effect and surround sounds.
Surround back left and right speakers
The surround back speakers supplement the surround speakers and provide more realistic front-to-back transitions.
Front and rear presence left and right speakers
See page 27 for details.
Left and right subwoofers
See page 26 for details.
Placing speakers
FR
FL
SBR
SBL
RPL
FPL
FPR
RPR
SL
SR
RSW
LSW
C
60˚
30˚
SBR
SBL
RPR
RPL
FPR
FPL
FL
FR
C
SL
SR
SR
80˚
SL
Speaker indications
FL/FR
: Front left/right
C
: Center
SL/SR
: Surround left/right
SBL/SBR
: Surround back left/right
FPL/FPR
: Front presence left/right
RPL/RPR
: Rear presence left/right
LSW/RSW
: Left/right subwoofer
30 cm (12 in) or more
Using di-pole speakers
It is recommended that you use di-pole speakers for surround left
and right channels for the accurate playback with the THX
surround modes. When you use di-pole speakers, place the
surround and surround back speakers as below. Set the distance
between surround back speakers rather narrow compared with the
conventional speaker layout.
FL
SR
SL
FR
C
SBR
SBL
: Di-pole speaker
: Direction of the di-pole speaker phase