Onkyo HT-R2295 Instruction Manual - Page 11

Connecting the AV Receiver Surround back/ Surround back/ front high front high right left Surround Surround right left Center Connections Connecting Your Speakers Speaker Configuration The following table indicates the channels you should use depending on the number of speakers that you have. No matter how many speakers you use, a powered subwoofer is recommended for a really powerful and solid bass. To get the best from your surround sound system, you need to set the speaker settings automatically (➔ page 25) or manually (➔ page 38). Number of speakers Front speakers Center speaker Surround speakers Surround back speaker*1*2 Surround back speakers*2 Front high speakers*2 2345677 *1 If you're using only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SURROUND BACK or FRONT HIGH L terminals. *2 Front high and surround back speakers cannot be used at the same time. Connecting the Speaker Cables The following illustration shows how to connect the speakers to each pair of terminals. If you're using only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SURROUND BACK or FRONT HIGH L terminals. Tip • You can specify whether surround back or front high speakers are connected in the "4. Sp Config (Speaker Configuration)" menu (➔ page 38) or during Audyssey 2EQ® Room Correction and Speaker Setup (➔ page 25). ■ Screw-type speaker terminals Strip 1/2" to 5/8" (12 to 15 mm) of insulation from the ends of the speaker cables, and twist the bare wires tightly, as shown (Supplied speaker cables are already stripped). 1/2" to 5/8" (12 to 15 mm) Front right Front left ■ Push-type speaker terminals Strip 3/8" to 1/2" (10 to 12 mm) of insulation from the ends of the speaker cables, and twist the bare wires tightly, as shown. 3/8" to 1/2"(10 to 12 mm) ■ Banana Plugs • If you are using banana plugs, tighten the speaker terminal before inserting the banana plug. • Do not insert the speaker code directly into the center hole of the speaker terminal. En-11