Yamaha RX-V395RDS Owner's Manual - Page 7

English SPEAKER SETUP SPEAKERS TO BE USED This unit is designed to provide the best sound-field quality with a 5 speaker configuration. The most effective speakers to use with this unit are main speakers, rear speakers and a center speaker. You may omit the center speaker. (Refer to the "4-Speaker Configuration" shown below.) The main speakers are used for the majority of the sound output as well as effect sounds. The rear speakers are used for the effect and surround sounds, and the center speaker is for the center sounds (dialog, etc.) within programs encoded with Dolby Surround. The center speaker needs to be equal in power to the main speakers, though the rear speakers should be slightly lower in power. However, all the speakers should have high enough power handling to accept the maximum output of this unit. SPEAKER CONFIGURATION 5-Speaker Configuration This configuration is the most effective and recommended one. In this configuration, the center speaker is necessary as well as the rear speakers. If the program DOLBY PRO LOGIC or DOLBY PRO LOGIC ENHANCED is selected, conversations will be output from the center speaker and the ambience will be excellent. q Set the center channel mode to the "NORMAL" or "WIDE" position. (For details, refer to page 20.) 4-Speaker Configuration The center speaker is not used in this configuration. If the program DOLBY PRO LOGIC or DOLBY PRO LOGIC ENHANCED is selected, the center sound is output from the left and the right main speakers. However, the sound effect of other programs can be the same as that of the 5-speaker configuration. q Be sure to set the center channel mode to the "PHANTOM" position. (For details, refer to page 20.) Main L Center Main R Dialogue Main L Main R Dialogue Surround sound Surround sound Rear L Rear R Rear L Rear R SPEAKER PLACEMENT The recommended 5-speaker configuration requires a pair of main speakers, a center speaker, and a pair of rear speakers (sometimes referred to as surround speakers). When arranging your speakers, refer to the illustration and information below. Main R Center Main L TV set Rear R Rear L Main: Rear: Center: Position the main speakers at equal distances away from the listening position and at equal distances on either side of the center speaker. Position rear speakers directly behind the listening position at a height of approximately 1.8m (6 feet) up from the floor, facing slightly inward. If the speakers cannot be placed behind the listening position, they may also be placed at the side of the listening position, facing toward the listening position. Position the center speaker directly in front of the listening position between the main speakers. (When placing on or near a television, use a magnetically shielded speaker to avoid unwanted interference.) 7