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Connecting the VR965 or VR975
to Digital Theater Systems
Digital 5.1 home theater electronics dedicate one channel (the “.1” of 5.1) to reproduce the spe-
cial low-frequency information (such as explosions and thunder) contained in digital-encoded
soundtracks.
Use RCA cables and a Y-connector (not included) as shown to connect your digital receiver’s
subwoofer output to the speakers. Select “subwoofer-yes” from your receiver’s set-up menu.
Hooked up this way, the receiver’s amplifier is relieved of having to reproduce the difficult low
bass signals that can drive the receiver into audible distortion. In addition, the LFE signal will be
cleaner, since it is taken directly from the pre-amp/processor section of the receiver and doesn’t
pass through an additional layer of circuitry (the receiver’s amplifier) before going to the speaker.
Generally, you will get the best results by selecting “small” for the front left and right speakers
from your receiver’s set-up menu. However, we suggest you try both settings (“small” and
“large”) to see which sounds best with your particular receiver.
If you do not wish to run RCA cables to your speakers, you may configure your electronics to
send the LFE signal along with the left and right channel signal using the speaker wire connec-
tion (see illustration on page 7). Select “subwoofer-no” from your receiver’s set-up menu. This
sends the LFE signal to the main left and right speakers. Consult your system electronics owner’s
manual for more details.
left
center
right
Subwoofer out
bass/sub
on/standby
sub
in
bass/sub
on/standby
sub
in
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