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Select the speaker layout depending on the numbers of speakers, and then place the speakers and subwoofer (with a built-in amplifier) in the room.
The following section describes the representative speaker configuration of 2.1 to 5.1 channel system.
• To get recommended speaker layout, refer to “Ideal speaker layout” (p.83).
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Speaker layout
NOTES
• (U.S.A. and Canada models only) The unit is configured to 8
Ω
speakers as the factory setting. 6
Ω
speakers can be also connected. For details on settings for 6
Ω
speaker connection, refer to “Changing the speaker
impedance (U.S.A. and Canada models only)” (p.72).
• (Except for U.S.A. and Canada models) Use speakers with an impedance of at least 6
Ω
.
Type of speakers
Abbr.
Function
Speaker system
(the number of channels)
5.1
4.1
3.1
2.1
Front (L)
For the front channel sound (stereo sound) and effect sound
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Front (R)
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Center
For the center channel sound (dialogue, vocals, etc.)
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Surround (L)
For effect and vocal sound from surround channel. The surround back channel sound is output from the surround speakers
when 7.1- or 6.1-channel sounds are input.
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Surround (R)
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Subwoofer
For low-frequency effect (LFE) sound and bass sound from front and surround channels.
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