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SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
System Configuration
2. When the
SPEAKER SETUP
menu first
appears, the on-screen cursor
›
will be at the top
of the list of speaker positions, pointing toward
the
LEFT/RIGHT
line, which sets the con-
figuration for the front left and right speakers.
Note that this front speaker setting is not avail-
able when an analog input with stereo mode is
selected to ensure purest analog sound perform-
ance by bypassing the DSPs and also all their
crossover networks. If you wish to make a change
to the front speakers’ configuration, press the
‹
/
›
Buttons
E%
so that either
LARGE
or
SMALL
appears, matching the appropriate
description from the definitions shown above.
When
SMALL
is selected, low-frequency front
channel sounds will be sent only to the subwoofer
output. If you choose this option and there is no
subwoofer connected, you will not hear any low-
frequency sounds with front channel signals.
When
LARGE
is selected, a full-range output
will be sent to the front left and front right
outputs. Depending on the choice made in
the
SUBWOOFER
line in this menu (see
below), the front left and right bass information
may also be directed to the subwoofer.
Important Note:
When a speaker set with a
subwoofer and two front satellites connected to
the Sub´s speaker outputs is used, the Sub´s
inputs must be connected to the
Front speaker
outputs
D
and
LARGE
must be selected for
the front speakers.
3. When you have completed your selection for the
front channel, press the
¤
Button
D
on the
remote to move the cursor to
CENTER
.
4. Press the
‹
/
›
Buttons
E%
on the remote
to select the option that best describes your center
speaker, based on the speaker definitions shown
below.
When
SMALL
is selected, low-frequency
center channel sounds will be sent to the Fronts, if
they are set to
LARGE
and Sub is turned off
(see below). When Sub is on, low frequency cen-
ter channel sounds will be sent to the subwoofer
only.
When
LARGE
is selected, a full-range output
will be sent to the center speaker output, and NO
center channel signal will be sent to the sub-
woofer output (except when the Pro Logic II
Music mode is in use).
NOTE:
If you choose Logic 7 as the surround
mode for the particular input source for which
you are configuring your speakers, the AVR 4500
will not make the LARGE option available for the
center speaker. This is due to the requirements of
Logic 7 processing, and does not indicate a prob-
lem with your receiver.
When
NONE
is selected, no signals will be sent
to the center-channel output. The receiver will
operate in a “phantom” center channel mode.
Center-channel information will be sent to the
left and right front channel outputs and the cen-
ter channel bass will be sent to the subwoofer
output when
SUB L/R+LFE
is selected in
the
SUBWOOFER
line in this menu (see
below). This mode is needed if no Center speaker
is used. Note that when the Logic 7 Cinema or
Enhanced surround modes are selected a Center
speaker must be used, the Logic 7 Music mode
works well without a Center too.
5. When you have completed your selection for
the center channel, press the
¤
Button
D
on the remote to move the cursor to
SURROUND
.
6. Press the
‹
/
›
Buttons
E%
on the remote
to select the option that best describes the sur-
round speakers in your system based on the
speaker definitions shown on page 21.
When
SMALL
is selected, with all digital sur-
round modes low-frequency surround channel
sounds will be sent to the Fronts when Sub is
turned off or to the subwoofer output when Sub
is on. With any analog surround mode the rear
bass feed depends on the mode selected and the
setting of the Sub and front speakers.
When
LARGE
is selected, a full-range output
will be sent to the surround channel outputs
(with all analog and digital surround modes),
and, except with Hall and Theater modes, NO
surround channel bass will be sent to the sub-
woofer output.
When
NONE
is selected, surround-sound infor-
mation will be split between the front left and
front right outputs. For optimal performance
when no surround speakers are in use, the Dolby
3 Stereo mode should be used.
When you are using surround back speakers with
your system, press the
¤
Button
D
on the
remote to move the cursor to
SURR BACK
and set the speaker type for the speakers con-
nected to the
Surround Back Preamp
Outputs
&
through an optional, external
power amplifier. The choices and procedure for
configuring these speakers are identical to those
shown above for the main surround speakers.
Note:
As the surround back speaker selection is
a basic configuration for your system it will be
effective with all inputs and need not be repeat-
ed with each other input in use.
7. When you have completed your selection for
the surround channels, press the
¤
Button
D
on the remote to move the cursor to
SUBWOOFER
.
8. Press the
‹
/
›
Buttons
E%
on the remote
to select the option that best describes your sys-
tem.
The choices available for the subwoofer position
will depend on the settings for the other speak-
ers, particularly the front left/right positions.
If the front left/right speakers are set to
SMALL
, the subwoofer will automatically be
set to
SUB
, which is the “on” position.
If the front left/right speakers are set to
LARGE
, three options are available:
• If no subwoofer is connected to the AVR 4500,
press the
‹
/
›
Buttons
E%
on the remote
so that
NONE
appears in the on-screen
menu. When this option is selected, all bass
information will be routed to the front left/right
“main” speakers.
• If a subwoofer is connected to the AVR 4500,
you have the option to have the front left/right
“main” speakers reproduce bass frequencies at
all times, and have the subwoofer operate only
when the AVR 4500 is being used with a digi-
tal source that contains a dedicated Low
Frequency Effects, or LFE soundtrack. This
allows you to use both your main and sub-
woofer speakers to take advantage of the spe-
cial bass created for certain movies. To select
that option press the
‹
/
›
Buttons
E%
on
the remote so that
SUB (LFE)
appears
in the on-screen menu.
• If a subwoofer is connected and you wish to
use it for bass reproduction in conjunction with
the main front left/right speakers, regardless of
the type of program source or Surround mode
you are listening to, press the
‹
/
›
Buttons
E%
on the remote so that
S U B
L/R+LFE
appears in the on-screen
menu. When this option is selected, a full-
range signal will be sent to the front left/right
“main” speakers, and also to the LFE sound-
track. The subwoofer will receive the front left
