Setting the layout of the surround speakers
Selects a surround speaker layout when surround speakers are used.
Setup menu
“Speaker” > “Configuration” > “Surround” > “Layout”
Settings
Rear
Select this option when surround speakers are placed on the rear side of
the room.
Front
Select this option when surround speakers are placed on the front side of
the room. Virtual CINEMA FRONT works in this case.
NOTE
▪ This setting is not available when “Surround” is set to “None”. For details, see the following:
– “Setting the use of surround speakers and their size” (p.96)
▪ For details on Virtual CINEMA FRONT, see the following:
– “Enjoying surround sound with 5 speakers placed in front (Virtual CINEMA FRONT)” (p.46)
Setting the use of surround back speakers and their
size
Selects the setting according to the use and size of your surround back speakers.
Setup menu
“Speaker” > “Configuration” > “Surround Back”
Settings
Small
Select this option for small speakers.
The subwoofer or front speakers will produce surround back channel low-
frequency components (configurable in “Crossover”).
Large
Select this option for large speakers.
The surround back speakers will produce all of the surround back channel
frequency components.
None
Select this option when no surround back speakers are connected.
The surround speakers and subwoofer (or front speakers) will produce
surround back channel audio.
NOTE
▪ When configuring the speaker size, as a general guideline, select “Large” if the woofer diameter of your
speaker is 16 cm (6.1/4”) or larger, or “Small” if it is smaller than 16 cm (6.1/4”).
▪ When using surround back speakers, be sure to connect the surround back left and right speakers. Using
only one surround back speaker was discontinued.
▪ “Surround Back” is not available when “Surround” is set to “None”, or when “Layout (Surround)” is set to
“Front”. For details, see the following:
– “Setting the use of surround speakers and their size” (p.96)
– “Setting the layout of the surround speakers” (p.97)
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