Onkyo HT S3200 - Manual (Page 15)

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Enjoying Home Theater
You can use two sets of speakers with the AV receiver: speaker set A and speaker set B.
Speaker set A should be used in your main listening room for up to 5.1-channel playback.
* While speaker set B is on, speaker set A is reduced to 2.1-channel playback.
Speaker set B can be used in another room and offers 2-channel stereo playback.
Speaker Sets A and B
Speaker set A Speaker set B Indicator Output
On
On
Set A: 2.1 channels
Set B: 2 channels
Off Set A: 5.1 channels
Off
On Set B: 2 channels
Off No sound
A B
A
B
AV receiver
Remote
controller
or
Speaker Set A: Main Room
Front left and right speakers
(SKF-370 L/R)
These output the overall sound.
Their role in a home theater is to
provide a solid anchor for the sound
image. They should be positioned
facing the listener at about ear
level, and equally spaced from the
TV. Angle them inward.
Subwoofer (SKW-370)
The subwoofer handles the bass sounds of the
LFE (Low-Frequency Effects) channel. In general,
a good bass sound can be obtained by installing
the subwoofer in a front corner, or at one-third
the way along the wall, as shown.
Tip:To find the best position for your subwoofer,
while playing a movie or some music with good
bass, experiment by placing your subwoofer at
various positions within the room and choose the
one that provides the most satisfying results.
Surround left and right speakers (SKR-370 L/R)
These speakers are used for precise sound
positioning and to add realistic ambience. Position
them at the sides of the listener, or slightly behind,
about 2–3 feet (60–100 cm) above ear level. Ideally
they should be equally spaced from the listener.
* While speaker set B is on, these speakers output no
sound.
Corner
position
1/3 of wall
position
HTP-370 speaker
package is shown
Speaker Set B: Sub Room
Center speaker (SKC-370/SKC-370C)
This speaker enhances the front left and right speakers,
making sound movements distinct and providing a full sound
image. For movies it’s used mainly for dialog.
Position it close to your TV facing forward at about ear level,
or at the same height as the front left and right speakers.
* While speaker set B is on, this speaker outputs no sound.