Yamaha RX-V390RDS - Manual (Page 6)

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SPEAKER SETUP
SPEAKERS TO BE USED
This unit is designed to provide the best sound-field quality with a 5 speaker configuration. The most effective speakers to use with
this unit are front speakers, rear speakers and a center speaker. You may omit the center speaker. (Refer to the “4-Speaker
Configuration” shown below.)
The front speakers are used for the main source sound plus the effect sounds. They will probably be the speakers from your
present stereo system. The rear speakers are used for the effect and surround sounds, and the center speaker is for the center
sounds (dialog etc.) within the Dolby Surround encoded programs. The center speaker needs to be equal in power to the front
speakers, although the rear speakers should not be equal. However, all the speakers should have high enough power handling to
accept the maximum output of this unit.
SPEAKER CONFIGURATION
5-Speaker Configuration
This configuration is the most effective and recommended one.
In this configuration, the center speaker is necessary as well as
the rear speakers. If the program DOLBY PRO LOGIC or
DOLBY 3 STEREO is selected, conversations will be output
from the center speaker and the ambience will be excellent.
● Set the center channel mode to the “NORMAL” or “WIDE”
position. (For details, refer to page 12.)
4-Speaker Configuration
The center speaker is not used in this configuration. If the
program DOLBY PRO LOGIC is selected, the center sound is
output from the left and the right front speakers, although the
program DOLBY 3 STEREO is useless in this configuration.
However, the sound effect of other programs can be the same
as that of the 5-speaker configuration.
● Be sure to set the center channel mode to the “PHANTOM”
position. (For details, refer to page 12.)
SPEAKER PLACEMENT
The recommended speaker configuration, the 5-speaker configuration, will require two speaker pairs: front speakers (your normal
stereo speakers), and rear speakers, plus a center speaker. When you place these speakers, refer to the following.
Front: In normal position. (The position of your present
stereo speaker system.)
Rear: Behind your listening position, facing slightly inward.
Nearly six feet (approx. 1.8 m) up from the floor.
Center: Precisely between the front speakers. (To avoid
interference with TV sets, use a magnetically shielded
speaker.)
Front L Center Front R
Dialogue
Surround sound
Dialogue
Surround sound
Rear L Rear R
Front L Front R
Dialogue
Surround sound
Dialogue
Surround sound
Rear L Rear R
Front R
Center
Front L
TV set
Rear R
Rear L
Note
As this unit is equipped with a monaural amplifier for the rear channel, you may use one rear speaker only instead of using two rear
speakers.
However, the use of two rear speakers is recommended when there are more than one listener in the listening room.
When using one rear speaker, place it right behind your listening position.