Yamaha RX-V300K - Manual (Page 8)

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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 main speakers, rear speakers and a center speaker. You can use one rear speaker only instead of using two rear
speakers, and omit the center speaker. (Refer to the “SPEAKER CONFIGURATION” shown below.)
The main 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 programs encoded with Dolby Surround. The center speaker needs to be equal in power to the main
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 page17.)
4-Speaker Configuration (without the center speaker)
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 main speakers. The program
DOLBY 3 STEREO is useless in this configuration. However,
the sound effect of other programs can be almost 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 17.)
SPEAKER PLACEMENT
The recommended speaker configuration, the 5-speaker
configuration, will require two speaker pairs: main speakers
(your normal stereo speakers), and rear speakers, plus a
center speaker. When you place these speakers, refer to the
following.
Main: In normal position. (The position of your present
stereo speaker system.)
Rear: Behind your listening position, facing slightly inward.
Nearly 1.8 m (approx. six feet) up from the floor.
Center: Precisely between the main speakers. (To avoid
interference with TV sets, use a magnetically shielded
speaker.)
Front R
Center
Front L
TV set
Rear R
Rear L
Main L Center Center Main R
Rear L Rear R
Main L Main R
Rear L Rear R
Main L Main R
Rear
Main L Main R
Rear
Main L
Main R
Note
As this unit is equipped with a monaural amplifier for the rear channel, sounds output from the rear speakers are in monaural. So,
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.
(Two rear speakers) (One rear speaker) (Two rear speakers) (One rear speaker)