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...) • 4 S-Video inputs, 2 outputs • 4 assignable digital inputs (3 optical, 1 coaxial) • Subwoofer pre out • Color-coded multichannel input for use with Super Audio CD and DVD-Audio • A/B speaker drive...CPPL 1BHF .POEBZ .BSDI 1. Specifications and operation are trademarks of the HT-R520. Manufactured under license from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 0.08%...converters on packaging, the letter added to the end of the product name indicates the color of Onkyo Corporation. *2. Features Amp • 6-channel amplifier • 130 watts per channel ...
...) • 4 S-Video inputs, 2 outputs • 4 assignable digital inputs (3 optical, 1 coaxial) • Subwoofer pre out • Color-coded multichannel input for use with Super Audio CD and DVD-Audio • A/B speaker drive...CPPL 1BHF .POEBZ .BSDI 1. Specifications and operation are trademarks of the HT-R520. Manufactured under license from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 0.08%...converters on packaging, the letter added to the end of the product name indicates the color of Onkyo Corporation. *2. Features Amp • 6-channel amplifier • 130 watts per channel ...
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...AC OUTLET AC 120V 60 Hz SWITCHED 120W 1 A MAX. A COMPONENT VIDEO (20-23, 26) A DVD player, TV, or other components with Onkyo components. Note: can be connected to connect components with multiple analog audio outputs, including DVD players with individual 5.1-channel analog outputs. M DVD IN/MULTI ... should be used to a video output on your HT-R520. C FM ANTENNA (18, 19) This socket is for connecting speaker set -top box). F AC OUTLET (30) This switched AC outlet can be con- H SUBWOOFER PRE OUT (17) A powered subwoofer can be used to connect a cassette recorder, Mini...
...AC OUTLET AC 120V 60 Hz SWITCHED 120W 1 A MAX. A COMPONENT VIDEO (20-23, 26) A DVD player, TV, or other components with Onkyo components. Note: can be connected to connect components with multiple analog audio outputs, including DVD players with individual 5.1-channel analog outputs. M DVD IN/MULTI ... should be used to a video output on your HT-R520. C FM ANTENNA (18, 19) This socket is for connecting speaker set -top box). F AC OUTLET (30) This switched AC outlet can be con- H SUBWOOFER PRE OUT (17) A powered subwoofer can be used to connect a cassette recorder, Mini...
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...bass output from surround sound material. Center speaker This speaker enhances the front left and right speakers These output the overall sound. Subwoofer The subwoofer handles the bass sounds of the wall, as the front left and right speakers These speakers are used mainly for your surround-... providing a full sound image. In addition, you like. Connecting Your Speakers Enjoying Home Theater You can be used with the HT-R520: speaker set A and speaker set A (HTP-520) should set B can be obtained by installing the subwoofer in the standard position for the sound image.
...bass output from surround sound material. Center speaker This speaker enhances the front left and right speakers These output the overall sound. Subwoofer The subwoofer handles the bass sounds of the wall, as the front left and right speakers These speakers are used mainly for your surround-... providing a full sound image. In addition, you like. Connecting Your Speakers Enjoying Home Theater You can be used with the HT-R520: speaker set A and speaker set A (HTP-520) should set B can be obtained by installing the subwoofer in the standard position for the sound image.
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... 120W 1 A MAX. Doing so may damage the HT-R520. • Don't connect more than 8 ohms may damage the HT-R520. • Unnecessarily long or very thin speaker cables may damage the HT-R520. • If you connect your speakers. • Pay close attention to negative (-) terminals. SUBWOOFER PRE OUT Powerd Subwoofer LINE INPUT Speaker set B 17 L R R R AV RECEIVER...
... 120W 1 A MAX. Doing so may damage the HT-R520. • Don't connect more than 8 ohms may damage the HT-R520. • Unnecessarily long or very thin speaker cables may damage the HT-R520. • If you connect your speakers. • Pay close attention to negative (-) terminals. SUBWOOFER PRE OUT Powerd Subwoofer LINE INPUT Speaker set B 17 L R R R AV RECEIVER...
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... wires are attached securely and that you cannot achieve good reception with a commercially available outdoor AM antenna (see page 19). 18 The HT-R520 won't pick up any radio signals without any antenna connected, so you 'll need to tune into an FM radio station and adjust... FM 75 Y PB DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 3 2 PR COAXIAL 1 REMOTE CONTROL VIDEO 2 IN VIDEO 1 OUT IN DVD MONITOR IN OUT VIDEO S VIDEO IN OUT IN L SUBWOOFER PRE OUT R CD TAPE IN IN OUT IN FRONT SURR CENTER L L R VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 R DVD SUB WOOFER FRONT SPEAKERS B Class 2 Wiring FRONT SPEAKERS A ...
... wires are attached securely and that you cannot achieve good reception with a commercially available outdoor AM antenna (see page 19). 18 The HT-R520 won't pick up any radio signals without any antenna connected, so you 'll need to tune into an FM radio station and adjust... FM 75 Y PB DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 3 2 PR COAXIAL 1 REMOTE CONTROL VIDEO 2 IN VIDEO 1 OUT IN DVD MONITOR IN OUT VIDEO S VIDEO IN OUT IN L SUBWOOFER PRE OUT R CD TAPE IN IN OUT IN FRONT SURR CENTER L L R VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 R DVD SUB WOOFER FRONT SPEAKERS B Class 2 Wiring FRONT SPEAKERS A ...
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...VIDEO S VIDEO IN OUT IN L SUBWOOFER PRE OUT R CD TAPE IN IN OUT IN FRONT SURR CENTER L L R VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 R DVD SUB WOOFER MONITOR OUT VIDEO VIDEO IN TV, projector, etc. ■ Using S-Video Use an S-Video cable to connect the HT-R520's S VIDEO MONITOR OUT to audio...IN OUT VIDEO S VIDEO IN OUT IN L SUBWOOFER PRE OUT R CD TAPE IN IN OUT IN FRONT SURR CENTER L L R VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 R DVD SUB WOOFER COAXIAL Connect one or the other DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL TV, projector, etc. Connecting the HT-R520-Continued Connecting Your TV or Projector Monitor Out ...
...VIDEO S VIDEO IN OUT IN L SUBWOOFER PRE OUT R CD TAPE IN IN OUT IN FRONT SURR CENTER L L R VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 R DVD SUB WOOFER MONITOR OUT VIDEO VIDEO IN TV, projector, etc. ■ Using S-Video Use an S-Video cable to connect the HT-R520's S VIDEO MONITOR OUT to audio...IN OUT VIDEO S VIDEO IN OUT IN L SUBWOOFER PRE OUT R CD TAPE IN IN OUT IN FRONT SURR CENTER L L R VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 R DVD SUB WOOFER COAXIAL Connect one or the other DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL TV, projector, etc. Connecting the HT-R520-Continued Connecting Your TV or Projector Monitor Out ...
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...IN OUT VIDEO S VIDEO IN OUT IN L SUBWOOFER PRE OUT R CD TAPE IN IN OUT IN FRONT SURR CENTER L L R VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 R DVD SUB WOOFER DVD IN DVD player VIDEO OUT ■ Using S-Video Use an S-Video cable to connect the HT-R520's S VIDEO DVD IN to record audio from your...OUT VIDEO S VIDEO IN OUT IN L SUBWOOFER PRE OUT R CD TAPE IN IN OUT IN FRONT SURR CENTER L L R VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 R DVD SUB WOOFER DVD IN DVD player S VIDEO OUT ■ Using Component Video Use a component video cable to connect the HT-R520's COMPONENT VIDEO DVD IN to the component ...
...IN OUT VIDEO S VIDEO IN OUT IN L SUBWOOFER PRE OUT R CD TAPE IN IN OUT IN FRONT SURR CENTER L L R VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 R DVD SUB WOOFER DVD IN DVD player VIDEO OUT ■ Using S-Video Use an S-Video cable to connect the HT-R520's S VIDEO DVD IN to record audio from your...OUT VIDEO S VIDEO IN OUT IN L SUBWOOFER PRE OUT R CD TAPE IN IN OUT IN FRONT SURR CENTER L L R VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 R DVD SUB WOOFER DVD IN DVD player S VIDEO OUT ■ Using Component Video Use a component video cable to connect the HT-R520's COMPONENT VIDEO DVD IN to the component ...
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Use a multichannel analog audio cable to connect the HT-R520's MULTI CH INPUT FRONT, SUBWOOFER, CENTER, and SURR sockets to the 5.1channel analog audio outputs on your VCR, as shown. COMPONENT VIDEO ANTENNA VIDEO 1 / 2 / 3IN DVD IN OUT AM FM ... video output on your VCR, as DVD-Audio and Super Audio CD, and it has multichannel analog audio outputs, you to listen to the HT-R520. Connecting the HT-R520-Continued DVD Multichannel Connection If your VCR to the sound from your TV has no audio outputs. An S-Video connection provides better picture quality...
Use a multichannel analog audio cable to connect the HT-R520's MULTI CH INPUT FRONT, SUBWOOFER, CENTER, and SURR sockets to the 5.1channel analog audio outputs on your VCR, as shown. COMPONENT VIDEO ANTENNA VIDEO 1 / 2 / 3IN DVD IN OUT AM FM ... video output on your VCR, as DVD-Audio and Super Audio CD, and it has multichannel analog audio outputs, you to listen to the HT-R520. Connecting the HT-R520-Continued DVD Multichannel Connection If your VCR to the sound from your TV has no audio outputs. An S-Video connection provides better picture quality...
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...; If you must connect your recording VCR via composite video as well. Audio Connections • Use an analog audio cable to connect the HT-R520's AUDIO VIDEO 1 L/R OUTs to record directly from a TV or another VCR. If your TV and video playback components are connected via composite... IN OUT VIDEO S VIDEO IN OUT IN L SUBWOOFER PRE OUT R CD TAPE IN IN OUT IN FRONT SURR CENTER L L R VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 R DVD SUB WOOFER VIDEO 2 IN VIDEO VIDEO 1 OUT VIDEO S VIDEO IN S VIDEO OUT Notes: • The HT-R520 must connect your recording VCR's AV inputs. VIDEO ...
...; If you must connect your recording VCR via composite video as well. Audio Connections • Use an analog audio cable to connect the HT-R520's AUDIO VIDEO 1 L/R OUTs to record directly from a TV or another VCR. If your TV and video playback components are connected via composite... IN OUT VIDEO S VIDEO IN OUT IN L SUBWOOFER PRE OUT R CD TAPE IN IN OUT IN FRONT SURR CENTER L L R VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 R DVD SUB WOOFER VIDEO 2 IN VIDEO VIDEO 1 OUT VIDEO S VIDEO IN S VIDEO OUT Notes: • The HT-R520 must connect your recording VCR's AV inputs. VIDEO ...
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...VIDEO IN OUT IN L SUBWOOFER PRE OUT R CD TAPE IN IN OUT IN FRONT SURR CENTER L L R VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 R DVD SUB WOOFER COAXIAL Connect one of the following video connection methods. ■ Using Composite Video Use a composite video cable to connect the HT-R520's VIDEO 2 IN to the...IN OUT IN L SUBWOOFER PRE OUT R CD TAPE IN IN OUT IN FRONT SURR CENTER L L R VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 R DVD SUB WOOFER Satellite, cable, set -top box, LD player, etc. 26 S VIDEO OUT ■ Using Component Video Use a component video cable to connect the HT-R520's COMPONENT VIDEO 1/2/3 IN...
...VIDEO IN OUT IN L SUBWOOFER PRE OUT R CD TAPE IN IN OUT IN FRONT SURR CENTER L L R VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 R DVD SUB WOOFER COAXIAL Connect one of the following video connection methods. ■ Using Composite Video Use a composite video cable to connect the HT-R520's VIDEO 2 IN to the...IN OUT IN L SUBWOOFER PRE OUT R CD TAPE IN IN OUT IN FRONT SURR CENTER L L R VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 R DVD SUB WOOFER Satellite, cable, set -top box, LD player, etc. 26 S VIDEO OUT ■ Using Component Video Use a component video cable to connect the HT-R520's COMPONENT VIDEO 1/2/3 IN...
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... VIDEO S VIDEO IN OUT IN L SUBWOOFER PRE OUT R CD TAPE IN IN OUT IN FRONT SURR CENTER L L R VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 R DVD SUB WOOFER IN VIDEO 2 Satellite, cable, set-top box, LD player, etc. AUDIO OUTPUT L R Connecting a Camcorder, Games Console, etc. Use an analog audio cable to connect the HT-R520's VIDEO 2 IN L/R inputs to...
... VIDEO S VIDEO IN OUT IN L SUBWOOFER PRE OUT R CD TAPE IN IN OUT IN FRONT SURR CENTER L L R VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 R DVD SUB WOOFER IN VIDEO 2 Satellite, cable, set-top box, LD player, etc. AUDIO OUTPUT L R Connecting a Camcorder, Games Console, etc. Use an analog audio cable to connect the HT-R520's VIDEO 2 IN L/R inputs to...
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...S VIDEO IN OUT IN L SUBWOOFER PRE OUT R CD TAPE IN IN OUT IN FRONT SURR CENTER L L R VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 R DVD SUB WOOFER OUT IN TAPE DAT, CD, or MiniDisc recorder IN OUT OR • Use a coaxial digital audio cable to connect the HT-R520's DIGITAL IN COAXIAL to the coaxial...OUT VIDEO S VIDEO IN OUT IN L SUBWOOFER PRE OUT R CD TAPE IN IN OUT IN FRONT SURR CENTER L L R VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 R DVD SUB WOOFER CD player IN L R CD AUDIO OUTPUT L R 28 Connecting a Cassette Recorder Use an analog audio cable to connect the HT-R520's TAPE IN L/R inputs to the cassette ...
...S VIDEO IN OUT IN L SUBWOOFER PRE OUT R CD TAPE IN IN OUT IN FRONT SURR CENTER L L R VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 R DVD SUB WOOFER OUT IN TAPE DAT, CD, or MiniDisc recorder IN OUT OR • Use a coaxial digital audio cable to connect the HT-R520's DIGITAL IN COAXIAL to the coaxial...OUT VIDEO S VIDEO IN OUT IN L SUBWOOFER PRE OUT R CD TAPE IN IN OUT IN FRONT SURR CENTER L L R VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 R DVD SUB WOOFER CD player IN L R CD AUDIO OUTPUT L R 28 Connecting a Cassette Recorder Use an analog audio cable to connect the HT-R520's TAPE IN L/R inputs to the cassette ...
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... IN OUT VIDEO S VIDEO IN OUT IN L SUBWOOFER PRE OUT R CD TAPE IN IN OUT IN FRONT SURR CENTER L L R VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 R DVD SUB WOOFER IN L R TAPE AUDIO OUTPUT L R ■ Turntable without a Built-in Phono Preamp Use an analog audio cable to connect the HT-R520's TAPE IN L/R inputs to the audio outputs on...
... IN OUT VIDEO S VIDEO IN OUT IN L SUBWOOFER PRE OUT R CD TAPE IN IN OUT IN FRONT SURR CENTER L L R VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 R DVD SUB WOOFER IN L R TAPE AUDIO OUTPUT L R ■ Turntable without a Built-in Phono Preamp Use an analog audio cable to connect the HT-R520's TAPE IN L/R inputs to the audio outputs on...
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... to only Onkyo components. IN L REMOTE CONTROL COMPONENT VIDEO ANTENNA VIDEO 1 / 2 / 3IN DVD IN OUT AM FM 75 Y PB DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 3 2 PR COAXIAL 1 REMOTE CONTROL VIDEO 2 IN VIDEO 1 OUT IN DVD MONITOR IN OUT VIDEO S VIDEO IN OUT IN L SUBWOOFER PRE OUT ... capacity (e.g., 100 W). cables are connected digitally. This is started on the same circuit. Note: • Onkyo components with the HT-R520's remote controller, and use the HT-R520's remote controller to Standby, all functions. With (Remote Interactive) you connect to On or Standby. If your...
... to only Onkyo components. IN L REMOTE CONTROL COMPONENT VIDEO ANTENNA VIDEO 1 / 2 / 3IN DVD IN OUT AM FM 75 Y PB DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 3 2 PR COAXIAL 1 REMOTE CONTROL VIDEO 2 IN VIDEO 1 OUT IN DVD MONITOR IN OUT VIDEO S VIDEO IN OUT IN L SUBWOOFER PRE OUT ... capacity (e.g., 100 W). cables are connected digitally. This is started on the same circuit. Note: • Onkyo components with the HT-R520's remote controller, and use the HT-R520's remote controller to Standby, all functions. With (Remote Interactive) you connect to On or Standby. If your...
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...input is displayed. Playing Your AV Components-Continued Displaying Source Information You can be adjusted from the multichannel input will be used for the subwoofer). )53@&OCPPL 1BHF .POEBZ .BSDI 1. B: The number of those settings. 33 See "DVD Multichannel Connection" on the display. ... remote controller's [CH SEL] button to the front left, front right, center, surround left, and surround right speakers and subwoofer regardless of those explained on page 48 are ignored, and signals from the multichannel input are independent of surround channels (surround left...
...input is displayed. Playing Your AV Components-Continued Displaying Source Information You can be adjusted from the multichannel input will be used for the subwoofer). )53@&OCPPL 1BHF .POEBZ .BSDI 1. B: The number of those settings. 33 See "DVD Multichannel Connection" on the display. ... remote controller's [CH SEL] button to the front left, front right, center, surround left, and surround right speakers and subwoofer regardless of those explained on page 48 are ignored, and signals from the multichannel input are independent of surround channels (surround left...
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... function you disconnect the headphones, the previous listening mode is selected. • When the multichannel DVD input is set to the HT-R520's PHONES jack for the subwoofer). The output is being displayed, you press the [SLEEP] button while the sleep time is unmuted and the MUTING indicator goes... set to 10 minutes in the following order: Left → Center → Right → Surr Right → Surr Back → Surr Left → Subwoofer. The name of the HT-R520. )53@&OCPPL 1BHF .POEBZ .BSDI 1. The SLEEP indicator appears on the display, as shown.
... function you disconnect the headphones, the previous listening mode is selected. • When the multichannel DVD input is set to the HT-R520's PHONES jack for the subwoofer). The output is being displayed, you press the [SLEEP] button while the sleep time is unmuted and the MUTING indicator goes... set to 10 minutes in the following order: Left → Center → Right → Surr Right → Surr Back → Surr Left → Subwoofer. The name of the HT-R520. )53@&OCPPL 1BHF .POEBZ .BSDI 1. The SLEEP indicator appears on the display, as shown.
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... need a DTS compatible DVD player in which speakers are two modes of movement that feature stereo sound. Front left Center Front right Subwoofer Surround Surround Surround left back right Basic Modes Direct The selected input source is divided between the surround left and right speakers only, .... Use this mode with excellent separation. )53@&OCPPL 1BHF .POEBZ .BSDI 1. Using the Listening Modes-Continued About the Listing Modes The HT-R520's surround indicators show which case the surround-back channel audio is output by the front left and right speakers and the...
... need a DTS compatible DVD player in which speakers are two modes of movement that feature stereo sound. Front left Center Front right Subwoofer Surround Surround Surround left back right Basic Modes Direct The selected input source is divided between the surround left and right speakers only, .... Use this mode with excellent separation. )53@&OCPPL 1BHF .POEBZ .BSDI 1. Using the Listening Modes-Continued About the Listing Modes The HT-R520's surround indicators show which case the surround-back channel audio is output by the front left and right speakers and the...
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...75 Y PB DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 3 2 PR COAXIAL 1 REMOTE CONTROL VIDEO 2 IN VIDEO 1 OUT IN DVD MONITOR IN OUT VIDEO S VIDEO IN OUT IN L SUBWOOFER PRE OUT R CD TAPE IN OUT IN FRONT SURR CENTER L L R VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 R DVD SUB WOOFER CD player VCR 1. nent connected to the ...fact that input source will be recorded. • You cannot record from different sources, allowing you to overdub audio onto your AV components to the HT-R520. 1 DVD VIDEO 2 TAPE VIDEO 1 VCR VIDEO 3 C D Use the input selector buttons to select the AV component that you select another ...
...75 Y PB DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 3 2 PR COAXIAL 1 REMOTE CONTROL VIDEO 2 IN VIDEO 1 OUT IN DVD MONITOR IN OUT VIDEO S VIDEO IN OUT IN L SUBWOOFER PRE OUT R CD TAPE IN OUT IN FRONT SURR CENTER L L R VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 R DVD SUB WOOFER CD player VCR 1. nent connected to the ...fact that input source will be recorded. • You cannot record from different sources, allowing you to overdub audio onto your AV components to the HT-R520. 1 DVD VIDEO 2 TAPE VIDEO 1 VCR VIDEO 3 C D Use the input selector buttons to select the AV component that you select another ...
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... Adjusting the DTS Neo:6 Music Mode ■ Center Image DTS Neo:6 derives a center-channel signal from the front left and right channels to the subwoofer. )53@&OCPPL 1BHF .POEBZ .BSDI 1. Press the [SETUP] button. In Music mode, the center speaker is not fully subtracted from the left and...various functions for reproduction in the Speaker Configuration, the Subwoofer setting must be set to Yes and the Front setting must be set to augment the left and right channels. Off: Late Night function off when the HT-R520 is turned off . Tip: You can set A. ENTER ...
... Adjusting the DTS Neo:6 Music Mode ■ Center Image DTS Neo:6 derives a center-channel signal from the front left and right channels to the subwoofer. )53@&OCPPL 1BHF .POEBZ .BSDI 1. Press the [SETUP] button. In Music mode, the center speaker is not fully subtracted from the left and...various functions for reproduction in the Speaker Configuration, the Subwoofer setting must be set to Yes and the Front setting must be set to augment the left and right channels. Off: Late Night function off when the HT-R520 is turned off . Tip: You can set A. ENTER ...
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...[AMP] button followed by the [SETUP] button on , or the multi channel input is set to the listening position. Notes: • The Center and Subwoofer distances can be set up to 5 ft. (1.5 m) more or less than the Front distance. Can be selected. SP Distance," and then press the [...To get the best from surround sound, it's important that you need to specify the distance from each speaker to 20 ft. (6 m), the Center and Subwoofer distances can be set between 15 and 25 ft. (4.5 and 7.5 m). • The SurrRight, Surr Left, and Surr Back distances can be set between...
...[AMP] button followed by the [SETUP] button on , or the multi channel input is set to the listening position. Notes: • The Center and Subwoofer distances can be set up to 5 ft. (1.5 m) more or less than the Front distance. Can be selected. SP Distance," and then press the [...To get the best from surround sound, it's important that you need to specify the distance from each speaker to 20 ft. (6 m), the Center and Subwoofer distances can be set between 15 and 25 ft. (4.5 and 7.5 m). • The SurrRight, Surr Left, and Surr Back distances can be set between...