Select the speaker layout depending on the numbers of speakers, and then place the speakers and subwoofer (with a built-in amplifier) in the room.
The following section describes the representative speaker configuration of 2.1 to 7.1 channel system.
NOTES
• (U.S.A. and Canada models only) The unit is configured to 8Ω speakers as the factory setting. 6Ω speakers can be also connected. For details on settings for 6Ω speaker connection, refer to "Changing the speaker
impedance (U.S.A. and Canada models only)" (p.76).
• (Except for U.S.A. and Canada models) Use speakers with an impedance of at least 6Ω.
Type of speakers
Abbr.
Front (L)
For the front channel sound (stereo sound) and effect sound
Front (R)
Center
For the center channel sound (dialogue, vocals, etc.)
Surround (L)
For effect and vocal sound from surround channel. Sound from surround back channel is also output when you do not use
surround back speakers.
Surround (R)
Surround back (L)
For the surround back channel sound and effect sound from rear.
Surround back (R)
Surround back
For the surround back channel sound mixed with left and right and effect sound from rear.
Subwoofer
For low-frequency effect (LFE) sound and bass sound from front and surround channels.
• To get recommended speaker layout, refer to "Ideal speaker layout" (p.87).