PREPARATIONS c3_sf2.html 3 pages/c3_sf2.html pages/c3_sf2_ss2.html PREPARATIONS Placing speakers Basic speaker configuration 6 Presence speaker layout Controlling Zone2, Zone3 or Zone4 Configuring the necessary speaker settings Surround Front Presence Notes on installation of ceiling speakers

1Placing speakers

Basic speaker configuration

If you do not multi-zone configurations, follow the procedure below to place the speakers in your room and connect them to the unit.
  1. Placing speakers in your room

Placing speakers in your room

Depending on the number of speakers, place the speakers and subwoofer in your room. This section describes the representative speaker layout examples.

11.2-channel system [S7.2.4] (using both surround back and rear presence speakers)

This speaker system brings out the full performance of the unit and allows you to enjoy a highly-natural 3-dimensional sound field with any contents.
  • When Zone3 output is enabled (), the rear presence left/right channel output is not available in the main zone.
  • When using front presence and rear presence speakers installed to the ceiling or when using the Dolby Enabled speakers as the presence speakers, configure the “Layout (Front Presence/Rear Presence)” setting in the “Setup” menu before performing YPAO ().

9.2-channel system [S5.2.4] (using rear presence speakers)

This speaker system uses the front and rear presence speakers to produce a highly-natural 3-dimensional sound field, and also creates Virtual Surround Back Speaker (VSBS) using the surround speakers to add a sense of depth to the rear sound field. This system is suited for enjoying not only 5.1-channel but also for 7.1-channel contents.
  • When Zone3 output is enabled (), the rear presence right/left channel output is not available in the main zone.
  • When using front presence and rear presence speakers installed to the ceiling or when using the Dolby Enabled speakers as the presence speakers, configure the “Layout (Front Presence/Rear Presence)” setting in the “Setup” menu before performing YPAO ().

9.2-channel system [S7.2.2] (using surround back speakers)

This speaker system uses the front presence speakers to produce a natural 3-dimensional sound field, and also allows you to enjoy extended surround sounds using the surround back speakers.
  • When using front presence speakers installed to the ceiling or when using the Dolby Enabled speakers as the presence speakers, configure the “Layout (Front Presence)” setting in the “Setup” menu before performing YPAO ().
  • This speaker system creates rear Virtual Presence Speaker (VPS) using the front, center and surround speakers to produce a natural 3-dimensional sound field.

7.1-channel system [S5.1.2] (using front presence speakers)

This speaker system uses the front presence speakers to produce a natural 3-dimensional sound field, and also creates Virtual Surround Back Speaker (VSBS) using the surround speakers to add a sense of depth to the rear sound field. This system is suited for enjoying not only 5.1-channel but also for 7.1-channel contents.
  • When using front presence speakers installed to the ceiling or when using the Dolby Enabled speakers as the presence speakers, configure the “Layout (Front Presence)” setting in the “Setup” menu before performing YPAO ().
  • This speaker system creates rear Virtual Presence Speaker (VPS) using the front, center and surround speakers to produce a natural 3-dimensional sound field.

7.1-channel system [S7.1.0] (using surround back speakers)

This speaker system creates front Virtual Presence Speaker (VPS) using the front, center and surround speakers to produce a 3-dimensional sound field, and also allows you to enjoy extended surround sounds using the surround back speakers.

5.1-channel system

This speaker system creates Virtual Presence Speaker (VPS) using the front, center and surround speakers to produce a 3-dimensional sound field, and also creates Virtual Surround Back Speaker (VSBS) using the surround speakers to add a sense of depth to the rear sound field. This system is suited for enjoying not only 5.1-channel but also for 7.1-channel contents.

Front 5.1-channel system (using surround speakers)

Even when surround speakers are placed in the front side, the unit creates the virtual surround speakers in the rear side to allow you to enjoy multichannel surround sound (Virtual CINEMA FRONT) when “Layout (Surround)” () in the “Setup” menu is set to “Front”.
You can enjoy surround sound even without the center speaker (front 4.1-channel system).

Front 5.1-channel system (using front presence speakers)

This speaker system uses the front presence speakers to produce a natural 3-dimensional sound field, and creates the virtual surround speakers using the front speakers to allow you to enjoy multichannel surround sound (Virtual CINEMA DSP).
When using front presence speakers installed to the ceiling or when using the Dolby Enabled speakers as the presence speakers, configure the “Layout (Front Presence)” setting in the “Setup” menu before performing YPAO ().

2.1-channel system

Even when no surround speakers are connected, the unit creates the virtual surround speakers using the front speakers to allow you to enjoy multichannel surround sound (Virtual CINEMA DSP).
Add the center speaker to configure a 3.1 system.

Presence speaker layout

The unit provides three layout patterns for presence speakers (Front Height/Rear Height, Overhead and Dolby Enabled SP). Choose a layout pattern that suits your listening environment ().
  • You can enjoy Dolby Atmos, DTS:X or Cinema DSP HD3 with any layout pattern.
  • You can configure the placement patterns for front presence and rear presence speakers separately ().
Front Height/Rear Height
Install the presence speakers on the front/rear side wall.
It delivers a natural sound field with excellent linkage of left, right, top and bottom sound spaces, and sound extensity effectively.
Overhead
Install the presence speakers to the ceiling above the listening position.
It delivers realistic overhead sound effects and sound field with excellent linkage of front and rear sound spaces effectively.
For details on the installation position of ceiling speakers, see "Notes on installation of ceiling speakers".
Dolby Enabled SP
Use the Dolby Enabled speakers as the presence speakers.
It utilizes sounds reflected from ceiling and lets you enjoy overhead sounds only from speakers that are placed at the same level as traditional speakers.
Place the Dolby Enabled speakers on top of or near the traditional front speakers. A Dolby Enabled speaker unit may be integrated into a traditional speaker. For details, refer to the instruction manual of the Dolby Enabled speakers.
Notes on installation of ceiling speakers
When installing presence speakers to a ceiling, use the following illustration as a reference.
When using two presence speakers
Installation position
Just above the listening position, or the ceiling between extensions of front speakers and listening position
When using four presence speakers
Installation position
Front presence speakers:
the ceiling between the extensions of the front speakers and listening position
Rear presence speakers:
the ceiling between the extensions of the listening position and surround (or surround back) speakers
Caution
Be sure to use speakers that are made for ceiling use and take anti-drop measures. Ask a qualified contractor or dealer personnel for installation works.