Names and functions of speakers
The names and functions of speakers connected to the unit are as follows.
Speaker type | Abbr. | Function |
|---|---|---|
Front | 1/2 | Produces front channel sounds (stereo sounds). |
Center | 3 | Produces center channel sounds (such as movie dialogue and vocals). |
Surround | 4/5 | Produces surround channel sounds. |
Surround back | 6/7 | Produces surround back channel sounds. |
Front presence | E/R | Produces CINEMA DSP HD³ effect sounds or heights channel sounds. |
Rear presence | T/Y | Produces CINEMA DSP HD³ effect sounds or heights channel sounds. |
Subwoofer | 9 | Produces LFE (low-frequency effect) channel sounds and reinforces the bass parts of other channels. |
NOTE
- Use this diagram as a reference for the ideal speaker layout for the unit. However, your speaker layout does not need to match the diagram exactly. The automatic speaker setting (YPAO) can be used to automatically optimize the speaker settings (such as distances) to suit the actual speaker layout.
- The unit provides three layout patterns for front/rear presence speakers respectively. You can choose a layout pattern that suits your listening environment. You can enjoy Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, AURO-3D or CINEMA DSP HD³ with any layout pattern.
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