Integra DTR-5.3 - Manual (Page 31)

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Before connecting the speakers, it is very important to place them
properly for the optimum sound space for your listening pleasure.
Be sure to refer to the instruction manuals that came with the
speakers during placement and connection. Furthermore, be aware
that for surround playback, the configuration and placement of your
speakers are both very important.
Standard speaker setup for surround sound
• Front right and left speakers
• Center speaker
Produces a rich sound image by serving as a sound source for
the front right and left speakers and enhancing the sonic
movement.
• Surround right and left speakers
Adds three-dimensional sonic movement and produces
environmental sound associated with the background and effect
sound for each scene.
• Surround back speaker
Required for enjoying Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES audio.
Improves the quality of sound effects and the realistic acoustics.
• Subwoofer
Produces powerful and heavy bass.
Minimum speaker configuration for surround
sound playback
• Front right and left speakers
• Surround right and left speakers
The sound recorded for the center speaker and the subwoofer will be
properly distributed to the front right and left speakers for optimized
surround playback.
Speaker placement
Ideal speaker placement varies depending on the size of your room
and the wall coverings. Here, only typical examples of speaker
placement and recommendations are shown.
Important points regarding speaker placement
Front left and right speakers and center speaker
• Place these three speakers all at the same height.
• Place each speaker so that it is aimed at the location of the
listener’s ears when at the listening position.
• Place front left and right speakers at the same distance from the
listening position.
Surround left and right speakers
Place these speakers so that their height is 3 feet (1 meter) higher
than that of the listener’s ears.
Surround back speaker
Place these speakers so that their height is 3 feet (1 meter) higher
than that of the listener’s ears.
Subwoofer
A subwoofer is recommended for the highest bass effect.
Connecting speakers
2 3 4 5
6 7
9
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8
1 TV or screen
2 Front left speaker
3 Subwoofer
4 Center speaker
5 Front right speaker
6 Surround left speaker
7 Surround right speaker
8 Surround back speaker
9 Listening position
Using the speaker cable labels
The positive speaker terminals on the DTR-6.3/5.3 are color coded
for easy identification. Attach the supplied speaker labels to the
speaker cables, and then match the colors on the speaker cables to
the corresponding terminals.
The speaker channels are colored as follows:
Front left speaker (+): White
Front right speaker (+): Red
Center speaker (+): Green
Surround left speaker (+): Blue
Surround right speaker (+): Grey
Zone 2 left speaker (+): White (DTR-6.3 only)
Zone 2 right speaker (+): Red (DTR-6.3 only)
DTR-6.3/5.3
Speaker
Speaker cable label
Speaker cable label