Onkyo TX-SR404 - Manual (Page 17)

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Enjoying Home Theater
You can use two sets of speakers with the AV receiver: speaker set A and speaker set B .
Speaker set A should be used in your main listening room for up to 5.1-channel playback.
*While speaker set B is on, speaker set A is reduced to 2.1-channel playback.
Speaker set B can be used in another room and offers 2-channel stereo playback.
Speaker Sets A and B
Speaker set A Speaker set B Indicator Output
On
On
Set A: 2.1 channels
Set B: 2 channels
Off Set A: 5.1 channels
Off
On Set B: 2 channels
Off No sound
A SPEAKERS B
SP A / B
Remote
controller
AV receiver
or
A B
A
B
Corner
1/3 wall
length
Speaker Set A: Main Room
Front left and right speakers
These output the overall sound. Their role in a home theater is to provide a solid anchor for the sound
image. They should be positioned facing the listener at about ear level, and equally spaced from the
TV. Angle them inward.
Surround left and right speakers
These speakers are used for precise sound position-
ing and to add realistic ambience. Position them at the
sides of the listener, or slightly behind, about 2–3 feet
(60–100 cm) above ear level. Ideally they should be
equally spaced from the listener.
* While speaker set B is on, these speakers output no
sound.
Subwoofer
The subwoofer handles the bass
sounds of the LFE (Low-Frequency
Effects) channel. In general, a good
bass sound can be obtained by
installing the subwoofer in a front
corner, or at one-third the way along
the wall, as shown.
Speaker Set B: Sub Room
Center speaker
This speaker enhances the
front left and right speakers, making
sound movements distinct and providing
a full sound image. For movies it’s used
mainly for dialog.
Position it close to your TV facing forward
at about ear level, or at the same height
as the front left and right speakers.
* While speaker set B is on, this speaker
outputs no sound.