Onkyo TXSR307 - Manual (Page 13)

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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 B
A
B
AV receiver
Remote
controller
or
Speaker Set A: Main Room
Speaker Set B: Sub 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.
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.
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.
Tip: To find the best position for your subwoofer,
while playing a movie or some music with good
bass, experiment by placing your subwoofer at
various positions within the room and choose the
one that provides the most satisfying results.
Surround left and right speakers
These speakers are used for precise sound
positioning 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.
Corner
1/3 wall
length