Instruction manual
Table Of Contents
- Instruction Manual
- Important Safety Instructions
- Precautions
- Speaker Precautions
- Enjoying Home Theater
- Package Contents
- Features
- Contents
- Getting to Know the AV Receiver
- Remote Controller
- Speakers
- Connecting Your Speakers
- Connecting Antennas
- Connecting Your Components
- About AV Connections
- Connecting Audio and Video Signals to the AV Receiver
- Which Connections Should I Use?
- Connecting a TV or Projector
- Connecting a DVD player
- Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for Playback
- Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for Recording
- Connecting a Camcorder, Games Console, or Other Device
- Connecting a Satellite, Cable, Set-top box, or Other Video Source
- Connecting a CD Player or Turntable
- Connecting an HDD-compatible Component
- Connecting a Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc, or DAT Recorder
- Connecting the Power Cord of Another Component
- Connecting Onkyo Components
- Connecting the Power Cord
- Turning On the AV Receiver
- First Time Setup
- Playing Your AV Components
- Listening to the Radio
- Common Functions
- Using the Listening Modes
- Advanced Setup
- Recording
- Controlling Other Components
- Troubleshooting
- Specifications
- Remote Control Codes
5
Enjoying Home Theater
You can use two sets of speakers with the AV receiver:
speaker set A
and
speaker set B
.
Speaker set A
(included speakers) should be used in your main listening room for up to 7.1-channel playback.
*While speaker set B is on, speaker set A is reduced to 5.1-channel playback.
Speaker set B
(not included) can be used in another room and offers 2-channel stereo playback.
*Only analog input sources are output by speaker set B.
Speaker Sets A and B
Speaker set A Speaker set B Indicator Output
On
On
Set A: 5.1 channels
Set B: 2 channels
Off Set A: 7.1 channels
Off
On Set B: 2 channels
Off No sound
AB
SPEAKERS
Remote
controller
AV receiver
or
A B
A
B
Surround back left and right
speakers (SKB-540)
These speakers further enhance the
realism of surround sound and
improve sound localization behind the
listener. Position them behind the lis-
tener about 2–3 feet (60–100 cm)
above ear level.
* While speaker set B is on, these
speakers output no sound.
Corner
1/3 wall
length
Speaker Set A: Main Room
Front left and right speakers (SKF-540F)
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 (SKC-540C)
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 speak-
ers.
Surround left and right speakers (SKM-540S)
These speakers are used for precise sound posi-
tioning 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. Ide-
ally they should be equally spaced from the lis-
tener.
Subwoofer (SKW-540)
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
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