Operation Manual

PREPARATIONS ➤ Connecting speakers En 21
❑ 5.1-channel system
This speaker system creates front Virtual Presence Speaker (VPS) using the front,
center and surround speakers to produce a 3-dimensional sound field, and is suited for
enjoying 5.1-channel contents.
❑ Front 5.1-channel system (using surround speakers)
Even when surround speakers are placed in the front side, the unit creates the virtual
surround speakers in the rear side to allow you to enjoy multi-channel surround sound (Virtual
CINEMA FRONT) when “Layout (Surround)” (
p.126 ) in the “Setup” menu is set to “Front”.
• You can enjoy surround sound even without the center speaker (front 4.1-channel system).
❑ Front 5.1-channel system (using front presence speakers)
This speaker system uses the front presence speakers to produce a natural
3-dimensional sound field, and creates the virtual surround speakers using the front
speakers to allow you to enjoy multi-channel surround sound (Virtual CINEMA DSP).
• When using front presence speakers installed to the ceiling, set “Layout (Front Presence)” (p.127) in the
“Setup” menu to “Overhead” after connecting the power cable to an AC wall outlet.
❑ 2.1-channel system
Even when no surround speakers are connected, the unit creates the virtual surround
speakers using the front speakers to allow you to enjoy multi-channel surround sound
(Virtual CINEMA DSP).
• Add the center speaker to configure a 3.1-channel system.
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