(3) When using different surround speakers for movies and music
TO achieve more effective surround sound for both movies and music, use different sets of surround speakers and different surround
modes for the two types of sources.
• Set the front speakers slightEy wider apar[ than the setup for watching movies only and point them toward the Eistening
position in order assure clear posdJoning of the sound
Frontspeakers
Centetspeaker
_speakers(A}j
Surround speakers B
• Set the center speaker in the same positions as in exampEe (1)
• Set surround speakers A for watching movies in the positions described in example (1) or (2), depending on the types
of speakers used
• Set surround speakers B for playing multi-channel music at the same height as the front speakers and slightly at an angle
to the rear of the listening position, and point them toward the listening position
• Connect the surround speakers for watching movies to the surround speaker A iacks on the AVR-3803/1083, the
surround speakers for playing multi-channel music to the surround speaker B jacks Set the surround speaker selection
on the setup menu (For instructions, see page 19)
Surround speakers A Surround back
Point sE_ghtly
downwards
Surround
speakers B
As seen from the side
AS seen from above
2. When not using surround back speakers
Frontspeakers \
Centetspeaker
• Set the front speakers with their front sur[aces as flush with the TV or
monitor screen as possible Set the center speaker between the front left
and right speakers and no further from the listening position than the front
speakers
• Consult the owner's manual for your subwoofer for advice on placing the
subwoofer within the listening room
• If the surround speakers are direct-radiating {monopolar) then place them
slightly behind and at an angle to the listening position and parallel to the
walls at a position 60 to 90 centimeters (2 to 3 feet) above ear level at the
prime listening position
• Connect the surlound speakers to the surround speaker A jacks on the
AVR-3803/1083 and set all settings on the setup menu to "A" (This is the
factory default setting For details, see page 16)
120 °
As seen from the side
As seen from above
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