Yamaha RX-V2400 User Manual

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SPEAKER SETUP
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The speaker layout above shows the standard ITU-R speaker 
setting. You can use it to enjoy CINEMA DSP, multi-channel 
audio sources and THX. 
Front speakers (FR and FL)
The front speakers are used for the main source sound plus 
effect sounds. Place these speakers an equal distance from 
the ideal listening position. The distance of each speaker 
from each side of the video monitor should be the same.
Center speaker (C)
The center speaker is for the center channel sounds 
(dialog, vocals, etc.). If for some reason it is not practical 
to use a center speaker, you can do without it. Best results, 
however, are obtained with the full system. Align the front 
face of the center speaker with the front face of your video 
monitor. Place the speaker centrally between the front 
speakers and as close to the monitor as possible, such as 
directly over or under it.
Surround speakers (SR and SL)
The surround speakers are used for effect and surround 
sounds. Place these speakers behind your listening 
position, facing slightly inwards, about 1.8 m (6 feet) 
above the floor.
Surround back speakers (SBR and SBL)
The surround back speakers supplement the surround 
speakers and provide for more realistic front-to-back 
transitions. Place these speakers directly behind the 
listening position and at the same height as the surround 
speakers. They should be positioned at least 30 cm (12 
inches) apart. Ideally, they should be positioned at the 
same width as the front speakers.
Subwoofer
The use of a subwoofer, such as the YAMAHA Active 
Servo Processing Subwoofer System, is effective not only 
for reinforcing bass frequencies from any or all channels, 
but also for high fidelity reproduction of the LFE (low-
frequency effect) channel included in Dolby Digital and 
DTS software. The position of the subwoofer is not so 
critical, because low bass sounds are not highly 
directional. But it is better to place the subwoofer near the 
front speakers. Turn it slightly toward the center of the 
room to reduce wall reflections.
Presence speakers (PR and PL)
Presence speakers supplement the sound from the front 
speakers with extra ambient effects produced by CINEMA 
DSP (see page 41). These effects include sounds that 
filmmakers intend to locate a little farther back behind the 
screen in order to create more theater-like ambience. Place 
these speakers at the front of the room about 0.5 - 1 m (1-3 
feet) outside the front speakers, facing slightly inwards, 
and about 1.8 m (6 feet) above the floor.
Di-pole speaker layout
Either di-pole or direct radiating speaker types can be used 
for THX surround. If you choose di-pole speakers, please 
place the surround and surround back speakers according 
to the speaker layout below.
SPEAKER SETUP
Speaker placement
60˚
30˚
PL
PR
SBR
SBL
FL
FR
C
SL
SR
SR
80˚
SL
more than 30 cm
(12 inches)
1.8 m (6 feet)
1.8 m (6 feet)
FL
SR
SL
FR
C
SBR
SBL
30˚
30˚
:Di-pole speaker
:Direction of di-pole speaker
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