Denon AVR-485S Operating Instructions Manual

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58• Set the front speakers, center speaker and subwoofer in the samepositions as in example (1).• It is best to place the surround speakers directly at the side or slightlyto the front of the viewing position, and 2 to 3 feet (60 to 90 cm)above the ears.• Same as surround back speaker installation method (1).Using dipolar speakers for the surround back speakers as well ismore effective.• Connect the surround speakers to the surround speaker jacks.• The signals from the surround channels reflect off the walls asshown on the diagram at the left, creating an enveloping and realisticsurround sound presentation.For multi-channel music sources however, the use of bipolar or dipolarspeakers mounted at the sides of the listening position may not be satisfactory in order to create a coherent 360 degreesurround sound field. Connect another pair of direct radiating speakers as described in example (3) and place them atthe rear corners of the room facing towards the prime listening position.• Set the front speakers with their front surfaces as flush with the TVor monitor screen as possible. Set the center speaker between thefront left and right speakers and no further from the listening positionthan the front speakers.• Consult the owner’s manual for your subwoofer for advice on placingthe subwoofer within the listening room.• If the surround speakers are direct-radiating (monopolar) then placethem slightly behind and at an angle to the listening position andparallel to the walls at a position 2 to 3 feet (60 to 90 cm) above earlevel at the prime listening position.• When using one surround back speaker, place it at the rear centerfacing the front at a slightly higher position (0 to 20 cm) than the surround speakers.• We recommend installing the surround back speaker(s) at a slightly downward facing angle. This effectively preventsthe surround back channel signals from reflecting off the monitor or screen at the front center, resulting in interferenceand making the sense of movement from the front to the back less sharp.Speaker setting examplesHere we describe a number of speaker settings for different purposes. Use these examples as guides to set up your system according to the typeof speakers used and the main usage purpose.1. DTS-ES compatible system (using surround back speakers)(1) Basic setting for primarily watching movies(2) Setting for primarily watching movies using diffusion type speakers for the surround speakersFor the greatest sense of surround sound envelopment, diffuse radiation speakers such as bipolar types, or dipolar types, provide a widerdispersion than is possible to obtain from a direct radiating speaker (monopolar). Place these speakers at either side of the prime listeningposition, mounted above ear level.SubwooferSurround speakerFront speaker2 to 3 feet(60 to 90 cm)Surround speakerFront speaker2 to 3 feet(60 to 90 cm)Surround back speakers(1 spkr)Front speakers60°MonitorCenter speakerAs seen from aboveAs seen from aboveAs seen from the sideAs seen from the sidePath of the surround sound from thespeakers to the listening positionSurroundspeakersSurround back speakers(1 spkr)SurroundspeakersSurround backspeakerSurround backspeaker Point slightlydownwardsPoint slightlydownwards2. When not using surround back speakers• Set the front speakers with their front surfaces as flush with the TV ormonitor screen as possible. Set the center speaker between the front leftand right speakers and no further from the listening position than the frontspeakers.• Consult the owner’s manual for your subwoofer for advice on placing thesubwoofer within the listening room.• If the surround speakers are direct-radiating (monopolar) then place themslightly behind and at an angle to the listening position and parallel to thewalls at a position 2 to 3 feet (60 to 90 cm) above ear level at the primelistening position.SubwooferSurround speakerFront speaker2 to 3 feet(60 to 90 cm)Surround speakers120°Front speakers60°MonitorCenter speakerAs seen from aboveAs seen from the sideENGLISH