Speaker Setup - Onkyo HT-R8230 Instruction Manual

Speaker setup

You need to set up the speaker configuration for the speaker system
A (see page 12).
(There is no speaker configuration setup for the speaker system B.)
It is not necessary to set the parameters again once you have
completed the setup unless you change the speaker configuration.
Notes
• Speaker setup cannot be done if;
– Headphones are connected (see page 24),
– The speaker system B is on (see page 24), or
– "Multi ch" is selected with AUDIO SELECTOR button.
Selecting the number of speaker channels
1. Press SPEAKER ADJUST once.
When the button is pressed, the current speaker setup will be
displayed.
2. Press PRESET/ADJUST
select the number of channels.
Front left
Surround left
Display and number of speaker channels
Notes
• The listening mode will automatically change according to the
number of channels if you set the number of channels.
• Speaker adjust mode will be cancelled if the next operation is
not performed within 8 seconds.
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/ repeatedly to
Center Front right
Surround right
Speaker 5ch (Default)
Speaker 4ch
Speaker 3ch
Speaker 2ch
SPEAKER ADJUST
Setting the crossover frequency
To reproduce low frequencies between 60 Hz and 150 Hz in an
optimum condition, set the crossover frequency according to the
low-frequency reproduction capabilities of the subwoofer and
other speakers (front, center and surround).
The default setting is 80 Hz.
Home theater in a box (HT-S8230)
It is not neccessary to change this setting when using the supplied
speaker system.
If you're not using a subwoofer, bass sounds are output by the other
speakers and this setting has no effect.
1. Press SPEAKER ADJUST twice.
The current setting is displayed.
2. Press PRESET/ADJUST
select the crossover frequency.
Select from 60, 80, 100, 120 and 150 Hz.
The following table lists the crossover frequency you should
choose depending on the diameter of your front speakers.
Front speaker diameter
Larger than 8 inch (20 cm)
6.4 – 8 inch (16 – 20 cm)
5.2 – 6.4 inch (13 – 16 cm)
3.6 – 5.2 inch (9 – 13 cm)
Less than 3.6 inch (9 cm)
If you want more accurate setting, refer to the instruction
manuals of the speakers and perform the setting according to
their frequency response. Also listen to the actual sound and set
to the high position (120 or 150 Hz) if you feel that the sound
from the subwoofer is not enough or to the low position (60 or
80 Hz) if you feel that the sound is loud.
PRESET/ADJUST
/ repeatedly to
Crossover frequency
60 Hz
80 Hz (default)
100 Hz
120 Hz
150 Hz