Connection And Preparation; 1: Deciding On The Speaker System - Sony STR-DH590 Operating Instructions Manual

Connection and Preparation

1: Deciding on the Speaker System

Decide on the speaker system you want to set up according to the number of speakers and
subwoofers that you are using. The illustration and table below indicate the types of
speakers that can be connected to the receiver and the general positions for placing the
speakers.
Abbreviations
used in Speaker type
illustrations
FL Front left speaker
FR Front right speaker
CNT Center speaker
SL Surround left speaker
SR Surround right speaker
SW Subwoofer
Tip
As the subwoofer (SW) does not emit highly directional signals, you can place it wherever you want.
Speaker systems described in this manual
This manual describes the installation, connection, and setting procedures using the typical
speaker systems indicated in the table below as examples. To learn about all speaker
systems supported by this receiver, see "Selecting the speaker pattern" (page 38).
Speaker system
 5.1-channel
 2.1-channel
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Function of each speaker
Produces sounds from front left/right channels.
Produces vocal sounds from center channel.
Produces sounds from surround left/right channels.
Produces LFE (low frequency effect) channel sounds
and reinforces bass parts of other channels.
For setting/connecting speakers,
see page
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Speaker pattern
("PATTERN")
"5.1"
"2.1"