Enjoying Home Theater - Onkyo L-DR7 Instruction Manual

What is Home Theater?

Enjoying home theater

The L-DR7 creates a three-dimensional audio experience by moving and panning sound among
multiple speakers. This enables you to enjoy the atmosphere and acoustics of theaters and con-
cert halls (i.e., 5.1 channel surround playback) while you relax at home.
Two D-M7 speakers serve as the left and right front speakers; one D-M3 speaker serves as the
center speaker; and two D-M3 speakers serve as the left and right surround speakers.
Depending on the audio-encoding of a particular DVD disc, you can enjoy DTS or Dolby Digital
playback. You can also enjoy Onkyo's proprietary DSP surround sound for TV or MD playback
(see page 71).
Center speaker
Outputs tight audio, clearly
framing the acoustic field. In
movies, dialog and narration
are generally output.
Connecting the L-DR7
• Connect the DVD AV Controller (PDR-155) and the subwoofer (SWA-155X) (page 29).
• Connect the subwoofer (SWA-155X) and the speakers (D-M7, D-M3) (page 30).
• Connect your MD recorder or CD recorder to the PDR-155 to play an MD or CD in a 5.1ch envi-
ronment.
Positioning the speakers
Refer to the explanation of each speaker's role and the speaker position examples (page 31).
Setting up the speakers
To enjoy optimal surround sound, set up the speakers correctly (page 76).
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Front speakers
Output complete audio signals. In the 5.1ch environment, they
serve as posts that support the acoustic field.
Subwoofer
Outputs only the bass
range sound.
Surround speakers
Add a realistic theater atmosphere and convey
3D sound movements and special audio effects.