Connecting Speakers - Onkyo TX-DS595 Instruction Manual

Connections
Connect to devices with multichannel output
By connecting a DVD player, MPEG decoder, or other component
that has a multi channel port, you can playback the audio with 5.1
channel output. So, be sure to prepare a cable that can properly
connect the TX-DS595 to the peripheral device.
TX-DS595 MULTI CHANNEL INPUT
FRONT SURR
L
GND
R
SUBWOOFER
MULTI
PRE OUT
CHANNEL INPUT
Front output
Surround output
DVD Player/MPEG decoder

Connecting speakers

Positioning speakers
Speaker placement plays an important role in the reproduction of
Surround sound. The placement of the speakers varies depending on
the size of the room and the wall coverings used in the room. The
illustration shows an example of a layout for standard speaker
placement. Refer to this example when you position the speakers in
order to experience the best of Surround sound.
Standard speaker placement
For ideal Surround effects, all speakers should be installed. If a
center speaker or subwoofer is not connected, the sound from the
unused channel is properly distributed to the connected speakers in
order to produce the best Surround sound possible.
Front: The left, right, and center speakers should face the seated
listener and be placed at ear level. The center speaker produces a
richer sound image by enhancing the perception of the sound's
source and movement.
Surround: Place the left and right Surround speakers 3 feet (1
meter) above the listener's ear level and facing toward the sides of
the room, making sure that the listener is within the speakers' dis-
persion angle. These speakers produce the feel of a moving sound
while creating the sensation of being in the middle of the action.
Subwoofer: Install a subwoofer with a built-in power amplifier for
powerful bass sounds. The placement of the subwoofer does not
affect the final quality of the sound image too much, so you can
install it with the room layout in mind.
Refer to the speaker's instruction manual for more details.
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CENTER
OPTICAL COAX
1 2
SUB
WOOFER
DIGITAL INPUT
Center output
Subwoofer output
Cautions regarding the AC OUTLETS
connectors
The TX-DS595 is supplied with AC mains outlets for connecting
the power cords from other devices so that their power is supplied
through the TX-DS595. By doing this, you can use the STANDBY/
ON button on the TX-DS595 to turn on and off the connected
devices as well.
The shape, number, and total capacity of the AC outlets may
differ depending on the area of purchase.
Caution:
Make sure that the total capacity of the other components connected
to this unit does not exceed the capacity that is printed on the rear
panel (e.g., 120 watts).
AC OUTLETS
AC 230-240 V 50 Hz
SWITCHED
TOTAL 100 W MAX.
ex. European and
some Asian models
TV or Screen
Front
Sub- Center
left
woofer speaker
speaker
Surround
left
speaker
Listener
AC OUTLET
SWITCHED
100W MAX.
ex. USA and Canadian
models
Front
right
speaker
Surround
right
speaker