Ordinarily, two front speakers, a center speaker, two surround speakers,
and a subwoofer are necessary for enjoying 5.1 channel surround sound.
• Virtual 7.1 channel
The AIR SURROUND XTREME technology, using only the front left
and right speakers of the center system and subwoofer, enables you to
enjoy a realistic 7.1 channel sound by simulating sound from virtual
speakers at center, surround, and surround backs.
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Typical
5.1 channel
speaker
system
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The sound image of the system
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The system creates the virtual 7.1 channel surround sound with the center system and the subwoofer/
system control.
C: Center virtual speaker
SR, SL: Surround virtual speakers
FR, FL: Front speakers
SBR, SBL: Surround back virtual speakers
SW: Subwoofer
You can check the virtual surround effect and adjust the volume balance according to your preference and the
characteristics of your listening room. See the following pages for details.
• Checking the virtual surround effect _._' P. 20
• Adjusting the volume balance _._' P. 32
Use this feature to adjust the volume balance of the subwoofer, center, and surround channels during playback.
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