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System Configuration
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S P E A K E R
S E T U P
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L E F T / R I G H T :
S M A L L
C E N T E R
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S M A L L
S U R R O U N D
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S M A L L
S U R R
B A C K
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S M A L L
S U B W O O F E R
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S U B
S U B
X - O V E R
F R E Q : 8 0
B A C K
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M A S T E R
M E N U
Figure 3
2. When the SPEAKER SETUP menu first
appears, the on-screen cursor
will be at the top
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of the list of speaker positions, pointing toward
the LEFT/RIGHT line, which sets the con-
figuration for the front left and right speakers.
Note that this front speaker setting is not avail-
able when an analog input with stereo mode is
selected to ensure purest analog sound perform-
ance by bypassing the DSPs and also all their
crossover networks. If you wish to make a change
to the front speakers' configuration, press the
Buttons Ea so that either LARGE or
SMALL appears, matching the appropriate
description from the definitions shown above.
When SMALL is selected, low-frequency front
channel sounds will be sent only to the subwoofer
output. If you choose this option and there is no
subwoofer connected, you will not hear any low-
frequency sounds with front channel signals.
When LARGE is selected, a full-range output
will be sent to the front left and front right
outputs. Depending on the choice made in
the SUBWOOFER line in this menu (see
below), the front left and right bass information
may also be directed to the subwoofer.
Important Note: When a speaker set with a
subwoofer and two front satellites connected to
the Sub´s speaker outputs is used, the Sub´s
inputs must be connected to the Front speaker
outputs D and LARGE must be selected for
the front speakers.
3. When you have completed your selection for the
Button D on the
front channel, press the
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remote to move the cursor to CENTER.
Buttons Ea on the remote
4. Press the
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to select the option that best describes your center
speaker, based on the speaker definitions shown
below.
When SMALL is selected, low-frequency
center channel sounds will be sent to the Fronts, if
they are set to LARGE and Sub is turned off
(see below). When Sub is on, low frequency cen-
ter channel sounds will be sent to the subwoofer
only.
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When LARGE is selected, a full-range output
will be sent to the center speaker output, and NO
center channel signal will be sent to the sub-
woofer output (except when the Pro Logic II
Music mode is in use).
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NOTE: If you choose Logic 7 as the surround
mode for the particular input source for which
you are configuring your speakers, the AVR 5500
will not make the LARGE option available for the
center speaker. This is due to the requirements of
Logic 7 processing, and does not indicate a prob-
lem with your receiver.
When NONE is selected, no signals will be sent
to the center-channel output. The receiver will
operate in a "phantom" center channel mode.
Center-channel information will be sent to the
left and right front channel outputs and the cen-
ter channel bass will be sent to the subwoofer
output when SUB L/R+LFE is selected in
the SUBWOOFER line in this menu (see
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/
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below). This mode is needed if no Center speaker
is used. Note that when the Logic 7 Cinema or
Enhanced surround modes are selected a Center
speaker must be used, the Logic 7 Music mode
works well without a Center too.
5. When you have completed your selection for
the center channel, press the
on the remote to move the cursor to
SURROUND.
Buttons Ea on the remote
6. Press the
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/
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to select the option that best describes the sur-
round speakers in your system based on the
speaker definitions shown on page 21.
When SMALL is selected, with all digital sur-
round modes low-frequency surround channel
sounds will be sent to the Fronts when Sub is
turned off or to the subwoofer output when Sub
is on. With any analog surround mode the rear
bass feed depends on the mode selected and the
setting of the Sub and front speakers.
When LARGE is selected, a full-range output
will be sent to the surround channel outputs
(with all analog and digital surround modes),
and, except with Hall and Theater modes, NO
surround channel bass will be sent to the sub-
woofer output.
When NONE is selected, surround-sound infor-
mation will be split between the front left and
front right outputs. For optimal performance
when no surround speakers are in use, the Dolby
3 Stereo mode should be used.
When you are using surround back speakers with
your system, press the
remote to move the cursor to SURR BACK
and set the speaker type for the speakers con-
nected to the Surround Back Preamp
Outputs b through an optional, external power
amplifier. The choices and procedure for configur-
ing these speakers are identical to those shown
above for the main surround speakers.
Note: As the surround back speaker selection is
a basic configuration for your system it will be
effective with all inputs and need not be repeat-
ed with each other input in use.
7. When you have completed your selection for
the surround channels, press the
on the remote to move the cursor to
SUBWOOFER.
8. Press the
to select the option that best describes your sys-
tem.
The choices available for the subwoofer position
will depend on the settings for the other speak-
ers, particularly the front left/right positions.
If the front left/right speakers are set to
SMALL, the subwoofer will automatically be
Button D
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set to SUB, which is the "on" position.
If the front left/right speakers are set to
LARGE, three options are available:
• If no subwoofer is connected to the AVR 5500,
press the
so that NONE appears in the on-screen
menu. When this option is selected, all bass
information will be routed to the front left/right
"main" speakers.
• If a subwoofer is connected to the AVR 5500,
you have the option to have the front left/right
"main" speakers reproduce bass frequencies at
all times, and have the subwoofer operate only
when the AVR 5500 is being used with a digi-
tal source that contains a dedicated Low
Frequency Effects, or LFE soundtrack. This
allows you to use both your main and sub-
woofer speakers to take advantage of the spe-
cial bass created for certain movies. To select
that option press the
the remote so that SUB (LFE) appears
in the on-screen menu.
• If a subwoofer is connected and you wish to
use it for bass reproduction in conjunction with
the main front left/right speakers, regardless of
the type of program source or Surround mode
you are listening to, press the
Ea on the remote so that S U B
L/R+LFE appears in the on-screen
menu. When this option is selected, a full-
range signal will be sent to the front left/right
"main" speakers, and also to the LFE sound-
track. The subwoofer will receive the front left
Button D on the
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Button D
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Buttons Ea on the remote
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Buttons Ea on the remote
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Buttons Ea on
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Buttons
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