Model SR4300 User Guide AV Surround Receiver - Marantz

CONNECTIONSSPEAKER PLACEMENTThe ideal surround speaker system for this unit is 7-speaker systems,using front left and right speakers, a center speaker, surround left andright speakers, a surround back and a subwoofer.For best results we recommend that all front speakers be of the sametype, with identical or similar driver units. This will deliver smooth pansacross the front sound stage as the action moves from side to side.Your center channel speaker is very important as over 80 % of thedialog from a typical motion picture emanates from the center channel.It should possess similar sonic characteristics to the main speakers.Surround channel speakers need not be identical to the front channelspeakers, but they should be of high quality.The surround center speaker is useful for playback of Dolby DigitalSurround EX or DTS-ES. One of the benefits of both Dolby Digital(AC-3) and DTS is that surround channels are discrete full range,while they were frequency limited in earlier “Pro Logic’ type systems.Bass effects are an important part of home theater. For optimalenjoyment a subwoofer should be used as it is optimized for lowfrequency reproduction. If you have full range front speakers,however, they may be used in place of a subwoofer with proper settingof the switches in the menu system.HEIGHT OF THE SPEAKER UNITSFront left and right speakers, and a center speakerAlign the tweeters and mid-range drivers on the three front speakerson the same height as well as possible.Surround left and right speakers, and surround back speakerPlace the surround left, right and surround back speakers higher toyour ears (70cm – 1m). Also place the speakers on the same height.70cm1mENGLISHSurroundLeftFrontLeftSubwooferNote:• Use magnetically-shielded speakers for front left, right and thecenter speakers when the speakers are installed near the TV andthe TV is a monitor type.SurroundBackFrontCenterSurroundRightFrontRightFront left and right speakersWe recommend to set the front L and R speakers with 45-60 degreesfrom the listening position.Center speakerAlign the front line of the center speaker with the front L/R speakers.Or place the center speaker a little backward from the line.Surround left and right speakersPlace the speakers right beside of the listening position or a littleforward. Do not place the speakers backward of the listening position.Surround back speakerPlace the speaker behind of the listening position.SubwooferWe recommend to use a sub-woofer to have maximum bass effect.Sub-woofer bears only low frequency range so you can place itanywhere in the room.13