What speaker pattern setting should I use with 5 speakers and a subwoofer?

Set the speaker pattern to 5-1 for 5 speakers and a subwoofer (front L/R, center, surround L/R, plus sub woofer).

What setting is used for a 2-speaker setup?

With just two front speakers (A: front L, B: front R), set the pattern to 2-0.

What do the letter labels A through H mean in the diagrams?

A = Front speaker (L), B = Front speaker (R), C = Center speaker, D = Sub woofer, E = Surround speaker (L), F = Surround speaker (R), G = Surround back speaker (L), H = Surround back speaker (R).

Which configuration includes surround back speakers?

The 7-1 configuration (7 speakers and a subwoofer) includes both surround back speakers (G and H) in addition to front, center, surround speakers, and the sub woofer.

Is this document in more than one language?

Yes, all headings and labels appear in both English and French (e.g., 'Set to / Réglez sur').

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Home Theater Speaker Pattern Setup Guide - 7.1 to 2.0 Configurations (EN/FR)

Sony receiver manual page showing speaker pattern configuration options 7-1 through 2-0

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Sony receiver manual page illustrating speaker pattern configurations from 7.1 down to 2.0 setups.

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This document is a bilingual (English/French) home theater speaker configuration guide page, not an automotive reference. Titled "What is your speaker pattern? / Quelle est votre configuration d'enceintes?", it explains that the speaker pattern setting depends on the number of speakers the user has. Six illustrated room diagrams show speaker placements for different configurations: 7 speakers plus a subwoofer (set to 7-1), 6 speakers plus a subwoofer (6-1), 5 speakers plus a subwoofer (5-1), 4 speakers (4-0), 3 speakers (3-0), and 2 speakers (2-0). Each diagram labels speaker positions with letters: A (front left), B (front right), C (center), D (subwoofer), E (surround left), F (surround right), G (surround back left), and H (surround back right). A decision flowchart along the right margin (partially cut off) guides users through yes/no questions about which surround and surround-back speakers they own to determine the correct pattern setting. The page appears to be from an A/V receiver or home theater system setup manual, likely from Sony or a similar manufacturer, and does not contain any vehicle-specific information despite being uploaded to a 2003 Yamaha Big Bear gallery.

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Frequently asked questions

What speaker pattern setting should I use with 5 speakers and a subwoofer?: Set the speaker pattern to 5-1 for 5 speakers and a subwoofer (front L/R, center, surround L/R, plus sub woofer).
What setting is used for a 2-speaker setup?: With just two front speakers (A: front L, B: front R), set the pattern to 2-0.
What do the letter labels A through H mean in the diagrams?: A = Front speaker (L), B = Front speaker (R), C = Center speaker, D = Sub woofer, E = Surround speaker (L), F = Surround speaker (R), G = Surround back speaker (L), H = Surround back speaker (R).
Which configuration includes surround back speakers?: The 7-1 configuration (7 speakers and a subwoofer) includes both surround back speakers (G and H) in addition to front, center, surround speakers, and the sub woofer.
Is this document in more than one language?: Yes, all headings and labels appear in both English and French (e.g., 'Set to / Réglez sur').

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