Connect game consoles and media streamers to the receiver.
This article discusses how to install a Home theatre packages Perth receiver, the system's hub. How to connect a gaming system and configure speaker levels is explained. Anthem, Denon, Harman Kardon, Marantz, NAD, Onkyo/Integra, Pioneer, Sony, and Yamaha home theatre receivers are supported.
Home theatre receiver installation
Receivers perform video source switching, audio decoding, video processing, and communication. Brand and model affect the particular procedures for setting up an AV receiver, but the overall approach is the same.
Check what's in the home theatre receiver's box. Include:
- Controller (and batteries)
- Instructions
- AC plug (it may be attached to the rear of the receiver)
- FM/AM antennas
- Bluetooth/Wi-Fi antennae (they may be attached to the receiver)
- A speaker-setup microphone
Read the handbook first. Missing a step can cause issues.
Place the receiver. Consider these:
Home theatre receivers generate heat, especially if they contain powerful amplifiers. Put the receiver where air can readily circulate so it stays cool.
Even if the receiver has a fan, leave 2 to 3 inches on the sides and 6 inches behind for cables.
Ensure the receiver's Wi-Fi or Bluetooth antenna can rotate or extend vertically. This may require 4 to 6 inches above the unit's rear.
If you can't access the receiver's rear after it's installed, connect the wires and speaker wire beforehand.
Connect everything before plugging in the home theatre receiver.
Label wires.
This helps you track what's connected to each receiver speaker terminal, input, or output. Label speaker wire and cables so the connection route is clear. Label printers make labels most efficiently.
Check the cords' length before labelling. Although it's preferable to have the lowest distance between the speakers and receiver, you may need to adjust it to access the rear panel. You don't want to harm the receiver's wires or connecting terminals when moving it.
If you can access the receiver's back panel, one more foot is fine. 18 inches of extra length should work if you only need to tilt the receiver. Consider adding two or three feet to each wire and cable if you need to pull the receiver forward to access the rear connection panel.
Home Theater Receiver Setup
Connect AM/FM, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi antennae.
If your home entertainment receiver doesn't have Wi-Fi, you can connect an Ethernet connection to its Ethernet/LAN connector.
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Connect speakers to the receiver's speaker terminals. Connect the centre speaker to the centre channel speaker terminals, and so on.
Connect each speaker to the correct channel and check the polarity: red is positive (+), and black is negative (-). If the polarity is reversed, the speakers will be out-of-phase, causing an incorrect soundstage and poor low-end reproduction.
Subwoofer connection
Subwoofers attach to an RCA-type connection (typically branded subwoofer, subwoofer preamp, or L/LFE). Most subwoofers include a built-in amplifier, so the receiver doesn't need to power it. Any robust RCA audio cable will do.
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TV-connect
Home theatre receivers now have HDMI. Connect the receiver's HDMI output to an HD or 4K Ultra HD TV's HDMI input (preferably the one labelled HDMI-ARC if available).
After basic connections, plug in the receiver. Check the status display by turning on the receiver's front panel power button. If so, continue setting up.
Insert the batteries and turn off the receiver to test the remote. Most receivers have a TV-based UI. Set the TV to the receiver's input so you can use the on-screen menu. You may be asked to choose a language, connect to the internet, and download firmware updates.
Some manufacturers offer iOS or Android apps for setup and control.
Source Components to Home Theater Receiver
Ultra HD Blu-ray/Blu-ray players, cable/satellite boxes, game consoles, and media streamers are sources. Many 2013 home theatre receivers omitted analogue video connectors (composite and component). If your VCR or DVD player doesn't have HDMI, check sure your receiver does.
Connect all source components to the receiver, which features an on-screen menu system.
Connect an analogue stereo CD player to the receiver. If your DVD player doesn't have HDMI outputs, use component video cables and digital optical or coaxial audio cables to connect it to the receiver.
Depending on the TV (3D, 4K, or HDR) and receiver, you may need to connect the visual and audio signals separately. This happens while utilising a 3D TV, Blu-ray player, and non-3D receiver.
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Speaker Levels
Most home theatre receivers include two speaker-level options. First, manually balance each channel's speaker volume using the built-in test tone generator. Sound metres provide decibel levels for reference.
Automatic setup is another possibility. If supported, receivers have microphones. When enabled, the receiver automatically emits test tones from each channel to the microphone. The receiver uses this information to calculate the optimal speaker volumes and crossover point.
For maximum results with an automatic system, close doors and windows. After setup, check the findings (through the on-screen menu) to confirm speaker distance and channels. Center channel softness is a prevalent issue. Sometimes increasing the centre channel 2dB or 3dB and lowering the subwoofer is needed.
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