Getting Started
Positioning your speaker
1 Left, Right (Front Speakers)
They carry primarily music and sound effects.
2 Center
In surround mode, the center speaker carries much of the
dialogue as well as music and effects. It should be set
between the left and right speakers.
3 Surround (Rear Speakers)
Their overall sound balance should be as close as possible
to the front speakers. Proper placement is vital to establish
an evenly distributed sound field.
Subwoofer
A subwoofer is designed to reproduce powerful low bass
effects (explosions, the rumble of spaceships, etc.) which
dramatically heightens involvement with the action on the
screen.
Magnetic shielding
Speakers placed less than two feet from the TV set must be
magnetically shielded in order to prevent picture distor-
tion. Front and center speakers provided with this unit are
magnetically shielded to protect your TV set.
It is not recommended to place the rear speakers and sub-
woofer near the TV set.
Front Speaker Placement
Even if you can't duplicate this ideal home theater setup
exactly, the following suggestions for speaker placement
will help you to get better results.
Alignment
Align the center speaker evenly with (A), or slightly behind
(B), the left and right speakers, but not ahead of them.
Advanced Setting
Angle
Placing the left and right speakers to form a 45-degree
angle with your favorite viewing position will duplicate the
soundtrack mixer's perspective.
Height
The mid- and high-frequency drivers of the three front
speakers should be as close as possible to the same height.
This often requires placing the center speaker directly atop
(A) or beneath (B) the TV set.
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Getting Started
Connecting the Speakers
Speakers
There are 6 speakers equipped with the unit (2 front, 1 cen-
ter, 2 rear, 1 subwoofer). In order to enjoy good surround
effects all six speakers need to be connected to the receiver
For better sound quality, center speaker, rear speakers and
subwoofer should also be connected. Adding center and
rear speakers will enhance surround effects. Adding a
subwoofer will increase bass response.
If you want to enjoy the full sound range, use the sub-
woofer with the speakers to maintain adequate bass signal.
Speaker cords
1 for each speaker, is
needed for connection. Twist
the stripped ends of the
speaker cord about 2/3 inch
(15 mm). Press down the tab
to open the terminal and
insert the wire. Release tab to
lock wire in the terminal.
To ease speaker connections, the speaker cords and the ter-
minals are color-coded. (please refer to the diagram)
Connect the speaker wire to the back of L, R front speakers
and to the corresponding color terminals on the rear of the
receiver. Do the same for center speaker, rear speakers and
the subwoofer.
Speaker Polarity
When connecting the speakers, make sure the polarities
(“+” speaker wire to “+” on the receiver) of speaker wires
and terminals are matched. If the cords are reversed, the
sound will be distorted and lack of bass (“out of phase”
effect).
Do not ground the output line, it will cause damage to the
speaker.
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