INSTALLATION
This section describes a suitable installation location to install the unit using a metal wall bracket, a rack or a stand.
Before installing this unit
This unit creates surround sound by reflecting projected sound beams off the walls of your listening room. The surround sound effects produced by this unit may not be sufficient when the unit is installed in the following locations.
•Rooms with surfaces inadequate for reflecting sound beams
•Rooms with acoustically absorbent surfaces
•Rooms with measurements outside the following range W (3 to 7 m) x H (2 to 3.5 m) x D (3 to 7 m)
•Rooms with less than 2 m from the listening position to the speaker positions
•Rooms where objects such as furniture are likely to obstruct the path of sound beams
•Rooms where the listening position is close to the walls
•Rooms where the listening position is not in front of
this unit
Make sure you leave an adequate amount of ventilation space so that heat can escape. Make at least 5 cm of space above or below this unit.
Side view
Installing this unit
Install this unit where there are no obstacles such as furniture obstructing the path of sound beams. Otherwise, the desired surround sound effects may not be achieved. You may install this unit in parallel with the wall or in the corner.
■Parallel installation
Install this unit in the exact center of the wall when it is measured from the left and right corners.
An object, such as furniture
PREPARATION
5 cm or more
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Side
Notes
•This unit weighs 13.0 kg. Be sure to install this unit where it will not fall subject to vibrations, such as from an earthquake, and where it is out of the reach of children.
•When using a
•This unit is shielded against magnetic rays. However, if the picture on your TV screen becomes blurred or distorted, we recommend moving the speakers away from your TV.
■Corner installation
Install this unit in the corner at a 40º to 50º angle from the adjacent walls.
40° to 50° |
An object, such as furniture
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The availability of the beam mode depends on the installation location of this unit (see page 42). All five beam modes are available for the parallel installation whereas the 3 beam and 5 beam modes are not available for the corner installation.
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