Pioneer S-HTD340 operating instructions Front left

02Connecting up

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	Subwoofer
Listening position
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•Front surround 3-spot setup – This setup is ideal when rear surround speaker placement isn’t possible or you want to avoid running long speaker cables in your listening area. Use this setup together with the Front Surround modes to take advantage of wall and ceiling reflections for a very realistic surround effect.

	Surround	Surround
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Front	System	Sub-	Front
	unit	woofer
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	Center
Front	Front
left	right
	Subwoofer
Surround	Surround
left	right

Listening position

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See About the listening modes on page 37 for more on using the different listening modes with each speaker setup.

Where you put your speakers in the room has a big effect on the quality of the sound. The following guidelines should help you to get the best sound from your system.

•The subwoofer can be placed on the floor. Ideally, the other speakers should be at about ear-level when you’re listening to them. Putting the speakers on the floor (except the subwoofer), or mounting them very high on a wall is not recommended.

•For the best stereo effect, place the front speakers 6–9 ft. / 2–3 m apart, at equal distance from the TV.

•Install the center speaker above or below the TV so that the sound of the center channel is localized at the TV screen.

•When using a 5-spot setup, install the surround speakers slightly above ear level, if possible.

•Make sure that all speakers are securely installed (if you choose to install the center speaker on top of the TV, be sure to secure it by suitable means). This not only improves sound quality, but also reduces the risk of damage or injury resulting from speakers being knocked over or falling in the event of external shocks such as earthquakes.

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