System Setup
Selecting locations for your 3•2•1 home entertainment system components
Use the following guidelines to choose locations and positions for the components of your 3•2•1 home entertainment system. Keep in mind that all of the system components will be connected to the media center. The Acoustimass® module is the only part of the system that will connect to a power outlet.
Note: While these guidelines are offered to provide the best system performance, you may find other placement choices that are more convenient and provide the sound you enjoy.
Placing the media center
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Figure 2
Placement of the media center and 3•2•1 or 3•2•1GS speakers in an entertainment unit
CAUTION: Do not block any ventilation openings. For reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, put the product in a position and location that will not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, do not place the product on a bed, sofa, or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings. Do not put it in a
•Place the media center where nothing obstructs opening the disc tray on its front panel.
•Make sure the media center will be placed close enough to the Acoustimass module and the speakers so that all the cables will reach.
•Make sure the media center will be placed close enough to additional source components (TV, tape player, VCR) so that all the cables will reach.
Placing the 3•2•1 speakers
Choosing a good location for the speakers will allow you to experience the audio surround effects that your 3•2•1 home entertainment system is designed to deliver.
Place the two speakers either on top of the TV or at equal distance to the left and right of the TV screen (Figure 2). Keep both speakers at approximately the same height.
Note: The speakers are magnetically shielded to prevent interference when they are on or near the TV.
3 feet (1 meter) minimum
Left speaker | Right speaker |
3 feet | 3 feet |
(1 meter) | (1 meter) |
maximum | maximum |
| Media |
| center |
| VCR |
Place each speaker a maximum of 3 feet (1 meter) away from the edge of the TV screen. Placing the speakers more than 3 feet away from the TV can cause the sound to become separated from the picture.
If you are using a bookshelf or a home entertainment unit, place each speaker at the front edge of its shelf. Positioning the speakers too far back in an enclosed space can change the overall quality of sound and alter the movie sound effects.
The speakers must be placed at least 3 feet (1 meter) apart from each other in order to optimize the surround sound experience.
AM271966_00_V.pdf August 18, 2003
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