4.CONNECTIONS

4.1. Placing the Speakers

The Philips Blu-ray Disc™ Home Theater is simple to install. However, proper system placement is critical to ensure an optimum sound experience.

REAR LEFT

FRONT

 

LEFT

CENTER

 

REAR

 

RIGHT

 

FRONT

RIGHT

SUBWOOFER

1.Place the main unit near to the TV.

2.Place the speakers system at normal listening ear-level and directly parallel to the listening area.

3.Place the subwoofer at the corner of the room or at least 1meter away from the TV.

DNote

The placement diagram shown here is only a guideline that provides great system performance. You may find other placement choices that are more suitable for your room layout that provide the sound experience you enjoy.

To avoid magnetic interference, never position the front speakers too close to your TV.

The rear speakers are labeled as REAR LEFT or REAR RIGHT.

The front speakers are labeled as FRONT LEFT or FRONT RIGHT.

For speaker setup, refer to “Speaker Setup” on page 38.

4.2. Connection to the TV

„HDMI Connection (Supports up to 1080i(*1), 1080p(*2), 1080p/24 resolution.)

Your TV

HDMI cable

HDMI IN

(not supplied)

 

No analog audio connection required.

(*1) 1080i : Outputs video data with a frame rate of 30 frames per second.

(*2) 1080p : Outputs video data with a frame rate of 60 frames per second.

Do not tilt the connector when inserting it into the HDMI jack, and make sure the shapes of the jack and the connector are matched.

When connected to an HDCP incompatible display device, the picture will not be displayed properly.

Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo (a certified HDMI cable) for this connection. High Speed HDMI cable (also known as HDMI category 2 cable) is recommended for better compatibility.

To enjoy Blu-ray 3D™ video, connect this unit to a 3D capable TV using a 3D compatible HDMI cable.

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