Pioneer VSX-52TX manual Overhead view of speaker setup, fig. A, fig. B

Connecting up

Note

•The speaker terminals also accept single banana plugs. (Refer to speaker manual for details.)

•If you are using a THX certified subwoofer use the THX INPUT jack on the subwoofer (if your subwoofer has one) or switch the filter position to THX on your subwoofer.

Hints on speaker placement

Speakers are usually designed with a particular placement in mind. Some are designed to be floorstanding, while others should be placed on stands to sound their best. Some should be placed near a wall; others should be placed away from walls. We have provided a few tips on getting the best sound from your speakers (following), but you should also follow the guidelines on placement that the speaker manufacturer provided with your particular speakers to get the most out of them.

• Place the front left and right speakers at equal

distances from the TV.

• When placing speakers near the TV, we recommend

using magnetically shielded speakers to prevent

possible interference, such as discoloration of the

picture when the TV is switched on. If you do not have

magnetically shielded speakers and notice

discoloration of the TV picture, move the speakers

farther away from the TV.

• If you're using a center speaker, place the front

speakers at a wider angle. If not, place them at a

narrower angle.

• Place the center speaker above or below the TV so

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•To achieve the best possible surround sound, install your speakers as shown below. Be sure all speakers are installed securely to prevent accidents and improve sound quality.

Caution

• If you choose to install the center speaker on top of the TV, be sure to secure it with putty, or by other suitable means, to reduce the risk of damage or injury resulting from the speaker falling from the TV in the event of external shocks such as earthquakes.

Overhead view of speaker setup

You can also refer to the 3-D speaker setup illustration on page 10.

Front	Center	Front
Left		Right
	Subwoofer
Surround		Surround
Left		Right
Listening Position
Surround Back Left		Surround Back Right

Single Surround Back Speaker

The diagrams below show suggested surround and surround back speaker orientation. The first diagram (fig. A) shows orientation with one surround back speaker (or none) connected. The second (fig. B) shows orientation with two surround back speakers connected.

that the sound of the center channel is localized at

the TV screen. Also, make sure the center speaker

does not cross the line formed by the leading edge of

the front left and right speakers.

• It is best to angle the speakers towards the listening

position. The angle depends on the size of the room.

Use less of an angle for bigger rooms.

• Surround and surround back speakers should be

positioned a foot-and-a-half to three feet (60 cm–90

cm) higher than your ears and titled slight downward.

Make sure the speakers don't face each other. For

90~120

LS

LS

SB

fig. A

RS	LS	RS
		0~60
RS
	SBL	SBL SBR SBR

fig. B

DVD-Audio, the speakers should be more directly

behind the listener than for home theater playback.

•If you have two surround back speakers THX recommends placing them together and the same distance from your listening position.

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