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Getting Started
Positioning your speaker
1 Left, Right (Front Speakers)
They carry primarily music and sound effects
2 Center
In surround mode, the center speaker carries much of the dialogue as well as music and effects. It should be set between the left and right speakers.
3 Surround (Rear Speakers)
Their overall sound balance should be as close as possible to the front speakers. Proper placement is vital to establish an evenly distributed sound field.
Alignment
Align the center speaker evenly with (A), or slightly
behind (B), the left and right speakers, but not ahead of EN them.
4 Subwoofer
A subwoofer is designed to reproduce powerful low bass effects (explosions, the rumble of spaceships, etc.) which dramatically heightens involvement with the action on the screen. Since this receiver uses small speakers, it is recommended to connect the subwoofer to hear the lower bass effects.
Magnetic shielding
Speakers placed less than two feet from the TV set must be magnetically shielded in order to prevent picture distortion. Front and center speakers provided with this unit are magnetically shielded to protect your TV set.
It is not recommended to place the rear speakers and subwoofer near the TV set.
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Advanced Setting
Angle
Placing the left and right speakers to form a
3
1
2
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Height
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1The three speakers should be as close as possible to the same height. This often requires placing the center speaker directly atop (A) or beneath (B) the TV set.
A
Front Speaker Placement
Even if you can't duplicate this ideal home theater setup exactly, the suggestions for speaker placement that follow will help you get good results.
B
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