CONNECTIONS

Setting up the speakers

The role of the respective speakers

In a 5.1-channel surround system, the front speakers are used for reproducing main channel sound (normal stereo sound) and effect sound. The surround speakers are used for surround and effect sounds, and the center speaker is for center channel sound (dialog, etc.). (The center speaker can be omitted if you prefer, however, the best result is obtained with a full five speaker system.)

The subwoofer is used for reproducing low frequency sounds from the front, center and surround channels. The subwoofer also reproduces sounds of the subwoofer channel when a DTS or Dolby Digital encoded source is played.

Recommended speaker placement

Before making connections, place all speakers in their respective positions. The positioning of the speakers is important because it controls the overall sound quality of this system.

Place the speakers depending on your listening position by following the instructions below.

A set up example

Front speakers:

On both sides of and at approximately the same height as your computer monitor.

The distances from each speaker to the listening position must be the same.

Surround speakers:

Behind your listening position or on both sides of the listening room. According as the condition of your listening room, place the surround speakers on the floor or the shelf, or mount them on the wall.

Center speaker:

Precisely between the front speakers.

*The center speaker can be mounted on the monitor if it is a magnetically shielded type.

Subwoofer:

On the floor. Place the subwoofer on the position where you can get the optimum bass performance from the listening position.

Note

Use magnetically-shielded speakers and subwoofer. If the monitor picture is disturbed even by using the magnetically- shielded speakers, set the speakers apart from the monitor.

Center speaker

Front speaker (left)

Front speaker (right)

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Subwoofer

Surround speaker (right)

Surround speaker (left)

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