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Getting Started
Connecting the Speakers
Speakers
There are 6 speakers equipped with the unit (2 front, 1 cen-
ter, 2 rear, 1 subwoofer). In order to enjoy good surround
effects all six speakers need to be connected to the receiver
Speaker cords
Antenna and Speaker
1 for each speaker, is needed
Wire Connection
for connection. Press down
the tab to open the terminal
and insert the wire. Release
tab to lock wire in the termi-
nal.
To ease speaker connections,
Push Speaker terminal tab
the speaker cords and the ter-
down to insert wire.
minals are color-coded.
Connect the speaker wire to
the back of L, R front speakers
and to the corresponding
color terminals on the rear of
the receiver. Do the same for
Release tab to lock wire in
center speaker, rear speakers
the terminal.
and the subwoofer.
NOTE: Make sure the insulation
is completely removed from the
ends of the Antenna and
speaker wires at all connection
points.
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Speaker Polarity
When connecting the speakers, make sure the polarities
("+" speaker wire to "+" on the receiver) of speaker wires
and terminals are matched. If the cords are reversed, the
sound will be distorted and lack bass ("out of phase"
effect).
Do not ground the output line, it will cause damage to the
speaker.
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.
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.
Magnetic shielding
Speakers placed less than two feet from the TV set must be
magnetically shielded in order to prevent picture distor-
tion. 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 sub-
woofer near the TV set.
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Courtesy Dolby Laboratories
Front Speaker Placement
Even if you can't duplicate this ideal home theater setup
exactly, the following suggestions for speaker placement
will help you to get better results.
Getting Started
Alignment
Align the center speaker evenly with (A), or slightly behind
(B), the left and right speakers, but not ahead of them.
Courtesy Dolby Laboratories
Advanced Setting
Angle
Placing the left and right speakers to form a 45-degree
angle with your favorite viewing position will duplicate the
soundtrack mixer's perspective.
Courtesy Dolby Laboratories
Height
The mid- and high-frequency drivers of the three front
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
B
Courtesy Dolby Laboratories
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