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- The LEFT and RIGHT FRONT speakers primarily carry music and sound effects.
- When the receiver is 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, usually on top of the TV or under the TV.
- The SURROUND SOUND REAR speakers overall sound balance should be as close as possible to the front speakers. Proper placement is vital to establish an evenly distributed sound field.
- The SUBWOOFER is used to reproduce powerful low bass effects which dramatically heightens involvement with the action on the screen. It is therefore recommended to connect subwoofers when small speakers are used.
- 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 RTDVD1 are magnetically shielded to protect your TV set.
- It is not recommended to place the rear speakers near the TV set.
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Front Speaker Placement
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Preferred Surround Placement
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Alignment
Align the center speaker evenly with the left and right front speakers (as illustration A), or slightly behind the left and right speakers (as illustration B). The main point to remember is that the center speaker must not be farther forward than the front speakers.
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Location
If possible, place surround (rear) speakers to either side of the listening area, not behind it.
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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.
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Height
If space permits, install the surround (rear) speakers 2-3 feet above viewers. This will help minimize localization effects.
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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 using speaker stands or placing the center speaker directly on top or beneath the TV set.
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Aiming
Aiming surrounds straight across the room, not down at viewers, helps create a more open, spacious surround sound field.
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Advanced Setting
Alternative Surround Placement
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Rear wall
If rear wall mounting is the only choice, aim the speakers at each other (A), towards the front (B) or even towards the sidewalls (C, D). Experiment with placement until surround sounds seem to envelop you, rather than coming from behind you.
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No adjacent walls
Surrounds can go on stands facing each other to approximate the preferred sidewall mounting (A), or to the sides or rear of the viewing area aimed upwards. In the latter case, they can go right on the floor, or preferably, a few feet off the floor such as on end tables (B).
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