Panasonic SC-PT160 User Manual - Page 7

GETTING STARTED ENGLISH Placement of speakers How you set up your speakers can affect the bass and the sound field. Note the following points: • Place speakers on flat secure bases. • Placing speakers too close to floors, walls, and corners can result in excessive bass. Cover walls and windows with thick curtains. SPEAKERS SETUP EXAMPLE Place the front, center, and surround speakers at approximately the same distance from the seating position. The angles in the diagram are approximate. 1 FRONT (L, R) 2 SURROUND (L, R) 3 4 CENTER SUBWOOFER • Other speaker setup options (\ page 10). Main Unit Placement of speakers QUICK START GUIDE • Use only supplied speakers Using other speakers can damage the unit, and sound quality will be negatively affected. • Set the speakers up on an even surface to prevent them from falling. Take proper precautions to prevent the speakers from falling if you cannot set them up on an even surface. Main unit • Keep your speakers at least 10 mm away from the system for proper ventilation. • To allow proper ventilation and to maintain good airflow around the main unit, position it with at least 5 cm of space on all sides. • Do not block the ventilation holes of the main unit. Center speaker • Vibration caused by the center speaker can disrupt the picture if it is placed directly on the television. Put the center speaker on a rack or shelf. • To prevent the speakers from falling, do not place directly on top of the television. Subwoofer • Place to the right or left of the television, on the floor or a sturdy shelf so that it will not cause vibration. Leave a space of 30 cm from the television. Caution • Refrain from holding the speaker's net. Example: Front speaker Note • You can damage your speakers and shorten their useful life if you play sound at high levels over extended periods. • Reduce the volume in the following cases to avoid damage: - When playing distorted sound. - When the speakers are reverberating due to a record player, noise from FM broadcasts, or continuous signals from an oscillator, test disc, or electronic instrument. - When adjusting the sound quality. - When turning the unit on or off. If irregular coloring occurs on your television The front and center speakers are designed to be used close to a television, but the picture may be affected with some televisions and setup combinations. If this occurs, turn the television off for about 30 minutes. The television's demagnetizing function should correct the problem. If it persists, move the speakers further away from the television. Caution • Use the speakers only with the recommended system. Failure to do so can damage the amplifier and speakers, and can cause fire. Consult a qualified service person if damage occurs or if a sudden change in performance is apparent. • Do not attempt to attach these speakers to walls using methods other than those described in this manual. RQTX0122 7 RQT8043