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Connect and set up, Connect speakers, Connect to TV
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3 Connect and set up This section helps you connect your home theater to a TV and other devices, and then set it up. For information about the basic connections of your home theater and accessories, see the quick start guide. Note •• For identification and supply ratings, see the type plate at the back or bottom of the product. •• Before you make or change any connections, make sure that all devices are disconnected from the power outlet. Connect speakers The speaker cables are color-coded for easy connection.To connect a speaker to your home theater, match the color on the speaker cable to the color on the connector. Speaker position plays a critical role in setting up a surround sound effect. For best effect, position all the speakers towards the seating position and place them close to your ear level (seated). SUB WOOFER FRONT LEFT FRONT CENTER FRONT RIGHT REAR LEFT REAR RIGHT * The actual speaker shapes may vary from the illustration above. Note •• Surround sound depends on factors such as room shape and size, type of wall and ceiling, windows and reflective surfaces, and speaker acoustics. Experiment with the speaker positions to find the optimum setting for you. Follow these general guidelines for speakers placement. 1 Seating position: This is the center of your listening area. 2 FRONT CENTER (front center) speaker: Place the center speaker directly in front of the seating position, either above or below your TV. 3 FRONT LEFT (front left) and FRONT RIGHT (front right) speakers: Place the left and right speakers in the front, and at equal distance from the center speaker. Make sure that the left, right, and the center speakers are at equal distance from your seating position. 4 REAR LEFT (rear left) and REAR RIGHT (rear right) speakers: Place the rear surround speakers to the left and right side of your seating position, either in line with it or slightly behind it. 5 SUBWOOFER (subwoofer): Place the subwoofer at least one meter to the left or right of the TV. Leave about 10-centimeter clearance from the wall. Connect to TV Connect your home theater to a TV to watch videos.You can listen to the TV audio through your home theater speakers. Use the best quality connection available on your home theater and TV. EN 7 English