RCA RT2380BK User Manual - Page 10

B_RT2380 EN 4/7/04 1:44 PM Page 11 Getting Started 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. Alignment Align the center speaker evenly with (A), or slightly behind (B), the left and right speakers, but not ahead of EN them. 4 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. It is therefore recommended to connect subwoofers when small speakers are used. Magnetic shielding 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 this unit are magnetically shielded to protect your TV set. 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. It is not recommended to place the rear speakers near the TV set. 3 1 2 Courtesy Dolby Laboratories 1 3 4 Courtesy Dolby Laboratories Height The three 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 Front Speaker Placement Even if you can't duplicate this ideal home theater setup exactly, the suggestions for speaker placement that follow will help you get good results. B Courtesy Dolby Laboratories 7