Philips HTS3450 User manual - Page 13

Basic Connections - home theater system

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Basic Connections English Step 1: Placing the speakers The Philips Home Theater System is simple to install. However, proper system placement is critical to ensure an optimum sound experience. A Place the front left and right speakers at equal distances from the TV and at an angle of approximately 45 degrees from the listening position. B Place the center speaker above the TV or the DVD system so that the center channel's sound is localized. C Place the rear speakers at normal listening ear level facing each other or hang on the wall. D Place the subwoofer at the corner of the room. Keep at least one meter away from the TV. Helpful Hints: - The placement diagram shown here is only a guideline that will provide great system performance. You may find other placement choices that are more suitable for your room layout and provide the sound experience you enjoy. - To avoid magnetic interference, do not position the front speakers too close to your TV. - The rear speakers are labelled as REAR LEFT or REAR RIGHT. - The front speakers are labelled as FRONT LEFT or FRONT RIGHT. TIPS: Before making or changing any connections, make sure that all the devices are disconnected from the power outlet. 13

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English
Basic Connections
Step 1:
Placing the speakers
The Philips Home Theater System is
simple to install.
However, proper
system placement is critical to ensure an
optimum sound experience.
A
Place the front left and right speakers at
equal distances from the TV and at an
angle of approximately 45 degrees from
the listening position.
B
Place the center speaker above the TV or
the DVD system so that the center
channel’s sound is localized.
C
Place the rear speakers at normal
listening ear level facing each other or
hang on the wall.
D
Place the subwoofer at the corner of the
room.
Keep at least one meter away
from the TV.
Helpful Hints:
– The placement diagram shown here is only
a guideline that will provide great system
performance.
You may find other placement
choices that are more suitable for your room
layout and provide the sound experience you
enjoy.
– To avoid magnetic interference, do not
position the front speakers too close to your
TV.
– The rear speakers are labelled as REAR
LEFT or REAR RIGHT.
– The front speakers are labelled as
FRONT LEFT or FRONT RIGHT.
TIPS:
Before making or changing any connections, make sure that all the devices are disconnected
from the power outlet.