Philips HTS5100B User manual - Page 13

Introduction CONNECTIONS Placing the Speakers The Philips Blu-ray Disc Home Theater is simple to install. However, proper system placement is critical to ensure an optimum sound experience. Connections Basic Setup Playback Radio Tuning Function Setup REAR LEFT LFERFOTNT CENTER RFRIGOHNTT REAR RIGHT SUBWOOFER 1) 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. 2) Place the center speaker above the TV or the main unit so that the center channel's sound is localized. 3) Place the rear speakers at normal listening ear level facing each other or hang on the wall. 4) Place the subwoofer at the corner of the room. Otherwise, keep it at least one meter away from the TV. Note • The placement diagram shown here is only a guideline that provides great system performance. You may find other placement choices that are more suitable for your room layout that provide the sound experience you enjoy. • To avoid magnetic interference, never position the front speakers too close to your TV. • The rear speakers are labeled as REAR LEFT or REAR RIGHT. • The front speakers are labeled as FRONT LEFT or FRONT RIGHT. • For speaker setup, refer to "Speaker Setup" on page 35. Connection to the TV 1 Choose the appropriate connection, then proceed to the corresponding instruction (A, B or C) on the next page. Best (Supports up to 1080i(*1), 1080p(*2), 1080p/24 resolution.) Video Audio HDMI cable HDMI IN Your TV High Definition TV Go To A No analog audio connection required. (*1) 1080i : Outputs the video data with frame rate of 30 frames per second. (*2) 1080p : Outputs the video data with frame rate of 60 frames per second. No supplied cables are used in this connection: Please purchase the necessary cables at your local store. High Speed HDMI Cable (also known as HDMI category 2 cable) is recommended for the better compatibility. EN 13 Others