POSITIONING THE SPEAKERSADJUSTMENTS
EnglishPositioning the front speakers
Positioning the speakersAdjusting the relative speaker balance
Y The front speakers should be arranged so that, viewed
After installing your speakers, you will have to find a good
from the listenerOs position, the speaker connected to
sound balance between the Surround, the Center and the
CENTERFRONTthe OLeft� terminals of the amplifier/receiver is on the
Front speakers.
left and the speaker connected to the ORight� terminals
FRONTY On the amplifier/receiver, switch on the SURROUND
is on the right in front of the listener in the room. This
TVcan be checked with the balance control and/or testmode.
LEFTRIGHTY In the instruction booklet of the amplifier/receiver you
tone set-up function on the amplifier/receiver.
will find a section describing how to adjust the sound
Y The best stereo effect is obtained when the 2 front
level of the center and the surround speakers.
speakers and the listener build an equilateral triangle.
Y The best height for the front speakers is when the highY For the surround speakers, it may be possible to adjust
SURROUNDSURROUNDtone speakers (tweeter) are at ear height (while seated).the delay time as well. We suggest that you experiment
with the delay time to best match the acoustic
(REAR)(REAR)
LEFTRIGHTPositioning the center speakercharacteristics of your unique listening environment.
Y The center speaker should be placed in the centerY Adjust the sound level of the surround and center
General hints for positioningbetween both front speakers and should always bespeakers, and also the delay time for the surround
Y For your convenience each speaker has color-codedplaced in line with the television (e.g. underneath or onspeakers to your personal taste. The settings are kept by
speaker terminals so you can easily distinguish thetop of the TV).the amplifier or receiver.
different types of speakers.Y Position the center speaker so that the tweeter is
red a front speakers;directed at the listeners ear while seated. You can do so
blue a center speakers;by adjusting the angle that the center speaker is facing
gray a surround speakers. (FB 735 only)(using the positioning pin).
Y Placing the speakers behind curtains, furniture etc. willPositioning the surround speakers
reduce the treble response, thus reducing the stereoY The surround speaker connected to the OSurround Left�
effect considerably. The listener should position theterminal of the amplifier/receiver should be on the left
Front speakers so that they are in the line of sight fromand the speaker connect to the OSurround Right�
his listening area.terminal on the right of the listener in the room. This can
Y Each room has different acoustic characteristics and thebe checked with the balance control on the amplifier/
positioning possibilities are often limited. You can findreceiver.
the best position for your speakers by experimenting. InY For best results, we suggest that the surround speakers
general, the speakers should be arranged asbe place in line with the listening area at a height of 6
symmetrically as possible in the room.or 7 feet. You may also place them behind the listening
area.
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