Zenith XBS245 - Manual (Page 13)

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Speaker System Connections
Connect the speakers using the supplied speaker cords
by matching the colors of the terminals and those of the
cords. To obtain the best possible surround sound,
adjust the speaker parameters (distance, level, etc.).
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Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate
terminal on the components: 3 to 3 and # to #. If
the cords are reversed, the sound will be distorted
and lack bass.
If you use front speakers with low maximum input rat-
ing, adjust the volume carefully to avoid excessive
volume output to the speakers.
Do not disassemble the front covers of supplied speakers.
Speaker Positioning
For a normal setup use 6 speakers (2 front speakers,
center speaker, 2 rear speakers and subwoofer).
• Front Speakers
Based on your listening position, set up the speakers
at equal distance. And by hearing position, set up an
interval between speakers of 45 degree.
• Center Speaker
It is ideal that the center speakers and front speakers
are same height. But normally place it above or below
the television as shown below.
• Rear Speakers
Place left and right behind the listening area. These
speakers recreate sound motion and atmosphere
required for surround playback. For best results, do
not install the rear speakers too far behind the listen-
ing position, install them at or above the level of the
listener’s ears. It is also effective to direct the rear
speakers towards a wall or ceiling to further disperse
the sound.
In the case of a smaller room size, if the audience is
near to the rear wall set the rear speakers opposite
each other, and set the rear speakers 60 - 90 cm
above the listener’s ears.
• Subwoofer
This can be placed in any front position.
Front speaker
(Right)
Rear speaker
(Left surround)
Front speaker
(Left)
Subwoofer
Center speaker
Rear speaker
(Right surround)
Rear of
DVD+VCR
Connections (Continued)
Center Speaker
Front
Speaker
(Left)
Speaker Positioning Example
Rear
Speaker
(Left) Rear
Speaker
(Right)
Front
Speaker
(Right)
Subwoofer
IMPORTANT NOTE
After connecting the speakers and DVD+VCR, bind
the speaker cables with the provided Ferrite Core as
right.
The Ferrite Core has the function which reduces the
electromagnetic effect which this DVD+VCR gives to
the other products