Speaker installation

Determine the speaker system depending on the number of speakers you are using and install each speaker and subwoofer in the room.
Speaker installation is explained using this example of a typical installation.

Pict SP Position

FL/FR (Front
speaker left/right):

Place the FRONT left and right speakers an equal distance from the main listening position. The distance between each speaker and your TV should also be the same.

C (Center
speaker):

Place the CENTER speaker in between the front speakers and above or below your TV.

SL/SR (Surround
speaker left/right):

Place the SURROUND left and right speakers an equal distance to the left and right sides of the main listening position. If you don’t have surround back speakers, move the surround speakers slightly behind your listening position.

SBL/SBR(Surround back speaker left/right):

Place the SURROUND BACK left and right speakers an equal distance from the main listening position and directly behind the main listening position. When using a single surround back speaker (SB), place it directly behind the listening position.

FHL/FHR (Front
height speakers
left/right):

Place the FRONT HEIGHT left and right speakers just outside of the front left and right speakers. Mount them as close to the ceiling as possible and aim them towards the listening position.

SW 1/2 (Subwoofer) :

Place the SUBWOOFER at a convenient location near the front speakers.

This unit is compatible with Dolby Pro Logic  2-Roman Numeral z link which offers an even wider and deeper surround sensation.
When using Dolby Pro Logic  2-Roman Numeral z, install front height speakers.

Use the illustration below as a guide for how high each speaker should be installed. The height does not need to be exactly the same.

Pict SP Layout 11.1 Side E3

When 7.1-channel speakers are installed using surround back speakers

Pict SP Layout 7.1 SB

∗1:22° - 30°  ∗2:90° - 110°  ∗3:135° - 150°

When using a single surround back speaker, place it directly behind the listening position.

When 7.1-channel speakers are installed using front height speakers

Pict SP Layout 7.1 FH

∗1:22° - 30°  ∗2:22° - 45°  ∗3:90° - 110°

When 5.1-channel speakers are installed

Pict SP Layout 5.1

∗1:22° - 30°  ∗2:120°

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