Philips HTS3541 Home Theater System User Manual


 
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4 Connect your
home theater
This section helps you connect your home
theater to a TV and other devices.
For information about the basic connections
of your home theater and accessories, see
the quick start guide. For a comprehensive
interactive guide, see www.connectivityguide.
philips.com.
Note
For identication and supply ratings, refer to the type
plate at the back or bottom of the product.
Before you make or change any connections, make sure
that all devices are disconnected from the power outlet.
Speakers
Position, connect, and set up your speakers for
best surround sound.
Position
Speaker position plays a critical role in setting
up a surround sound effect.
For best results, place your speakers and the
subwoofer as shown below.
Note
Surround sound depends on factors such as room
shape and size, type of wall and ceiling, windows and
reective surfaces, and speaker acoustics. Experiment
with the speaker positions to nd the optimum setting
for you.
Follow these general guidelines, and then set up
your speakers.
1 Seating position:
This is the center of your listening area.
2 FRONT CENTER (front center) speaker:
Place the center speaker directly in front of
the seating position, either above or below
your TV. Make sure that it is close to your
ear height when you are seated.
3 FRONT LEFT (front left) and FRONT
RIGHT (front right) speakers:
Place the left and right speakers in the
front, and equidistant from the center
speaker in an arc, so that all the three
speakers are at same distance from your
seating position. For best effect, point the
speakers towards the seating position and
place the speakers close to the ear level
(when seated).
4 REAR LEFT (rear left) and REAR RIGHT
(rear right) speakers: