Front Surround Setup - Pioneer RCS-404H Operating Instructions Manual

Speaker Setup Guide
2 Connect the speaker system.
Refer to Connecting up to connect the speakers properly.
After connecting everything, place the speakers as
shown in the diagram (left) for optimal surround sound.
After placing the speakers, run the Auto MCACC setup
(page 23) to complete your surround sound setup.
3 Make sure the Front Surround mode is switched
off.
See the operating instructions for more on using Front
Surround.

Front surround setup

This setup is ideal when rear surround speaker
placement isn't possible or you want to avoid running
long speaker cables in your listening area. Use this setup
together with the Front Surround modes in page 26 to
take advantage of wall and ceiling reflections for a very
realistic surround effect.
Surround left
Center
Front left
Listening position
1 Attach the smaller non-skid pads to the base of
the front and center speakers and to the speaker
stands. The four large non-skid pads are for the
receiver subwoofer (as shown).
Use the adhesive side of the pads to attach them to the
base (flat surface) of each speaker or stand.
Surround
right
2
Receiver
Front right
subwoofer
stands.
For each speaker, line up the spurs on the stand with the
holes on the back of the speaker and insert, then secure
the speaker to the stand with the screw provided.
3
Refer to Connecting up to connect the speakers properly.
After connecting everything, place the speakers as
shown in the diagram (left) for optimal surround sound
(the surround speakers are next to the front speakers).
Front speakers
Non-skid pads
(small) x 20
Non-skid pads
(large) x 4
Attach the surround speakers to the speaker
Connect the speaker system.
Speaker stands
Center speaker
Receiver
subwoofer
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