Hints On Speaker Placement - Pioneer VSX-818V-K Operating Instructions Manual

Connecting up
Bare wire connections
A-Speaker terminals:
1 Twist exposed wire strands together.
2 Loosen terminal and insert exposed wire.
3 Tighten terminal.
1 2
10 mm
B-Speaker terminals:
1 Twist exposed wire strands together.
2 Push open the tabs and insert exposed
wire.
3 Release the tabs.
1 2
10 mm
Caution
• These speaker terminals carry
HAZARDOUS LIVE voltage. To prevent
the risk of electric shock when connecting
or disconnecting the speaker cables,
disconnect the power cord before touching
any uninsulated parts.
• Make sure that all the bare speaker wire is
twisted together and inserted fully into the
speaker terminal. If any of the bare speaker
wire touches the back panel it may cause
the power to cut off as a safety measure.

Hints on speaker placement

Speakers are usually designed with a
particular placement in mind. Some are
designed to be floorstanding, while others
should be placed on stands to sound their
best. Some should be placed near a wall;
others should be placed away from walls. We
have provided a few tips on getting the best
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sound from your speakers (following), but you
should also follow the guidelines on
placement that the speaker manufacturer
provided with your particular speakers to get
the most out of them.
• Place the front left and right speakers at
• When placing speakers near the TV, we
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• If you're using a center speaker, place the
• Place the center speaker above or below
• It is best to angle the speakers towards the
• Surround speakers should be positioned
• To achieve the best possible surround
equal distances from the TV.
recommend using magnetically shielded
speakers to prevent possible interference,
such as discoloration of the picture when
the TV is switched on. If you do not have
magnetically shielded speakers and notice
discoloration of the TV picture, move the
speakers farther away from the TV.
front speakers at a wider angle. If not,
place them at a narrower angle.
the TV so that the sound of the center
channel is localized at the TV screen.
listening position. The angle depends on
the size of the room. Use less of an angle
for bigger rooms.
60 cm to 90 cm higher than your ears and
titled slightly downward. Make sure the
speakers don't face each other.
sound, install your speakers as shown next
page. Be sure all speakers are installed
securely to prevent accidents and improve
sound quality.
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