Speaker System Connections; Speaker Positioning - Zenith XBS344 Installation And Operating Manual

Connections (Continued)

Speaker System Connections

Connect the speakers using the supplied speaker wire
by matching the colors of the terminals and those of the
wires. To obtain the best possible surround sound,
adjust the speaker parameters (distance, level, etc.).
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Be sure to match the speaker wire to the appropriate
terminal on the components: 3 to 3 and # to #. If
the wires are reversed, the sound will be distorted
and lack bass.
The front speakers have a low maximum input rating,
adjust the volume carefully to avoid excessive volume
output to the speakers.
Do not disassemble the front covers of supplied speakers.
Center Speaker
Front Speaker
(Right)
Rear speaker
(Right surround)
About Ferrite Core
Be sure to attach the ferrite core to
the speaker cables (for connecting to
1
this unit).
This ferrite core can reduce noises.
2
How to attach the ferrite core.
1
Push the stopper [a] of the ferrite core
to open.
3
2
Wind the Center and Subwoofer Speaker
cables once on the ferrite core.
Pass the others straight on the ferrite core.
3
Close the ferrite core until it clicks.
Front Speaker
(Left)
Rear speaker
(Left surround)
Subwoofer

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 if the center speaker and front speakers are
at the same height. But normally place the center
speaker above or below the television as shown
below.
• Rear Speakers
Place the rear surround speakers to the left and right
behind the primary 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 listening 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.
For smaller room sizes, if the audience is near the
rear wall, set the rear speakers opposite each other
60 - 90 cm (23.6 - 35.4 inch) above the listener's
ears.
• Subwoofer
This can be placed in any front position.
Subwoofer
Center Speaker
Front
Speaker
(Left)
Rear
Speaker
(Left)
Speaker Positioning Example
Front
Speaker
(Right)
Rear
Speaker
(Right)
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