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

DVD+VCR Connections Panel (Continued)

Speaker System Connections

Connect the speakers using the supplied speaker cords
by matching the colors of the terminals and those of the
cords. To obtain the best possible surround sound,
adjust the speaker parameters (distance, level, etc.).
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Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate
terminal on the components: 3 to 3 and # to #. If
the cords are reversed, the sound will be distorted
and lack bass.
If you use front speakers with low maximum input rat-
ing, adjust the volume carefully to avoid excessive vol-
ume output to the speakers.
Do not disassemble the front covers of supplied speakers.
Front speaker
(Right)
Center speaker
Rear of
DVD+VCR
Rear speaker
Subwoofer
(Right surround)
IMPORTANT NOTE
After connecting the speakers to the DVD+VCR,
attach the Ferrite Core provided to the speaker
cables as shown.
The Ferrite Core reduces the electromagnetic effect
that the DVD+VCR has on other products.

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
Front speaker
surround playback. For best results, do not install the
(Left)
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
2 - 3 feet above the listener's ears.
• Subwoofer
This can be placed in any front position.
Rear
Speaker
(Left)
Rear speaker
(Left surround)
Subwoofer
Center Speaker
Front
Speaker
(Left)
Speaker Positioning Example
Front
Speaker
(Right)
Rear
Speaker
(Right)
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