Placing Your Speakers - Pioneer VSX-839RDS Operating Instructions Manual

Placing Your Speakers

Proper speaker placement is essential to realize the best sound from your system. The diagram and tips given
here are just a rough guide.
Speaker placement
If you have a multiple speaker arrangement the placement of the speakers is extremely important. To achieve
the best possible surround sound, install your speakers as shown below. Make sure all speakers are installed
securely to prevent accidents and improve sound quality. Be sure to consult your speaker manuals for the best
placement of the speakers. Some speakers are designed to be floor-standing but others benefit greatly from
speakers stands which raise them off the floor.
VSX-859RDS
VSX-839RDS (or VSX-859RDS without sur-
round back speakers)
• Install the left and right front speakers at equal distances from the TV.
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• When installing speakers near the TV, we recommend using magnetically shielded
speakers to prevent possible interference such as distortion in the color of the TV
screen. If you do not have magnetically shielded speakers and notice discoloration of
the TV screen, place the speakers farther away from the TV.
• Install the center speaker above or below the TV so that the sound of the center
channel is localized at the TV screen.
• If possible, install the surround speakers slightly above ear level.
• It may be difficult to obtain a cohesive surround effect if the surround speakers are
installed farther away from the listening position than the front and center speakers.
CAUTION:
When installing the center speaker on top of the TV, be sure to secure it with tape or
some other suitable means. Otherwise, the speaker may fall from the TV due to
external shocks such as earthquakes, and it may lead to endangering those nearby or
damaging the speaker.
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Connecting Your Equipment
Front
Left Center
Surround
Listening
Left
Position
Surround Back Surround Back
Left
Front
Left Center
Surround
Listening
Left
Position
Front
Right
Sub
Woofer
Surround
Right
Right
Front
Right
Sub
Woofer
Surround
Right