Panasonic SC-HT540 Setup Manual page 4

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Positioning the speakers
STEP
How you set up your speakers can affect the bass and the sound field. Note the following points:
≥ Place speakers on flat secure bases.
≥ Placing speakers too close to floors, walls, and corners can result in excessive bass. Cover walls and windows with thick
curtains.
≥ Left and right speakers are interchangeable, but front and surround speakers are not.
≥ Place the front, center, and surround speakers at approximately the same distance from the seating position.
The angles in the diagram are approximate.
FRONT SURROUND
(L, R)
(L, R)
FRONT SURROUND
(L, R) (L, R)
≥ Use only supplied speakers
Using other speakers can damage the unit, and sound
quality will be negatively affected.
≥ Set the speakers up on an even surface to prevent them
from falling. Take proper precautions to prevent the
speakers from falling if you cannot set them up on an
even surface.
Main unit
[Note]
≥ Keep your speakers at least 10 mm away from the system
for proper ventilation.
≥ To allow for proper ventilation and to maintain good
airflow around the main unit, position it with at least 5 cm
of space on all sides.
≥ Do not block the ventilation holes of the main unit.
Center speaker
≥ Vibration caused by the center speaker can disrupt the
picture if it is placed directly on the television. Put the
center speaker on a rack or shelf.
≥ To prevent the speakers from falling, do not place directly
on top of the television.
CENTER SUBWOOFER
CENTER SUBWOOFER
Do not use a front
speaker as a
surround speaker or
vice versa. Verify the
type of speaker with
the label on the rear
of the front speaker.
Speaker label
Subwoofer
Place to the right or left of the television, on the floor or a
sturdy shelf so that it will not cause vibration. Leave about
30 cm from the television.
Caution
≥ Do not stand on the base.
Be cautious when children are
near.
≥ Do not touch the netted
area of the speakers.
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Setup example
Main unit
Setup example
Main unit
e.g. Front speaker
e.g. [HT540] Surround speaker