RCA RP-9990 - Manual (Page 7)

Setting up the system
general hints for positioning
the speakers
Avoid placing the speakers in a corner or on the
floor, as this will accentuate the bass excessively.
Placing the speakers behind curtains, furniture or
other obstacles will reduce the high-frequency
response, thereby reducing the stereo effect
considerably. For the best performance, the listener
should have an unobstructed view of the speakers.
Each room has different acoustic properties and
options for speaker placement are often limited. You
can find the best position for your speakers by
experimenting. In general, the speakers should be
arranged as symmetrically as possible within the
room.
positioning the center speaker
The Center Speaker should be placed centrally
between the Front Speakers, e.g., underneath or on
top of the TV. The best height for the Center Speaker
is at ear level (while the listener is seated).
Do not put anything in front of the Center speaker
to block the path of the Remote Control and affect
the sensor performance.
Positioning the front speakers
The Front Speakers should be arranged so that,
viewed from the listener’s position, the speaker
connected to the Front Speaker (L) terminals of the
main unit is to the left and the speaker connected to
positioning speakers
the Front Speaker (R) terminals is to the right of the
listener. This can be checked with the balance control
on the remote control.
The optimum height for the Front Speakers is attained
when the high-frequency drivers (tweeters) are at ear
level (while the listener is seated).
NOTE: To avoid magnetic interference with the
picture on your TV, do not position the front
speakers too close to the TV.
positioning the surround speaker
The Surround Speakers connected to the Surround
Speaker (L) terminals of the main unit should be to the
left of the listener and the speaker connected to the
Surround Speaker (R) terminals should be to the right.
The Surround Speakers should face each other and be
aligned with or behind the listener.
Using wall brackets, you can mount the Surround
Speakers to the wall. The recommended mounting
height is 5-6 feet from the floor.
Connecting for power
Plug the power cord into an AC power outlet.
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