Philips HTS3541-F7 - Manual (Page 9)

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3 Connect and set up
This section helps you connect your home theater
to a TV and other devices, and then set it up.
For information about the basic connections of
your home theater and accessories, see the quick
start guide. For a comprehensive interactive guide,
visit www.connectivityguide.philips.com.
Note
• For identifi cation and supply ratings, see the type
plate at the back or bottom of the product.
• Before you make or change any connections,
make sure that all devices are disconnected from
the power outlet.
Connect speakers
The speaker cables are color-coded for easy
connection. To connect a speaker to your home
theater, match the color on the speaker cable to
the color on the connector.
Speaker position plays a critical role in setting up
a surround sound effect. For best effect, position
all the speakers towards the seating position and
place them close to your ear level (seated).
Note
• Surround sound depends on factors such as
room shape and size, type of wall and ceiling,
windows and refl ective surfaces, and speaker
acoustics. Experiment with the speaker positions
to fi nd the optimum setting for you.
Follow these general guidelines for speakers
placement.
1
Seating position:
This is the center of your listening area.
2
FRONT CENTER (front center) speaker:
Place the center speaker directly in front of
the seating position, either above or below
your TV.
3
FRONT LEFT (front left) and FRONT
RIGHT (front right) speakers:
Place the left and right speakers in the front,
and at equal distance from the center speaker.
Make sure that the left, right, and the center
speakers are at equal distance from your
seating position.
4
REAR LEFT (rear left) and REAR RIGHT
(rear right) speakers:
Place the rear surround speakers to the left
and right side of your seating position, either
in line with it or slightly behind it.
5
SUBWOOFER (subwoofer):
Place the subwoofer at least one meter
to the left or right of the TV. Leave about
10-centimeter clearance from the wall.
Connect to TV
Connect your home theater to a TV to watch
videos. You can listen to the TV audio through your
home theater speakers.
Use the best quality connection available on your
home theater and TV.
Option 1: Connect to TV through HDMI
(ARC)
Best quality video
Your home theater supports HDMI version 1.4 -
Audio Return Channel (ARC). If your TV is HDMI
ARC compliant, you can hear the TV audio through
your home theater by using a single HDMI cable.