Velodyne CHT Front Row System - Manual (Page 4)

Prepare for Installation
Your new Front Row System provides for a number of installation options,
especially when combined with a Velodyne subwoofer. Read all the
installation information below in order to determine which installation
option is best for your system. Remember to perform all installation
procedures with system power turned off to prevent possible damage.
Placement
Your new Velodyne speaker system, like any good speaker system,
requires proper positioning within the listening space to provide maximum
performance. Improperly placed speakers may degrade the sound quality
and reduce your listening pleasure. Depending on the size and type of
furnishings in the room, perfect placement may not be possible. Finding
the best location for your environment will likely require some
experimentation. We suggest observing the following guidelines, then
experiment with the location during setup to find what sounds best to you
when seated in your typical listening position.
While the optimum location for a subwoofer (typically) is tucked away
in a corner of your listening room, the front Left, Center, and Right satellite
speakers should be placed so the speakers are at the same height as your
ears when seated in your typical listening spot. The center speaker will
typically be placed above or below the TV in the direct center of the screen.
The left and right front speakers should be placed at equal distance from
the center and close to the same height and close to the height of your ears
when seated (Figure 1). The rear surround speakers are not as critical of
placement and should be placed behind the listeners. Mount the rear
speakers slightly above listeners ears. They may be aimed straight ahead,
or angled inward toward the listener.
● ● ● ● ● Find your space
Select an area of the room which gives you an unobstructed line of sight to
the speakers.
● ● ● ● ● Achieve proper tonal response
Your speakers will perform best when they are placed at least 1-2 feet from
any back or side walls.
● ● ● ● ● Speaker height
In the front, speakers should be close, if not equal to the height of the listeners
ears.
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Interconnect Cables
When installing your new Velodyne speaker system with a subwoofer
using the line level connections, you should always use shielded phono
cables. There are many cables available today, any of which will work
perfectly well. We do recommend that you keep the length of cable as short
as possible to avoid any potential noise problems.
For speaker level connections, use a 16-gauge or larger speaker cable that
mates well with the connectors. Be very careful to avoid any loose strands
or frayed wires which may result in a short, causing damage to your
equipment. Cables of extremely large size are typically not required.
Oversize wire may not properly fit in the binding posts, resulting in a poor
connection and possible short circuits.
Care of your speaker system
Your Velodyne speaker system does not require any regular maintenance.
Normal dusting or cleaning of the surface for appearance purposes are all
that is required. We do suggest you avoid any harsh detergents or
chemicals when cleaning the cabinet. Abrasives, detergents, or cleaning
solutions may damage the finish on the cabinet. We recommend using only
a damp cloth to clean the cabinet.