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INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS
Optional Audio Connections
Aux Input for External Source
You may connect a line-level stereo analog audio
source such as a Sat receiver, tape deck, phono
preamp of a record player, etc. to the controller's
rear panel AUDIO IN Input
You may connect a line-level stereo analog audio
source such as a Sat receiver, tape deck, phono
preamp of a record player, etc. to the controller's
rear panel AUDIO IN Input
6 sockets to enjoy the
benefits of your system with other source compo-
nents.
nents.
• VCR Connection-Audio (Cables Not Included). To
listen to the sound from your stereo VCR
through the speakers of this system, connect the
Left/Right audio output jacks of your stereo VCR
to the Left/Right audio input jacks AUDIO IN
through the speakers of this system, connect the
Left/Right audio output jacks of your stereo VCR
to the Left/Right audio input jacks AUDIO IN
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of this system.
Aux Output for Recording
To record the sound of the system with your VCR
or any audio recording device (tape deck, MD, CDR
and some others.) the Audio Out jacks
To record the sound of the system with your VCR
or any audio recording device (tape deck, MD, CDR
and some others.) the Audio Out jacks
A should
be connected to the analog Record In jacks of the
appropriate device.
appropriate device.
Digital In- and Outputs
Connect the optical digital output of any digital
sources such as an optional CD or DVD changer or
player, advanced video game, a digital satellite
receiver, HDTV tuner or digital cable set-top box or
the output of a compatible computer sound card
to the Optical Digital Input
Connect the optical digital output of any digital
sources such as an optional CD or DVD changer or
player, advanced video game, a digital satellite
receiver, HDTV tuner or digital cable set-top box or
the output of a compatible computer sound card
to the Optical Digital Input
9. The Coaxial
Digital ouput of those devices may be connected
with the Coaxial Digital input
with the Coaxial Digital input
P on the
screen, (for PCM only) or the Coaxial Digital
Input
Input
8 on the unit (for all formats), see page
17. Connect the Coaxial Digital Output
E on the
rear panel of the Digital Lounge system to the
matching digital input connections on a CD-R or
MiniDisc recorder.
matching digital input connections on a CD-R or
MiniDisc recorder.
Note: When connecting the optical digital audio
cable (optional).
■ Gently push the cable plug through the built-in
cable (optional).
■ Gently push the cable plug through the built-in
shutter that covers the optical digital audio out-
put and connect the cable firmly so that the
configurations of both the cable and the con-
nector match.
put and connect the cable firmly so that the
configurations of both the cable and the con-
nector match.
Speaker Placement
The placement of speakers in a multichannel
home-theater system can have a noticeable impact
on the quality of sound reproduced.
If you use the screen with the supplied table
stand, place the center loudspeaker in the desig-
nated place between the two feet of the stand.
Install the speaker from behind, and push it
gently forward until it can not go any further.
If you do not wish to use the supplied table stand,
place the center speaker either directly above or
below your TV. Once the center-channel speaker is
installed, position the left-front and right-front
speakers so that they are as far away from one
another as the center-channel speaker is from the
preferred listening position. Ideally, the front-chan-
nel speakers should be placed so that their tweeters
are no more than 60cm above or below the tweeter
in the center-channel speaker. Depending on the
specifics of your room acoustics, you may find that
home-theater system can have a noticeable impact
on the quality of sound reproduced.
If you use the screen with the supplied table
stand, place the center loudspeaker in the desig-
nated place between the two feet of the stand.
Install the speaker from behind, and push it
gently forward until it can not go any further.
If you do not wish to use the supplied table stand,
place the center speaker either directly above or
below your TV. Once the center-channel speaker is
installed, position the left-front and right-front
speakers so that they are as far away from one
another as the center-channel speaker is from the
preferred listening position. Ideally, the front-chan-
nel speakers should be placed so that their tweeters
are no more than 60cm above or below the tweeter
in the center-channel speaker. Depending on the
specifics of your room acoustics, you may find that
imaging is improved by moving the front-left and
front-right speakers slightly forward of the center-
channel speaker. If possible, adjust all front loud-
speakers so that they are aimed at ear height when
you are seated in the listening position.
Using these guidelines, you’ll find that it takes
some experimentation to find the correct location
for the front speakers in your particular installa-
tion. Don’t be afraid to move things around until
the system sounds correct. Optimize your speakers
so that audio transitions across the front of the
room sound smooth.
The preferred location for surround speakers is on
the side walls of the room, at or slightly behind the
listening position.
Rear surround speakers may also be used in 5.1
channel mode as an alternative mounting position
when it is not practical to place the main surround
speakers at the sides of the room. Speakers may
be placed on a rear wall, behind the listening posi-
tion. As with the side speakers, the center of the
rear surrounds should face you. The speakers
should be no more than 2 meters behind the rear
of the seating area.
The supplied pair of loudspeaker stands can be
used to either place the front- or rear loudspeak-
ers. Follow the instructions in the manual of the
stands for proper installation of the loudspeakers
on the stands.
Subwoofers produce largely nondirectional sound,
so they may be placed almost anywhere in a room.
Actual placement should be based on room size.
One method of finding the optimal location for a
subwoofer is to begin by placing it in the front of
the room, about 15cm from a wall, or near the
front corner of the room. Another method is to
temporarily place the subwoofer in the spot where
you will normally sit, and then walk around the
room until you find a spot where the subwoofer
sounds best. Place the subwoofer in that spot.
front-right speakers slightly forward of the center-
channel speaker. If possible, adjust all front loud-
speakers so that they are aimed at ear height when
you are seated in the listening position.
Using these guidelines, you’ll find that it takes
some experimentation to find the correct location
for the front speakers in your particular installa-
tion. Don’t be afraid to move things around until
the system sounds correct. Optimize your speakers
so that audio transitions across the front of the
room sound smooth.
The preferred location for surround speakers is on
the side walls of the room, at or slightly behind the
listening position.
Rear surround speakers may also be used in 5.1
channel mode as an alternative mounting position
when it is not practical to place the main surround
speakers at the sides of the room. Speakers may
be placed on a rear wall, behind the listening posi-
tion. As with the side speakers, the center of the
rear surrounds should face you. The speakers
should be no more than 2 meters behind the rear
of the seating area.
The supplied pair of loudspeaker stands can be
used to either place the front- or rear loudspeak-
ers. Follow the instructions in the manual of the
stands for proper installation of the loudspeakers
on the stands.
Subwoofers produce largely nondirectional sound,
so they may be placed almost anywhere in a room.
Actual placement should be based on room size.
One method of finding the optimal location for a
subwoofer is to begin by placing it in the front of
the room, about 15cm from a wall, or near the
front corner of the room. Another method is to
temporarily place the subwoofer in the spot where
you will normally sit, and then walk around the
room until you find a spot where the subwoofer
sounds best. Place the subwoofer in that spot.
Screen Placement
Note: Please use the supplied pair of gloves found
in the Tool Kit when placing the screen. This will
prevent the high gloss finish of the screen to be
scratched or damaged. The screen comes delivered
with an integrated stand, that has a dedicated
place for the system's center loudspeaker. Place
the screen and the stand on a surface that is
strong enough to support its weight.
You can also opt for hanging the screen on the
wall. Note that the screen should be mounted on
vertical walls only that are capable of bearing
three times the weight of the screen (see page 40
for the weight of your screen). We recommend you
to do the mounting with two people. Before
installing the screen on the wall, make sure that it
is switched off and that the mains cable and signal
cables are unplugged. Protect the front of the
screen using the cloth bag and turn the screen so
that its front is pointing downwards and place it
carefully on a completely flat and firm surface.
in the Tool Kit when placing the screen. This will
prevent the high gloss finish of the screen to be
scratched or damaged. The screen comes delivered
with an integrated stand, that has a dedicated
place for the system's center loudspeaker. Place
the screen and the stand on a surface that is
strong enough to support its weight.
You can also opt for hanging the screen on the
wall. Note that the screen should be mounted on
vertical walls only that are capable of bearing
three times the weight of the screen (see page 40
for the weight of your screen). We recommend you
to do the mounting with two people. Before
installing the screen on the wall, make sure that it
is switched off and that the mains cable and signal
cables are unplugged. Protect the front of the
screen using the cloth bag and turn the screen so
that its front is pointing downwards and place it
carefully on a completely flat and firm surface.
Loosen and remove the 8 screws (M4x5) in the
stand. Please keep the screws in a safe place in
case you would like to re-install the screen on the
stand in the future.
stand. Please keep the screws in a safe place in
case you would like to re-install the screen on the
stand in the future.
Installation and Connections
White
Red
A) Front Channel Speaker Installation
with table stand
with table stand
Center Front
Speaker
Optional Rear-Wall Mounting
TV or Projection Screen
Right Front
Speaker
Left Front
Speaker
No more than 2m
when rear-mounted
speakers are used
B) The distance between the left and right
speakers should be equal to the distance from
the seating position to the viewing screen.
You may also experiment with placing the left
and right speakers slightly forward of the center
speaker. Rear speaker mounting is an alternate
location for 5.1 systems.
speakers should be equal to the distance from
the seating position to the viewing screen.
You may also experiment with placing the left
and right speakers slightly forward of the center
speaker. Rear speaker mounting is an alternate
location for 5.1 systems.
Look at the attached drilling template in the
accessory pack to determine the appropriate dis-
tance between the two holes in the wall for your
individual display size.
Fit two plugs and hooks capable of carrying
three times the weight of the screen in the wall
and position the screen so that the hooks can be
introduced into the openings provided for this
purpose on the rear side of the screen.
accessory pack to determine the appropriate dis-
tance between the two holes in the wall for your
individual display size.
Fit two plugs and hooks capable of carrying
three times the weight of the screen in the wall
and position the screen so that the hooks can be
introduced into the openings provided for this
purpose on the rear side of the screen.
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