OPTIMUS 6-Speaker Home Theater System
(400-4071)                 Preparation                Faxback Doc. # 35002

SPEAKER PLACEMENT

Where and how you position your speakers has a great effect on the overall
sound of your surround sound system.

CAUTIONS:  Place the speakers away from heat sources such as radiators,
           stoves, or other appliances.

           Place your subwoofer at least 2-3 feet away from your television
           or your computer's disk drive system so the speaker's magnet
           won't distort your TV picture's color or erase your floppy disks.

           Do not place the subwoofer with its metal plate against the
           floor.

           To prevent the cabinets from warping or discoloring do not place
           the speakers where they are exposed to direct sunlight or exces-
           sive humidity.

           Do not place the speakers where they might be knocked over or
           exposed to falling objects.

Center Channel Speaker

The center channel output contains the majority of the dialog and sound
that comes from on-screen action.  Therefore, you should place it as close
as possible to the television, preferably centered on top of the TV. Place
the front edge of the center channel speaker grille flush with the edge of
the television.

Your center channel speaker is magnetically shielded to prevent interference
with your television's picture.  It is possible, however, that some inter-
ference might occur.

If this happens, turn off your TV for 15 minutes and move the speaker back
about 1 inch from the front of the TV.  Turn on the TV and recheck.  If
interference still occurs, move the center channel speaker back further
until the interference disappears.

Use the four supplied anti-slip pads as follows:

When installing the speaker above the TV set, place the thicker pads toward
the back of the speaker and the thinner pads toward the front of the speaker

When installing the speaker below the TV set, place the thinner pads toward
the back of the speaker and the thicker pads toward the front of the speaker

Main Front Speakers

The main front speakers are critical for home theater sound.  They provide
sound for the action that takes place off screen, as well as sounds that
move from left to right or right to left.  Place them at least 2 feet away
from the TV, with the centers of their grilles as close as possible to the
listener's ear level.

Rear Channel Surround Speakers

Rear channel surround speakers produce subtle sounds that help create
special effects, convey a sense of movement, and give viewers the sensation
that they're "inside" a movie.

The ideal position for your rear channel surround speakers is behind the
listening area and at ear level.

You can place your surround speakers on a shelf, or mount them on a wall
using two #8 1 1/2-inch round-head wood screws (not included).

Follow these steps to mount each surround speaker on a wall.

1.  Drive the screws into the wall, making sure they fasten to a wall stud.
    Leave approximately 1/4 inch of the screw extending from the wall.

2.  Align the screw head with the keyhole on the back of the speaker.

3.  Push down the speaker until it is secure.

Powered Subwoofer

Where and how you position your subwoofer greatly affects its bass response.  Adjusting the subwoofer's volume control in relation to the left and right
speakers and adjusting the subwoofer's high cut filter also affects your
speaker's overall sound.

Although low frequencies are non-directional, factors such as room reflec-
tions, resonance and absorption strongly affect your subwoofer's perform-
ance.  For the maximum bass output, place your subwoofer in a corner on the
floor.  To reduce output, move it away from corners and back walls, and off
the floor.  Even slightly moving the subwoofer can have a major effect on
bass response.

We recommend that you test the subwoofer in different locations to achieve
the best balance between your main speakers and subwoofer.


(BR/EB 10/8/96)