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Basic Connections
Step 1: Assemble the
speakers
A Connect the speaker stand with the
supplied speaker wire. Match the color of
the speaker wire to the color of the jack
on the base of the speaker stand.
Hold down the jack tab while inserting
the stripped portion of the speaker wire
into the tab. Then, release the jack tab to
lock the wire into position.
B Match the colored stickers on the rear of
the speaker and the inside of the speaker
stand. Position the speakers as shown
and ensure the connectors t. See the
above illustration.
C Secure the speaker stand with the
supplied screws.
Helpful Hint:
– When you insert the speaker wire, make
sure none of the rubber-coated wire is
clamped by the jack tab.
Step 2: Positioning for best
effect
The Philips HTS9800W Home Theater
System is simple to install. Proper system
placement is critical to ensure an
optimum sound experience.
The placement diagrams shown here are
only guidelines that provide great system
performance, you may nd other
placement choices that are more suitable
for your room layout and provide the
sound experience you enjoy.
Placing the speakers
When placing the speakers, ensure that:
– The center speakers (FRONT CENTER,
REAR CENTER) should be placed at the
same height and at the normal listening ear
level for the best sound performance.
– The front speakers should be placed at an
equal distance from the TV, the FRONT
RIGHT on the right hand side and FRONT
LEFT on the left hand side (as shown
below.)
– The rear speakers should be placed at
equal distances from the REAR CENTER
speaker; the REAR RIGHT on the right
hand side and REAR LEFT on the left hand
side (as shown below.)
FRONT LEFT
REAR
LEFT
FRONT CENTER
REAR CENTER
FRONT RIGHT
REAR
RIGHT
TV
B
Base view of the speaker stand
Both the colored
stickers must
match
C
A