Zenith ZHD-311 User manual

Speaker Positioning
For a normal setup, use 6 speakers (2 front speakers, center speaker, 2 rear speakers and subwoofer).
•Front Speakers
Set up the speakers at an equal distance from your listening position. For best hearing position, set up an interval
between speakers of 45 degree.
•Center Speaker
It is ideal if the center speaker and front speakers are at the same height. But normally place the center speaker
above or below the television as shown below.
•Rear Speakers
Place the rear surround speakers to the left and right behind the primary listening area. These speakers recreate
sound motion and atmosphere required for surround playback. For best results, do not install the rear speakers too far
behind the listening position, install them at or above the level of the listener’s ears. It is also effective to direct the
rear speakers towards a wall or the ceiling to further disperse the sound.
For smaller room sizes, if the audience is near the rear wall, place the rear speakers opposite each other, and
between 23.5 - 35.5 inches above the listener’s ears.
•Subwoofer
This can be placed in any front position.
Rear Speaker
(Left)
Front Speaker
(Left)
Center
Speaker
Subwoofer
Front Speaker
(Right)
Rear Speaker
(Right)
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Speaker System Connections
Connect the speakers using the supplied
speaker cables.
To obtain the best possible surround sound,
adjust the speaker parameters (volume, dis-
tance, etc.).
Notes:
•Be sure to match the speaker cable to the appro-
priate terminal on the components: + to + and – to
–. If the cables are reversed, the sound will be
distorted and will lack base.
•Ifyou use front speakers with low maximum input
rating, adjust the volume carefully to avoid exces-
sive output on the speakers.
Aerial Connections
Connect the supplied FM/AM antenna for
listening to the radio.
Connect the AM loop antenna to the AM
antenna connector.
Connect the FM wire antenna to the FM
antenna connector.
Notes:
•To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop
antenna away from the DVD/CD receiver and
other components.
•Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna.
•After connecting the FM wire antenna,keep it
as horizontal as possible.
TV Connections
Make one of the following connec-
tions, depending on the capabilities of
your existing equipment.
Tips:
•Please refer to the manuals of your
TV, VCR, Stereo System or other
devices as necessary to make the
best connections.
Caution
–
Make sure the DVD/CD Receiver is
connected directly to the TV. Select the
correct AV input on your TV.
–Do not connect your DVD/CD Receiver
to TV via your VCR. The DVD image
could be distorted by the copy protec-
tion system.
Video connection
Connect the MONITOR OUT jack from
the DVD/CD Receiver to the VIDEO IN
jack on the TV using the video cable
supplied (V).
AUX IN
MONITOR 
OUT
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To Wall Outlet
Before you connect this system to your TV,
be sure to turn off the power and unplug
both units from the wall power outlet before making
any connections.
AM Loop Antenna
FM Wire Antenna
Front Speaker
(Right) Center 
Speaker
Front Speaker
(Left)
Rear Speaker
(Right)
Rear Speaker
(Left)
SUBWOOFER
FRONT
L
REAR
L
SUB
WOOFER
CENTER
REAR
R
FRONT
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V
VIDEO IN