RCA RTD205 Home Theater System User Manual


 
Connections and Setup
5
Connecting the speakers
Six speakers are provided with the unit (2 front, 1
cente
r, 2 rear, 1 subwoofer). To achieve good
sur
round effects, all six speakers need to be
connected
to the receiver.
One speaker
wire is attached with each speaker.
Speaker wi
res are color-coded to match the
terminals.
Connect the speaker wi
re from the back of each
speaker
to the corresponding color terminal at the
back of the unit. P
ress down the tab to open the
terminal
and insert the wire (1). Release the tab to
lock wi
re in the terminal (2). Do the same for center
speake
r, rear speakers and the subwoofer.
Note: When connecting the speakers, make sure the
polarities (“+” speaker wire to “+” on the receiver) of
speaker wires and terminals match. If the cords are
reversed, the sound will be distorted. Do not ground the
output line, it will damage the speaker.
FR FLSR SLCENSUB
R l b l k h
(1)
(2)
1
1
2
3
3
Courtesy Dolby Laboratories
2
3
1
Positioning speakers
Left, Right (Front Speakers)
Front speakers carry primarily music and sound effects.
Center
In sur
round mode, the center speaker carries most of the
dialog as well as music and effects. It should be set
between
the left and right speake
rs.
Sur
round (Rear Speakers)
The
rear speakers’ overall sound balance should be as close
as possible
to the front speakers. Proper placement is vital to
establish an evenly distributed sound field.
Subwoofer
A subwoofer is designed to reproduce powerful low bass
effects (explosions, the rumble of spaceships, etc.) which
dramatically heighten the action on the screen.
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