RCA RT2380BK User Manual - Page 9

B_RT2380 EN 4/7/04 1:44 PM Page 10 Getting Started Connecting the Speakers Speaker wires 1 for each speaker, is needed for connection. Twist the stripped ends of speaker cord about 2/3 inch (15 mm). Press down on the tab to open the terminal and insert the wire. Release tab to lock wire in the terminal. Antenna and Speaker Wire Connection Push terminal tab down to Release tab to lock wire in insert wire. the terminal. NOTE: Make sure the insulation is completely removed from the ends of the Antenna and speaker wires at all connection points. To ease speaker connections, the speaker wires and the terminals are color-coded. • White/Grey Striped (Front Left Speaker), • Red/Grey Striped (Front Right Speaker), • Green/Grey Striped (Center Speaker) • Blue/Grey Striped (Rear Left Speaker). • Grey/Grey Striped (Rear Right Speaker). • Purple/Grey Striped (Subwoofer) Speakers There are 6 speakers equipped with the unit (2 front, 1 center, 2 rear, 1 subwoofer). In order to enjoy good surround effects, all six speakers need to be connected to the receiver. At least two front speakers (left and right) are required. For better sound quality, Center speaker, rear speakers and Subwoofer should also be connected. Adding center and rear speakers will enhance surround effects. Adding a Subwoofer will increase bass response. Connect the L, R speakers at the back of the speakers to the corresponding color on the receiver. Do the same for center (with green/black terminal), rear speaker and the subwoofer (with purple/black terminal). Speaker Polarity When connecting the speakers, make sure the polarities ("+" speaker wire to "+" on the receiver) of speaker wires and terminals are matched. If the wires are reversed, the sound will be distorted and will lack bass ("out of phase" effect). If you want to enjoy the full sound range, use the subwoofer with the speakers to maintain adequate bass signal. Connecting the Subwoofer Connect the subwoofer with the speaker wire (purple/ black) provided. This receiver offers a high flexibility for user to use a large variety of speakers and subwoofer. For more information please refer to section "Fine Setting of the Speakers" in "Advanced Sound Control" on page 20. 6