RCA RT2500 User Guide - Page 8

RT2500 ENG 5/26/00 2:56 PM Page 9 Getting Started EN (CD) (SAT) (DVD) Connecting the Antennas The AM and FM antennas connect to the AM and FM terminals on the system's back panel. They must be hooked up in order to receive clear reception. Uncoil the antenna wires and locate the bare ends. Press down on the tab to open the terminal and insert the wire. Snap the tab closed. After connect- ing the antennas, extend Antenna and Speaker Wire Connection them to their full length and adjust their positioning for better reception. +- Red/Black (Main Speakers), Blue/Black (Center Speaker) and Grey/ Black (Rear Speakers). When connecting the speakers, make sure the colors of speaker wires and terminals are matched. If the cords are reversed, the sound will be distorted and will lack bass. CENTER SPEAKER MAIN SPEAKERS RIGHT LEFT +- +- Push Speaker terminal tab down to insert wire. Release tab to lock wire in the terminal. NOTE: Make sure the insulation is completely removed from the ends of the Antenna and speaker wires at all connection points. Connecting the Speakers At least two front speakers (left and right) are required. For better sound quality, Center speaker, rear speakers and Subwoofer are preferred. Adding center and rear speakers will enhance surround effects. Adding a Subwoofer will increase bass response. If you want to enjoy full range of sound effects, with small speakers, it is a must to use the subwoofer with the speakers to maintain adequate bass signal for the surround sound effect. Speaker cords, 1 for each speaker, are 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. Snap the tab closed. To ease speaker connections, the speaker cords and the terminals are color-coded into: SUB WOOFER +- SUB WOOFER SPEAKER This part not available for RT2500R Use this jack on the left back panel for connecting powered sub- woofer. RIGHT LEFT +- +- SURROUND SOUND SPEAKERS Connecting the Subwoofer For RT2500, connect the subwoofer with the audio cord (brown/ black) provided. For RT2500R, or if you want to connect your own powered subwoofer, a monoaural audio cord (not supplied) is needed. This receiver offers a high flexibility for user to use a large variety of speakers and subwoofers. For more information please refer to section "Fine Setting of the Speakers" in "Advanced Sound Control" on page 12. 5