Connections And Setup; Connecting The Antennas; Connecting Audio From External Sources Such As Tv (Aux-In); Connecting To Your Tv - RCA RTS202 User Manual

Connections and Setup

Accessories provided
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Remote control and Subwoofer
2xAAA batteries
FM Pig-Tail
antenna wire
External AM
loop antenna
Composite
Video Cable
Wall Mounting Hardware
Wall-mounting hardware included to
facilitate mounting of sound bar on
wall. It's recommended that mounting be
carried out by a professional. Additional
or alternative parts may be needed for
attachment to specific types of wall
construction.
Things to consider before you
connect
• Ensure that the mains supply in your
house complies with that indicated on the
identification sticker located on the back
of your unit.
• Install your unit horizontally, away from
any source of heat (fireplace) or appliances
creating strong magnetic or electric fields.
The components of this unit are sensitive to
heat. The maximum ambient temperature
should not exceed 35°C/95°F.
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• Leave enough space around the unit to
allow adequate ventilation: 10 cm/4 inches
on either side and above the top, and 5
cm/2 inches at the rear.
• The humidity of the room should not
exceed 75%. If you have to use the unit
outdoors, do not expose it to rain or
splashing water. The apparatus should not
be exposed to dripping or splashing and
no objects filled with liquids, such as vases,
should be placed on the apparatus.
• Moving the unit from a cold place to a
warm one can cause condensation on
some components inside the unit. Let the
condensation disappear on its own before
turning the unit on again.
• Before moving the unit, make sure the disc
tray is empty.
• Where the mains plug or an appliance
coupler is used as a disconnect device,
the disconnect device shall remain readily
operable.
• Other important use and cleaning
information at the end of the booklet.

Connecting the antennas

Antenna
White
AM LOOP GND FM ANTENNA
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.
AM Loop Antenna
1. Uncoil the AM Antenna wire.
2. Press down on the Antennas tab to open
the terminal.
3. Make sure the white wire on the AM
loop antenna is inserted into the AM loop
terminal and the other wire is inserted into
the ground loop terminal.

Connecting AUDIO from external sources such as TV (Aux-In)

Using AUDIO IN (AUX 1) jacks
Connect the AUDIO IN (AUX 1) jacks from
the rear panel of the unit to the AUDIO
OUT jacks on TV, Set Top Box, VCR or other
component.
• Audio cables (color-coded in red and white) (not included) are required.
• To listen to the audio input from the connected component, press SOURCE on
the main unit or AUX1/2 on the remote control to select AUX 1 or AUX 2 mode.

Connecting to your TV

Method 1 (best)
HDMI
• Connect the HDMI OUT jack on the rear
of the unit to the HDMI IN jack on your
TV using a HDMI cable (not included).
• Press the HDMI button on the remote
control to change output signals as follows:
480p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p.
• Refer to the owner's manual of
the connected TV as well.
• When using HDMI cable, set
the HDMI Audio to PCM.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or
registered trademarks of HDMI licensing
LLC.
Using AUDIO IN (AUX 2) jacks
Connect the AUX IN (AUX 2) jacks on the front
panel of the unit to the AUX OUT (AUDIO
OUT) jacks on VCR, TV, Set Top Box or other
component.
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