Connecting The Speakers; Connecting The Subwoofer - RCA RT2280 User Manual

Getting Started

Connecting the Speakers

CENTER
SPEAKER
SUB WOOFER
-
+
available for RT2280R
Use this jack on the left
back panel to connect
another powered
subwoofer other than
the one supplied.
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.
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.
Speaker cords
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 ter-
minal and insert the wire.
Snap the tab closed.
6
FRONT SPEAKERS
RIGHT LEFT
- + - +
- +
CENTER
FRONT
SUB WOOFER
SPEAKER
This part not
RIGHT LEFT
- + - +
REAR SPEAKERS (SURROUND SOUND)
Antenna and Speaker
Wire Connection
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.
To ease speaker connections, the speaker cords and
the terminals are color-coded.
• Red/Black (Front Speakers),
• Blue/Black (Center Speaker)
• Grey/Black (Rear Speakers).
• Brown/Black (Subwoofer)
Connect the L, R speaker (with red/black terminal) on
the back of the speakers to the corresponding color
on the receiver. Do the same for center (with
blue/black terminal), rear speaker (with grey/black
terminal) and the subwoofer (with brown/black ter-
minal).
Speaker Polarity
When connecting the speakers, make sure the polari-
ties ("+" speaker wire to "+" on the receiver) of
speaker wires and terminals are matched. If the cords
are reversed, the sound will be distorted and will lack
bass ("out of phase" effect).

Connecting the Subwoofer

For RT2280/RT2250, connect the subwoofer with the
speaker cord (brown/ black) provided. For RT2250R,
or if you want to connect your own powered sub-
woofer, a mono aural audio cord (not supplied) is
needed (RCA terminal).
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
21.