Connecting To Audio-Visual; Components - RCA RT2300 User Manual

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Getting Started

Connecting to Audio-Visual

Components

This receiver allows you to connect to a large variety
of audio or video components.
Before you Connect
• Protect components from power surges.
• Connect all components before plugging any
power cords into the wall outlet.
• Always turn off the receiver and/or components
before you connect or disconnect any cables.
• Contact Consumer Relations if you have questions
concerning the connections or components.
Note: If you purchase the receiver with speaker set
(i.e. RT2300, RT2400), please make sure the color-
coded pins match the color of the terminals in which
they are inserted. The connection cable plugs and
jacks are color-codes as follows:
Speaker Terminals To ease speaker connections
the speaker cords and the terminals are color-coded
into: Red/Black (Main Speakers), Blue/Black (Center
Speakers) and Grey/Black (Rear Speakers). When
connecting the speakers, make sure the color of
speaker wires and terminals are matched.
RCA Phono Type Terminals Red for the right (R)
channel. White for the left (L) channel. Yellow for the
video. Black for the subwoofer.
Positioning the Cables
Cables should be positioned correctly to avoid audio
hum or interference. A few suggestions below:
• Insert all cable plugs firmly into their jacks.
• Place audio/video cables to the sides of the
receiver's back panel instead of straight down the
middle after you connect the components.
• Try not to coil any power cables and keep them
away from the audio/video cables as much as possible.
• Make sure all antennas and cables are properly
grounded.
Protect your Components from
Overheating
• Do not block ventilation holes in any component.
Arrange the components so that air can circulate
freely.
• Do not stack components directly on top of each
other.
• Allow adequate ventilation when placing your
components in a stand.
• Place an amplifier near the top shelf of the stand
so heating air rising from it will not flow around other
components. If you have a satellite receiver, you
should place it on the top shelf.
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