Connecting The Antennas; Connecting The Speakers; Subwoofers - RCA RT2300 User Manual

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Getting Started

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
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.
bass response.
If you want to enjoy full range of sound with
small speakers included in the separate speaker set,
it is a must to use the subwoofer with the speakers
to maintain adequate bass signal for the surround
sound effect.
Except for Sub Woofer, Speaker cords are needed.
1 for each speaker. 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.
insert the wire. Snap the tab
closed. After connecting the
antennas, extend them to
their full length and adjust
their positioning for better
reception.
Connecting the
speakers
At least two front
speakers (left and right) are
required. Center speakers,
rear speakers and
Subwoofers are optional.
Adding center and rear
speakers will enhance
surround effects. Adding a
Subwoofer will increase
If you purchase the receiver with speaker set, the
speaker cords and the terminals have been color-
coded for you: 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. If the cords are reversed, the sound will be
SUB WOOFER MAIN SPEAKERS
RIGHT
-
2
A.C. POWER
OUTLET
2
1
1
1
RIGHT LEFT
- + - +
SURROUND SOUND SPEAKERS
distorted and will lack bass.
Sub Woofer (RT2300/RT2400 only)
A monoaural audio cord (included in a separate
speaker set) 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 "Setting up the
speakers" in "Advanced Sound Control" on page 13.
CENTER
SPEAKER
LEFT
+ - +
- +
2 3
2 2 2
3
1 1 1
3
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