Connecting The Speakers; Connecting The Subwoofer - RCA RT2380 User Manual

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Getting Started

Connecting the Speakers

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 the full sound range, use the
subwoofer with the speakers to maintain adequate bass
signal.
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Speaker wires
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 terminal and insert
the wire. Release tab to lock wire in the
terminal.
Antenna and Speaker Wire Connection
Push terminal tab down to
insert wire.
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 wires and the
terminals are color-coded.
• White/Grey Striped (Front Left Speaker),
• Red/Grey Striped (Front Right Speaker),
• Green/Grey Striped (Center Speaker)
• Blue/Grey Striped (Rear Left Speaker).
• Grey/Grey Striped (Rear Right Speaker).
• Purple/Grey Striped (Subwoofer)
Connect the L, R speakers at the back of the speakers to
the corresponding color on the receiver. Do the same for
center (with green/black terminal), rear speaker and the
subwoofer (with purple/black terminal).
Speaker Polarity
When connecting the speakers, make sure the polarities
("+" speaker wire to "+" on the receiver) of speaker
wires and terminals are matched. If the wires are
reversed, the sound will be distorted and will lack bass
("out of phase" effect).

Connecting the Subwoofer

Connect the subwoofer with the speaker wire (purple/
black) provided.
This receiver offers a high flexibility for user to use a
large variety of speakers and subwoofer. For more
information please refer to section "Fine Setting of the
Speakers" in "Advanced Sound Control" on page 20.
Release tab to lock wire in
the terminal.