Connecting The Speakers; Connecting The Subwoofer; Positioning Your Speaker; Front Speaker Placement - RCA RT2580 User Manual

Getting Started

Connecting the Speakers

FRONT SPEAKERS
CENTER
SPEAKER
RIGHT LEFT
- + - +
- +
SUB WOOFER
CENTER
FRONT
- +
SUB WOOFER
SPEAKER
This part not
available for RT2280R
Use this jack on the left
RIGHT LEFT
back panel to connect
- + - +
another powered
subwoofer other than
the one supplied.
REAR SPEAKERS (SURROUND SOUND)
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
Antenna and Speaker
Wire Connection
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-
Push Speaker terminal tab
down to insert wire.
minal and insert the wire.
Snap the tab closed.
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.
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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 RT2580, connect the subwoofer with the speaker
cord (brown/ black) provided. For RT2580, or if you
want to connect your own powered subwoofer, 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.

Positioning your speaker

1 Left, Right (Front Speakers)
They carry primarily music and sound effects
2 Center
In surround mode, the center speaker carries much of
the dialogue as well as music and effects. It should be
set between the left and right speakers.
3 Surround (Rear Speakers)
Their overall sound balance should be as close as pos-
sible to the front speakers. Proper placement is vital
to establish an evenly distributed sound field.
Subwoofer
A subwoofer is designed to reproduce powerful low
bass effects (explosions, the rumble of spaceships,
etc.) which dramatically heightens involvement with
the action on the screen. It is therefore recommend-
ed to connect subwoofers when small speakers are
used.
Magnetic shielding
Speakers placed less than two feet from the TV set
must be magnetically shielded in order to prevent
picture distortion. Front and center speakers provid-
ed with RT2580 are magnetically shielded to protect
your TV set.
It is not recommended to place the rear speakers
near the TV set.
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Courtesy Dolby Laboratories

Front Speaker Placement

Even if you can't duplicate this ideal home theater
setup exactly, the suggestions for speaker placement
that follow will help you get good results.
Getting Started
Alignment
Align the center speaker evenly with (A), or slightly
behind (B), the left and right speakers, but not ahead
of them.
Courtesy Dolby Laboratories
Advanced Setting
Angle
Placing the left and right speakers to form a 45-
degree angle with your favorite viewing position will
duplicate the soundtrack mixer's perspective.
Courtesy Dolby Laboratories
Height
The mid- and high-frequency drivers of the three
front speakers should be as close as possible to the
same height. This often requires placing the center
speaker directly atop (A) or beneath (B) the TV set.
A
B
Courtesy Dolby Laboratories
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