RCA RTDVD1 - Manual (Page 10)

Getting Started
Connecting the Speakers
Speakers
There are 6 speakers equipped with the unit (2 front, 1 cen-
ter, 2 rear, 1 subwoofer). In order to enjoy good surround
effects all six speakers need to be connected to the receiver
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, it is a must
to use the subwoofer with the speakers to maintain ade-
quate 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 terminal and insert
the wire. Snap the tab closed.
To ease speaker connections, the speaker cords and the ter-
minals are color-coded.
• Red/Black (Front Speakers),
• Blue/Black (Center Speaker)
• Grey/Black (Rear Speakers).
• Brown/Black (Subwoofer)
Connect the speaker wire (red/black wire) to the back of L,
R front speakers (red / black terminals) and to the corre-
sponding color terminals on the rear of the receiver. Do the
same for center speaker (with blue/black terminal), rear
speakers (with grey/black terminals) and the subwoofer
(with brown/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 cords 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 (brown/
black) provided.
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BLUE / BLACK
BROWN / BLACK
RED / BLACK RED / BLACK
GREY / BLACK GREY / BLACK
CENTER SPEAKER
CENTER SUB
FRONT
REAR
L R
L
R
S P E A K E R S
FRONT SPEAKER
REAR SPEAKER
SUBWOOFER
FRONT SPEAKER
REAR SPEAKER
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.