RCA 6-Piece Home Theater Speaker Package User Manual
owner’s manual
6-Piece Home Theater
Speaker Package
CONTENTS
Features ............................................................................................................................... 2
Important Safety Instructions ........................................................................................ 3
Speaker Placement ............................................................................................................... 6
Center Channel Speaker ......................................................................................... 6
Main Front Speakers .............................................................................................. 6
Rear Channel Surround Speakers ........................................................................... 7
Powered Subwoofer ............................................................................................... 7
Connections ......................................................................................................................... 8
Connecting the Speakers to an Amplifier/Receiver ........................................................ 8
Connecting the Subwoofer to an Amplifier/Receiver ..................................................... 9
Connecting the Subwoofer to the Line Level Input Jack ......................................... 9
Connecting the Subwoofer to the High Level Input Terminals ............................. 10
Connecting the Subwoofer to Power ........................................................................... 11
Subwoofer Operation ......................................................................................................... 12
Automatic On/Off ....................................................................................................... 12
Adjusting the Volume ................................................................................................. 12
Replacing the Fuse ...................................................................................................... 13
Care ............................................................................................................................ 13
Specifications ..................................................................................................................... 14
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FEATURES
Rear
Speaker
Center Channel Speaker
Rear
Speaker
Main Front Speakers
Your RCA 6-Piece Home Theater Speaker
Package is specially designed to give you
great sound quality for the ultimate home
theater experience. It includes two main
(front) speakers, a center channel speaker,
two rear channel surround speakers, and a
100-watt powered subwoofer.
Your main front speakers each have a 3-inch
woofer for excellent bass response and a 1inch balance-dome tweeter for clear and
natural high-frequency sound reproduction.
Your center channel speaker contains two
3-inch high compliance woofers and a
1-inch balance-dome tweeter. All of them
are magnetically shielded. Each rear channel
surround speaker has a 3-inch cone woofer
and a 1-inch piezo tweeter, which is
acoustically matched to the two main and
center channel speakers. Your subwoofer
has an 8-inch long excursion woofer and a
100-watt amplifier to produce tight, floorrumbling powerful bass down to 50 Hz that
you can feel as well as hear.
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All Rights Reserved.
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Subwoofer
The speaker cabinets are compact and
stylish, with adjustable brackets to provide
perfect sound positioning for your front and
rear speakers. The center speaker has an
adjustable stand for a vertical angle.
NNNNooootttteeee:::: You need speaker wire (not supplied)
to connect your speakers. Please, read this
entire manual before you connect your
speakers.
To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this
WARNING:
product to rain or moisture.
CAUTION
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RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
The lightning symbol is intended to
alert you to the presence of uninsulated
dangerous voltage within this
product’s enclosure that might be of
sufficient magnitude to c ons t itu te a risk o f e lec t ri c
shock. Do not open the produc t’s case.
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!
TO REDUCE THE
CAUTION:
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
The exclamation symbol is
intended to inform you that
important operating and
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maintenance instructions are
included in the lit erat ure acc omp anyi ng
this product.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
Careful attention is devoted to quality
standards in the manufacture of your
product, and safety is a major factor in its
design. However, safety is also your
responsibility.
This section lists important information that
will help you properly use and enjoy your
product. Read all the included safety and
operating instructions before using the
product. Follow them closely, and retain
them for future reference.
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the product and in the operating
instructions.
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wall outlet before cleaning. Use only a damp
cloth for cleaning. Do not use liquid or
aerosol cleaners.
stand, tripod, bracket, or table
recommended by the manufacturer or sold
with the product. Follow the manufacturer's
instructions for mounting, and use a
recommended mounting accessory.
BBBBuuuurrrrddddeeeennnn — Do not place a heavy object on or
step on the product. The object may fall,
causing serious personal injury and serious
damage to the product.
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ecttttiiiinnnngggg — When you connect the
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product to other equipment, turn off the
power and unplug all the equipment from
the wall outlet. Failure to do so may cause
an electric shock and serious personal
injury. Read the owner’s manual of the other
equipment carefully and follow the
instructions when making any connections.
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minimum level before you turn on the
product. Otherwise, sudden high volume
sound may cause hearing or speaker
damage.
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accessories not recommended by the
product manufacturer, as they might create
a hazard.
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product near water (for example, near a
bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry
tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming
pool).
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ssoooorrrriiiieeeessss — Do not place this product on
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an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table. The product may fall, causing serious
injury to a child or adult, and serious
damage to the product. Use only with a cart,
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product to output distorted sound for a
longtime. It may cause speaker overheating
and fire.
VVVVeeeennnnttttiiiillllaaaattttiiiioooonnnn — Slots and openings in the
cabinet provide ventilation, ensure reliable
operation, and protect from overheating. Do
not block or cover these openings, and do
not place the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or
other similar surface. Do not place the
product in a built-in installation such as a
bookcase or rack unless it provides proper
ventilation as specified by the manufacturer.
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cessss — Operate this product
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using only the power source indicated on its
marking label. If you are not sure of your
home's power type, consult your product
dealer or local power company.
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with a polarized AC line plug (a plug having
one blade wider than the other). This plug
will fit in the power outlet only one way.
This is a safety feature. If you cannot insert
the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing
the plug. If the plug still does not fit, contact
your electrician to replace your obsolete
outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of
the polarized plug. If you need an extension,
use a polarized cord.
voltage points or short out parts that could
result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill
liquid of any kind on the product.
SSSSeeeerrrrvvvviiiicccciiiinnnngggg — Do not attempt to service this
product yourself, as opening or removing
covers may expose you to dangerous voltage
or other hazards. Refer all servicing to
qualified service personnel.
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product from the wall outlet and refer
servicing to qualified service personnel
under the following conditions:
• When the power-supply cord or plug is
damaged.
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supply cords so they are not likely to be
walked on or pinched by items placed on or
against them, paying particular attention to
cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and
the point where they exit from the product.
LLLLiiiigggghhhhttttnnnniiiinnnngggg — For added protection for this
product during a lightning storm, or when it
is left unattended and unused for long
periods of time, unplug it from the wall
outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable
system. This will prevent damage to the
product due to lightning and power-line
surges.
OOOOvvvveeeerrrrllllooooaaaaddddiiiinnnngggg — Do not overload wall
outlets, extension cords, or integral
convenience receptacles, as this can result in
a risk of fire or electric shock.
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of any kind into this product through
openings, as they may touch dangerous
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• If liquid has been spilled or objects have
fallen into the product.
• If the product has been exposed to rain
or water.
• If the product does not operate
normally by following the operating
instructions. Adjust only those controls
that are covered by the operating
instructions, as an improper adjustment
of other controls may result in damage
and will often require extensive work by
a qualified technician to restore the
product to normal operation.
• If the product has been dropped or
damaged in any way.
• When the product exhibits a distinct
change in performance.
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parts are required, be sure the service
technician uses replacement parts specified
by the manufacturer or having the same
characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in
fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
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or repairs to this product, ask the service
technician to perform safety checks to
determine that the product is in proper
operating condition.
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should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only
as recommended by the manufacturer.
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away from heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other products
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
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when you will not use the product for
extended periods.
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