BDS 270/BDS 570
Connections
Connections
CAUTION: Before making any connections to the BDS receiver, ensure that the receiver’s AC cord is unplugged from the receiver and the AC outlet. Making speaker connections with the receiver plugged in and turned on could damage the speakers.
Speakers and receivers/amplifiers have corresponding (+) and
•• The BDS receiver uses white to denote the left channel (+) terminal and red for the right channel (+) terminal. Black is used to denote the
•• The BDS receiver uses the following colors to denote the (+) terminals of the various channels:
Front Left (+): White | Surround Left (+): Blue |
Front Right (+): Red | Surround Right (+): Gray |
Center (+): Green |
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Black is used to denote the
Be sure to connect each speaker identically: (+) on the speaker to (+) on the receiver or amplifier, and
CAUTION: Make sure the (+) and
Connecting the Speakers
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Connecting the Receiver Terminals
A. Unscrew Cap | B. Insert Bare Wire | C. Tighten Cap |
Connecting a Powered Subwoofer
Use a mono RCA audio cable to connect the BDS receiver’s Subwoofer Output connector to your powered subwoofer; consult your subwoofer's user manual for information about making connections to your subwoofer.
Powered
Subwoofer
Mono RCA Audio Cable (not supplied)
IMPORTANT: Do not plug the subwoofer’s AC power cord into an AC outlet at this time.
Surround Right |
Speaker* |
Surround Left |
Speaker* |
Connecting the FM Antenna
Connect the supplied antenna to the FM Antenna connector, as shown in the illustration below. Fully extend the antenna wire and move it to different positions until you get the best reception of your favorite stations.
* Used only with BDS 570 receiver
FM Antenna
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