Connecting Audio/Video Components, Placing speakers

Getting Started

Do not connect the AC power cord until all other connections have been made.

Connecting the subwoofer

You can enhance the bass by connecting a subwoofer.

Connect the input jack of a powered subwoofer to the rear panel, using a cable with RCA pin plugs (not supplied).

Connecting Audio/Video Components

When connecting individual components, refer also to the manuals supplied with them.

SUBWOOFER

OUT

Analog Connections

Audio component connections

Use the cables with RCA pin plugs (not supplied).

•Connect the white plug to the audio left jack, and the red plug to the audio right jack.

CAUTION:

If you connect a sound-enhancing device such as a graphic equalizer between the source components and this receiver, the sound output through this receiver may be distorted.

Powered subwoofer

CD player

Placing speakers

Front speakers (L/R) and center speaker (C)

•Place these speakers at the same height from the floor, at or near ear level.

•Array across the front of the viewing area.

Surround speakers (LS/RS)

•Place these speakers alongside and slightly to the rear of (but not behind) the listening position; well above ear level (60 cm (2 ft) to 90 cm (3 ft) higher).

•Point these speakers directly across the listening area, but not at the listener’s ears.

Subwoofer (S.WFR)

•You can place it wherever you like since bass sound is non- directional. Normally place it in front of you.

L R

45– 60

S.WFR

After connecting the speakers, set the speaker installation information properly. You can use Quick Speaker Setup for it (see page 16).

CD player

	R
	CD
	IN
To audio	L
To audio
output
Cassette deck/CD recorder

Cassette deck or CD recorder

To audio input To audio output

OUT

(REC)

TAPE	L
/CDR

(PLAY)

Note:

When connecting a CD recorder to the TAPE/CDR jacks, change the source name to “CDR,” which will be shown on the display when it is selected as the source. See page 12 for details.

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JVC RX-5052S Connecting Audio/Video Components, Connecting the subwoofer, Analog Connections

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