RCA PRO LX5 II manual Connections, Removing The Front Grille

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CONNECTIONS

With the speaker placed at the desired location, measure the distance from the speaker to the amplifier. Use 18-gauge speaker wire for a distance of 50 feet or less. For a distance greater than 50 feet, use heavier 16-gauge wire.

For the maximum bass response and overall best performance, connect the speaker in phase (– to – and + to +).

Speaker wire is either color-coded, with a different color on each side, or coded with a ridge or stripe on one side to identify the wire’s different sides, making the connection easier. RadioShack stores sell speaker wire to meet most needs.

Follow these steps to prepare the wire and connect the speaker.

1.Separate the wire conductors for a length of about 2 inches, then remove about 1/2 inch of insulation from the wire’s ends using a wire stripper.

1/2 Inch

2 Inches

2.Turn the speaker’s negative (–) terminal counterclockwise to loosen it and insert one of the wire ends into the opening.

Then turn the terminal clockwise to tighten it.

3.Turn the speaker’s positive (+) terminal counterclockwise to loosen it and insert the other wire end into the opening.

Then turn the terminal clockwise to tighten it.

4.Using the speaker wire’s coding as a guide, connect the other end of the speaker wire to the amplifier’s corresponding (+ or –) speaker terminals.

REMOVING THE FRONT GRILLE

If you ever want to remove the front grille, grasp the edges of the grille and gently pull it away from the cabinet.

Front Grille

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