Toshiba SD-43HK Connecting the Speakers, Connecting the FM and AMMW Antennas, Connections

Connecting the Speakers

Turn off the Power first and set the volume knob to low initially before connecting.

Connecting the FM and AM(MW) Antennas

Right front speaker Left front speaker	•	Connect the speakers using the supplied speaker
Center speaker
		cords by matching the colors of the terminals and
		those of the cords.
	•	To obtain the best possible surround sound, adjust
		the speaker parameters (distance, level, etc.).
		Y

		Rear speaker	Rear speaker
		(Left Surround)	(Right Surround)
		Subwoofer
Note	•	Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on the components: + to + and
		– to –. If the cords are reversed, the sound will be distorted		and will lack bass.

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If FM reception is poor,

connect an outdoor FM antenna (not supplied).

FM Antenna (supplied)

2	3	If AM reception is
		poor, connect an
		outdoor AM
		antenna(not
		supplied).

AM Loop Antenna

(supplied)

ANTENNA

Snap the tabs on the loop into the slots of the base to assemble the AM loop antenna.

Y

CONNECTIONS

•	If you use front speakers with low maximum input rating, adjust the volume carefully to avoid
	excessive output on the speakers.
•	Do not disassemble the front cover of supplied speaker.

Cooling fan (See “About Cooling Fan” below.)

FM antenna connection

AM(MW) antenna connection

Ideal Speaker Placement

Front Speakers

Set the front speakers so that their tweeters (high-range) are aligned at about ear level and at a horizontal angle of 45° to the prime listening position.

Rear Speakers

Set the rear speakers further back, parallel to the walls, at 60 to 90 centimeters (2 to 3 feet) above prime listening position ear level.

If the space behind the listening position is insufficient (i.e., too close to the wall), place the rear speakers

1.Connect the FM antenna supplied to the FM75Ω COAXIAL terminal as temporary measure.

2.Slowly move the antenna wire around until you find a location where reception is good, then fasten it to a wall or other rigid surface.

•If reception is poor, connect an outdoor antenna. Before attaching a 75Ω coaxial cable (with a standard type connector), disconnect the supplied FM antenna.

1.Connect the AM loop antenna supplied

to the AM and terminals.

2.If reception is poor, connect an outdoor single vinyl-covered wire to the AM ter- minal. (Keep the AM loop antenna con- nected).

Center Speaker

Ideally the center speaker should be positioned with its top surface flush with the front speakers. However, you may place the speaker either on top or near the bottom of your TV set.

facing each other on either side.

Subwoofer Speaker

Place the subwoofer at any convenient location within the vicinity of the listening position.

(About the cooling fan)	For safety, observe the following carefully.
A cooling fan is mounted on the rear panel of the center unit to	• Make sure there is good ventilation around the center unit. Poor
prevent abnormal temperature inside the center unit, thus assuring	ventilation could overheat and cause damage.
normal operation. The cooling fan automatically starts rotating to	• DO NOT block the cooling fan and the ventilation openings or
supply external cool air to the inside of the center unit when the	holes. (If they are blocked by a newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat
internal temperature exceeds the specified limit.	may not be able to escape.)

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