- Stacking Arrangements
If you are connecting several
components and plan to use a
component rack, follow these
general rules when arranging your
components.
• If the components are arranged
horizontally; allow an inch or
two of space between them so
air can circulate freely. This will
also provide enough space
between the audio devices to
minimize interference.
• If components are arranged
vertically on shelves, place the
Stereo Amplifier at the top so
that heated air rising from it will
not pass around the other
components.
• Locate the VCR away from the
audio components-on the far
side of the 'IV or at least on the
opposite side of the Amplifier.
• Do not block the ventilation
holes in the components. If
components are placed on rugs
or deep-pile mats, the ventilation
holes in the bottoms may be
blocked and overheating could
result.
-Plugging in Power Cords
Do not plug any power cord into a
wall outlet until you are finished
making connections.
Many components have
"convenience outlets" on their back
panels so you can plug power cords
from other components into a
"convenience outlet" instead of the
wall outlet.
Depending on the size of your
system, you may prefer to use an
extension cord or a "multiple
adapter" to get enough outlets for
all your components.
The power cords on your RCA
components are "polarized" (one
blade is wider than the other). Be
sure the extension cord or multiple
adapter is also polarized. The plug
should fit in the outlet only one
way.
-Turn Off Power Before
Connecting Components
Always turn off power to all
components before you connect or
disconnect any cables. This will
protect your components from
possible electrical surges that could
damage your equipment.
This is a good practice for all your
audio and video components-'I'V's,
VCR's, Audio Systems, computers,
etc.
-Position Cables to Avoid Hum-
The possibility of picking up hum
(interference noise) in the audio/
video cables will be reduced if you
keep them away from the back of
the TV, Route the cables to the
sides of the TV's back panel
instead of straight down the
middle.
All cable plugs should be firmly
seated in the jacks where they
connect to the equipment. If a plug
is not connected f'h'xnly, audio hum
or smeared video may result.
If your antenna cable is flat twin-
lead cable, try to keep it away from
the audio/video cables as much as
possible. Excess fiat, twin-lead
cable should be cut off instead of
coiled behind TV. Round, coaxial,
antenna cable is usually shielded
and can be coiled or placed next to
audio/video cables without causing
interference.
-Position Speakers to Avoid m
Interference
Placing external speakers with
unshielded magnets too close to the
TV may result in the speaker
magnets affecting the quality of the
picture. Such speakers should be
located at least eight inches away.
If unshielded speakers are too close
to the TV, colored streaks will
appear along the sides of the
picture. If this happens, turn off
the TV for a few minutes while
moving the speakers further away.
Then turn the TV back on.
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