RCA 1998 - Manual (Page 10)

First Things First
8
Connecting Your Receiver to Your
TV
During the satellite dish antenna installation, the receiver may
have been connected to your TV with just a coaxial cable for the
system test. Depending on what components you have, another
connection may provide better picture and audio quality. The
following sections provide cable and connection information to
help you decide what connection is best for you.
Things to Know Before Connecting
Components
Protect Your Components from Power Surges
• Connect all components before plugging any power cords
into the wall outlet.
• Always turn off the receiver, TV and other components
before you connect or disconnect any cables.
Position Cables Correctly to Avoid Audio Hum or
Interference
• Insert all cable plugs firmly into their jacks.
• Place the audio/video cables to the sides of the TV’s back
panel instead of straight down the middle after you connect
your components.
• Try not to coil any twin-lead cables and keep them away
from the audio/video cables as much as possible.
• Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded.
Refer to the Safety Tips sheet packed with your unit.
Protect Your Components from Overheating
• Do not block ventilation holes in any of the components.
Arrange the components so that air can circulate freely.
• Do not stack components.
• Allow adequate ventilation when placing your components
in a stand.
• Place an amplifier or receiver on the top shelf of the stand so
heated air rising from it will not flow around other
components.