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Installation: The
Long Version
10
Connecting the Audio
If you’re an installation veteran, this may seem repetitive,
but some things can never be repeated too many times (just
ask our Customer Support Department).
1. Turn ALL components OFF before making any connec
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tions.
2. When making connections, designate RED RCA plugs as
RIGHT and WHITE, BLACK, or GREY plugs as LEFT. In
fact, this is a good idea for ALL signal connections made
in your audio system. The key is consistency. Stick with the
same color-coding and you’ll reduce possible problems.
3. Whenever possible, keep power cords away from signal
cables to prevent induced hum. This is especially impor-
tant if you bundle the cables to keep the installation neat
looking.
4. Use quality interconnect cables.
5. If you need to run the RCA audio cables more than 20 feet
you should use a balanced line driver for the signals. This
will provide noise rejection against nasty things like hum,
spikes, local talk radio, etc. The AudioControl balanced
line driver components are an excellent way to send audio
over long distances with standard Cat-5 type wiring. Check
them out at www.audiocontrol.com.
