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Home Theater Configurations and Input Connections for the HCA-2003
Refer to Figure #1
Before making any signal connections, make sure your three HCA-2003 level controls are turned fully
counterclockwise and its power is turned off. Make sure there is no strain or tension on any wires that
could cause them to pull loose. Depending on the requirements of your home theater system, you can
configure your HCA-2003 in a variety of ways:
Option 1
If you are converting your existing two channel stereo system into a home theater system, you can use the
HCA-2003 to power the front left, center, and right speakers. This allows you to use your existing two
channel stereo amplifier to drive your left and right surround speakers. You can also add a powered
subwoofer for extended low frequency response. Use the following input configuration so you have an
easy way to remember the connections to each channel for level setting and troubleshooting:
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Connect the left front output of your processor to INPUT 1 of your HCA-2003.
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Connect the center output of your processor to INPUT 2 of your HCA-2003.
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Connect the right front output of your processor to INPUT 3 of your HCA-2003.
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Connect the right surround output of your processor to INPUT 1 of your two channel stereo amplifier.
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Connect the left surround output of your processor to INPUT 2 of your two channel stereo amplifier.
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Connect the subwoofer output of your processor to the input of your powered subwoofer.
Option 2
If you are converting your existing two channel stereo system into to a home theater and you prefer to
keep using your existing two channel amplifier for your front left and right channels, you can use your
HCA-2003 for the front center and left and right surround channels. You can also add a powered
subwoofer for extended low frequency response. Following is the suggested input configuration for this
option:
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Connect the left front output of your processor to INPUT 1 of your two channel stereo amplifier.
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Connect the right front output of your processor to INPUT 2 of your two channel stereo amplifier.
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Connect the center output of your processor to INPUT 1 of your HCA-2003.
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Connect the right surround output of your processor to INPUT 2 of your HCA-2003.
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Connect the left surround output of your processor to INPUT 3 of your HCA-2003.
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Connect the subwoofer output of your processor to the input of your powered subwoofer.
Option 3
If you do not have an existing amplifier, you can use two HCA-2003s to power all six channels of your
home theater system that includes a passive subwoofer. Following is the suggested input configuration
for this option:
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Connect the left front output of your processor to INPUT 1 of your first HCA-2003.
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Connect the center output of your processor to INPUT 2 of your first HCA-2003.
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Connect the right front output of your processor to INPUT 3 of the your HCA-2003.
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Connect the right surround output of your processor to INPUT 1 of your second HCA-2003.
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Connect the left surround output of your processor to INPUT 2 of your second HCA-2003.
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Connect the subwoofer output of your processor to INPUT 3 of your second HCA-2003.