Russound HTP-7.2 Home Theater Wall Plate Owner's Manual

Installation Manual

The Home Theater Plate (HTP-7.2) is a double-gang in-wall connection plate 

designed to allow easy hookup of all the speakers in a 5.1, 6.1 or 7.1-channel 

surround sound system. It includes terminals for up to seven speakers, and 

two powered/active (low level) subwoofers. Its Decora design allows for 

each half to be used independently if desired, for two  single-gang plates, 

one with 4 pairs of stereo binding posts and one with 3 pairs and a pair of 

RCA jacks. The heavy-duty plates support the weight of high-quality wires, 

and each connection is clearly labeled. The 7/16” gold-plated binding posts 

make for easy and secure connections, and the captured posts won’t turn 

while they are being tightened. The 5-way binding posts have gold plating 

to resist corrosion and can accept the following:  bare or tinned wire up to 

12 gauge in thickness, pins, spade lugs, and single or double banana plugs. 

The powered subwoofer connections use high quality RCA connectors. Be 

sure to use only those connectors that are approved for audio or low voltage 

use in your area.

Be sure to use adequate gauge wires, depending upon the length of each 
wire. Consult the following table for general recommendations or contact 
your installer or speaker manufacturer.

Leave enough excess wire so as not to put too much tension on any 
connections, as this can lead to loosened or inconsistent terminations. Keep 
speaker wires and RCA cables away from AC wiring. If these wires must 
occupy the same area, keep them as far apart as possible and have them 
cross at right angles when crossing is necessary.

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