4
Connections
NOTE:
Power is always supplied to the subwoofer electronics unless it is unplugged.
The auto-on circuitry only activates or deactivates the power amplifier. Make sure your subwoofer and receiver are
unplugged when making the connection.
Line level:
Use one of the “
line level in”
jacks with most systems. These inputs accept the line level signal from your
receiver’s subwoofer output. When using the “
use crossover control”
input, the subwoofer’s circuitry filters out the high
frequencies and sends the remaining low frequencies to the subwoofer power amplifier.
Speaker level:
Use these high-level terminals with receivers that do not have subwoofer output. The speaker inputs
accept both left and right channel speaker signals from your receiver.
How to Connect Using the Speaker Terminals
We recommend 18-gauge wire or thicker for runs up to 15 feet (4.5m), and 16-gauge wire or thicker for longer runs.
Separate the first few inches of the wire conductors. Strip off
1
⁄
2
-inch (13mm) of insulation from the ends of each speaker
wire to expose the two conductors and tightly twist the wire strands.
WARNING:
To prevent electrical shock hazard, always switch off the amplifier or receiver when making connections to
the speaker.
When making all connections, be sure to connect the
+
(red) on the speaker to the
+
(red) on the amplifier, and
the
–
(black) on the speaker to the
–
(black) on the amplifier.
IMPORTANT:
Typically, one side of the wire is
smooth. Connect this side to the
–
(black) connection.
The other side has a rib or stripe. Connect this to the
+
(red) connection.
Using the spring terminal posts:
The spring
terminal posts permit easy connection to banana
plugs, spade lugs, and bare wire.
Push the the top of the terminal down by
approximately
1
⁄
4
-inch (6mm), exposing the hole.
Insert the wire in the hole and release the termi-
nal.
1
/
4
"
+
–
–
+
–
+
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