Paradigm Decor, Owner'S Manual

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5
CONNECTION
NOTE: Always wire speakers first, before wiring to the amplifier
Single Channel Speakers
Décor speakers are equipped with binding posts that can be used with
pin connectors or bare wire. For Décor speakers which are dedicated left
or dedicated right or dedicated center speakers only, refer to Figure 1 for
method of connection. Using high quality speaker cable, connect one
speaker at a time to your receiver/amplifier. Connect the red (+) amplifier
terminal to the red (+) speaker terminal and the black (-) to the black (-)
(see below). Push binding post to insert wire, and release to lock.
Décor 2SC
For the Décor 2SC (Stereo and Center channel in one), wire as per Figure 2,
taking care to connect the wires to the proper terminal cups:
1. For the front and left speakers, run the wires from the amplifier to
the top set of binding posts (labeled Left or right channels), as per
the method above.
2. For the center channel, follow the diagram on the next page to
complete the connections, taking care to follow the correct polarity.
NOTE: the use of 4-conductor wire (not shown) is preferable and
provides a cleaner installation
MINIMUM GAUGE REQUIREMENTS
LENGTH DIAMETER GAUGE
Under 4.5 m (15 ft) 1.3 mm (0.05 in) 16 awg
Under 9 m (30 ft) 1.6 mm (0.06 in) 14 awg
Over 9 m (30 ft) 2.0 mm (0.08 in) 12 awg
3.258”
Turn your amplifier OFF before connecting speakers . This will avoid damage
which could result from accidental shorting of speaker cables .
SPEAKER
RECEIVER/AMPLIFIER
The following chart identifies the minimum gauge requirements for various cable lengths:
Figure 1