10
Connecting speakers
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Precautions when making connections
o
After all other connections are complete, connect the
power cord’s plug to a wall outlet.
o
Carefully read the manuals of the devices that you are
connecting and follow their instructions when making
connections.
ATTENTION
o
Check the impedance of your speakers. Connect speakers
with an impedance of between 4 Ω and 8 Ω. If speakers
with different impedance ratings are used, the protection
circuit could operate, causing sound output to stop.
o
The red speaker terminals are positive (+) and the black
speaker terminals are negative (–). Generally, the + wire
of the speaker cable is marked to distinguish it from the
– wire of the cable. Connect the marked wire to the red +
terminal and the unmarked wire to the black – terminal.
o
If the exposed core wires at the tips of the speaker
cables should touch other cables or terminals, an electri-
cal short might occur.
Never allow speaker cables to cause a short.
o
To prevent hum and noise, avoid bundling the cables
together with the AC power cord or other cables.
How to connect speakers
1
Turn the terminal cap counterclockwise to
loosen it.
o
The speaker terminal caps cannot be fully removed
from the unit.
2
Insert the wire into the hole in the terminal
post and turn the terminal cap clockwise to
securely connect it.
o
Make sure none of the wire insulation is under the
terminal and only the bare, stripped wire is touch-
ing the terminal.
3
Confirm that the cable is fastened securely
by gently pulling the cable.
Connecting with banana plugs
You can also make connections using commercially-avail-
able banana plugs. First, connect the banana plugs to the
speaker cables and then connect the plugs to the terminals.
o
Keep the caps tightened when in use.
o
Carefully read the instructions for the banana plugs that
you are using.
Notice about the European model
In accordance with European safety regulations,
connecting banana plugs to speaker terminals
is not allowed on European models.
The holes into which banana plugs could be
inserted have been covered with black caps.
Connect speakers using bare wires or spade lugs.
If a black cap should become separated from its
terminal, return it to its original position.
