20
Preparations
Connecting Speakers
This section explains how to connect speakers to the DSP-AX1. After you finish connecting your speakers, use the SET MENU to change
the signal output settings according to the number and size of the speakers in your configuration.
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Using Speaker Cords
A speaker cord is actually a pair of insulated cables running side by side. One of
the cables is colored or shaped differently, perhaps with a stripe, groove or ridge.
To make sure you always connect speakers with the correct polarity, determine
the difference between the cables of your speaker cord, make a note of which
cable you plan to use for which polarity (+ and –), and always connect the speaker
cords consistently.
1
1
Strip off 9 mm (3/8 in.) of insulation from the ends of the cables.
2
2
Twist the exposed wires of the cable together to prevent short
circuits.
3
3
Loosen the terminal knob by turning it counterclockwise.
4
4
Insert only the exposed portion of the cable into the slot in the side of
the terminal, and tighten the terminal knob.
Note:
• If your speaker cords have banana plugs, tighten the terminal knob and insert the
plug into the end of the terminal. (Except for Europe and UK Models)
Caution:
• Connect the speaker cords with care to avoid creating a short circuit. If you turn on
the power and there is a short circuit, this unit may be damaged even though the
protection circuit automatically shuts off the power.
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Connecting the Main Speakers
Before connecting any speaker cords, identify which terminals are for the right
and left channels and also the + and – polarities. If you connect speakers with the
wrong polarity (+ to –), the DSP-AX1 will not reproduce clear sound.
Connect the
+
and
–
terminals of your right and left Main speakers to
the
L
and
R
MAIN
+
and
–
terminals on this unit.
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Connecting the Center Speaker
Connect the
+
terminal of your Center speaker to the
terminal and the
–
terminal of your Center speaker to the
CENTER –
terminal.
Hookups
A
MAIN
B
+
–
+
–
+
–
SPEAKERS
FRONT
REAR
CENTER
REAR CENTER
+
–
+
–
+
–
+
–
+
–
+
–
BANANA PLUG
[Except for Europe and UK models]
Right Main
Speaker A
Left Main
Speaker A
Right Main
Speaker B
Left Main
Speaker B
Center Speaker
