Connect Antennas to Receiver
Locate AM loop antenna and indoor
FM antenna. Keeping receiver unplugged, connect as shown. For more
information about obtaining clear reception and grounding, see your
Owner’s Manual.
Antenna Connection
Indoor
FM Antenna
AM Loop Antenna
HTR-6040 Receiver
Subwoofer Connection
CAUTION
Receiver must not be plugged in while connecting subwoofer.
HTR-6040 Receiver
Connect RCA Cable
Connect RCA cable
7
to subwoofer
. Set
subwoofer VOLUME control to half-way mark and POWER to OFF. Connect
RCA cable to receiver from subwoofer.
YST-SW012 Subwoofer
Speaker Connections
Quick-Connect Poster
YHT-580
Home Theater in a Box
1
2
3
8
5
7
4
Cut speaker wire
6
to appropriate lengths for all speaker connections.
Connect speaker wire for front speaker
, surround speakers
, and
subwoofer
4
.The positive (+) side of the wire with the white stripe
attaches to the red terminal. The negative (-) side attaches to the black
terminal. (See your HTR-6040 Owner’s Manual for more information on
speaker wire connections.)
Mount Surround Speakers (optional)
Fasten mounting screws into
a firm wall or wall support. Leave 1/4” space between head and wall. Hang
the keyholes on the speaker backs on the protruding screws.
WARNING
Please contact a reliable source about the best type of hardware
for your particular wall’s construction. Secure installation is the purchaser’s
responsibility. See your Owner’s Manual for additional precautions.
Inspect Contents
After unpacking, inspect the contents to confirm you have the above items:
two front
speakers,
two surround speakers,
one center speaker,
subwoofer,
HTR-6040 A/V Receiver with remote
control,
6
speaker wire,
7
subwoofer RCA cable. Also included, but not shown, YPAO microphone, AM and FM
antennas and related Owner’s Manuals.
Connect Center Speaker Wire
as shown. The positive (+) side of the
wire with the white stripe attaches to the red terminal. The negative (-)
side attaches to the black terminal. Place all speakers in desired location as
shown in Step 2, Room Layout.
9
Connect Speaker Wire
Your System
Room
Layout
Speaker Placement
After connection of the speakers place them so they appear in the
approximate positions as shown in the diagram above.
5
6
Connect Front Speakers
Positive (+) side of the wire with white stripe
attaches to (+) terminal. Negative (-) side attaches to (-) terminal.
CAUTION
Receiver must not be plugged in while connecting speakers.
Connect Center Speaker
Positive (+) side of the wire with white
stripe attaches to (+) terminal. Negative (-) side attaches to (-) terminal.
CAUTION
Receiver must not be plugged in while connecting speakers.
Connect Center Speaker Wire
HTR-6040 Receiver
6
Connect Surround Speakers
Positive (+) side of the wire with white
stripe attaches to (+) terminal. Negative (-) side attaches to (-) terminal.
5
HTR-6040 Receiver
HTR-6040 Receiver
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Yamaha created this package to greatly enhance your audio and home theater enjoyment. This Quick-
Connect Poster will help you get started. Follow the steps to connect the speakers first. Then connect your
other components. Refer to your Owner’s Manuals as well as those that came with your other components
for complete instructions and precautions.
Be sure that all components are not plugged in while making
connections.
You will need the following which are not included in the package: Phillips screwdriver, wire
cutter/stripper, optional for wall mounting: brackets, toggle bolts, molly anchor screws or sheet metal screws.
5-7/8”
4
CAUTION
Receiver must not be plugged in while connecting speakers.
