of multichannel surround sound systems, connecting all of the speakers
in your system with the correct polarity remains equally important in
order to preserve the proper ambience and directionality of the program
material. To use the push-type speaker terminals, press the red (+) or
black (–) cap for the desired terminal, insert the bare end of the speaker
wire into the hole below the cap and release the cap. Gently tug on the
wire to make sure that it is fully inserted.
The side of the wire that is Red, with a ridge, or other coding is usually
considered positive polarity (i.e., +). For wire runs inside the wall, be
sure to use a CL2/3 fire rated cable (refer to local codes). Also, consult
the ownerʼs manuals that were included with your amplifier or receiver to
confirm connection procedures.
WIRE LENGTH
RECOMMENDED SIZE
Up to 20 ft.
16 gauge
Up to 30 ft.
14 gauge
Greater than 30 ft.
12 gauge
INSTALLATION
WARNING:
TO BE INSTALLED AND/OR USED IN ACCORDANCE
WITH APPROPRIATE ELECTRICAL CODES AND REGULATIONS.
NOTE:
LEVITON/JBL IN-WALL AND CEILING SPEAKERS WERE
DESIGNED TO BE EASILY INSTALLED. HOWEVER, IF YOU ARE
UNSURE OF YOUR ABILITY TO PROPERLY INSTALL THESE
LOUDSPEAKERS, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR DEALER OR A
QUALIFIED INSTALLER.
NOTE:
SPEAKER WIRE RUNS SITUATED INSIDE A WALL NEED
TO BE FIRE-RATED. WHEN IN DOUBT, CONSULT YOUR LOCAL
ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR FOR CORRECT WIRE RATINGS.
Tools Required:
Pencil
Measuring Tape
Carpenterʼs Level
Phillips #2 Screwdriver
Utility Knife
Awl
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