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Setting Up Your Speakers
The YU5 powered speaker system is designed for either bookshelf or stand mounting . The
stands should be of rigid construction, between 45 cm to 69 cm high and preferably have
spikes . We recommend the Kanto SP130 speaker stands to go with your YU5 .
The space between the two speakers and the distance from the listener is important . If the
speakers are positioned too close or too far apart, stereo imaging will not be fully developed .
YU5 is designed to perform optimally positioned at least 20 cm from the rear wall in an average
listening room . However, it may not be possible to install the speakers in this position and since
rooms vary in shape, size, and furnishing, a certain amount of experimentation is necessary to
determine the most suitable position .
Moving the speakers very close to the rear wall will enhance the bass frequencies but will tend
to reduce soundstage depth, while moving the speakers away from the rear wall will tend
to have the opposite effect . Avoid positioning the speakers close to or in the corners of the
room, as this will excite undesirable room coupling in the low and middle frequencies . If the
width of the rear wall is limited then toe-in the speakers slightly to reduce reflections . Room
characteristics and positioning have a profound effect on the performance of the speakers, so
time and effort devoted to achieving the optimum positions will be rewarded .
Ensure that the ON/OFF Switch is in the OFF position .
Connect the two speakers together as shown below using the supplied speaker cable .
Connect the RED (+) and BLACK (−) terminals from the active speaker (left channel) to the
corresponding terminals on the passive speaker (right channel) . If you wish to place your
speakers farther apart than the supplied cable will reach, we recommend that you purchase a
heavier gauge of speaker cable to minimize signal loss .
Follow the instructions on the ensuing pages to connect your audio sources to YU5 . The
examples in the following pages are not meant to be exhaustive - just examples .
Connect the power cord from YU5’s active speaker to the wall outlet .
ATTENTION
When connecting audio cables the ON/OFF Switch must be turned OFF. After connecting all cables, the unit can be
turned ON.
When the volume is high, this system can produce noise levels that could permanently damage your hearing.
YU5 is a self-powered speaker system. Do not connect the speaker terminals to the speaker outputs of a stereo
amplifier. Damage may occur. Use only the power cord provided with the speakers.
