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Twist and pull off the protective shields on
each wire.
Connect to the speaker terminals on the rear
of the receiver.
Match the colored wire with the color-coded label (above
the tabs), then insert the colored wire into the red (+) tab
and the other wire with the black (–) tab.
CONNECTING YOUR SYSTEM
IMPORTANT:
Make sure all equipment is turned off before making any
connections.
FRONT / CENTER / SURROUND / SUBWOOFER
SPEAKERS
Correct wiring of your loudspeakers is essential for achieving
the best sound quality. Be careful to ensure proper polarity of
connection.
CENTER SPEAKER
SURROUND SPEAKERS
For best results the loudspeakers should be positioned at or
above ear level. Depending upon your room layout and
preferences, the left and right rear speakers should be
positioned on the side walls just the rear of the listening
position, or on the walls. Place the rear center speaker directly
behind the listening position for best performance.
SUBWOOFER
Sound spreads in all directions in the very low frequency range.
Human hearing cannot easily detect the source of very low
frequencies. Be sure to provide a space of at least 8 inches
(20cm) between the rear of the subwoofer and the nearest wall.
PLACEMENT AND FINE TUNING
FRONT SPEAKERS
For best results the loudspeaker should be positioned near ear
level and the loudspeakers separated a distance approximately
equal to the listening distance. Angling the loudspeakers inward
towards the listener will improve the image stability for non-central
listeners. Close proximity to a side or rear wall will enhance the
midbass performance, although too close (particularly a corner
location) and the bass may be unnaturally high and image
performance may be degraded.
The loudspeaker should be positioned below the TV. For best
results align the front of the loudspeaker with the front of the
TV. If the loudspeaker is placed under the TV and very close to
the floor, then tilting upwards may be beneficial.
CENTER SPEAKER ONLY
Green Colored
marker
red (+)
black (–)
Connect the speaker cords to the input terminals at the rear
of center speaker.
Match the colored wire with the color-coded label (above
the tabs), then insert the colored wire into the red (+) tab
and the other wire with the black (–) tab.
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