V1, VC & VR MODELS
Stand mounting or bookshelf speakers should be located securely on stands or a shelf in an appropriate position to place high frequency unit roughly at ear height when seated in the chosen listening position. Positioning recommendations for
The Mercury V1 and VC may also be wall mounted with a suitable bracket, using two inserts on the rear of the loudspeaker, with standard 60mm spacing. The thread in the inserts is M5. It is the responsibility of the customer to ensure the chosen bracket is used within its load rating, and the bracket is securely mounted to the wall with suitable hardware.
The Mercury VR is provided with integral hanging plates for wall mounting.
INSTALLATION
To avoid potential damage to your loudspeaker, ensure that the amplifier is switched OFF prior to connecting or disconnecting any cables. Before switching on double check that all connections are secure and that polarity is correct.
CONNECTION V1, VC & VR
The positive (plus) terminal on the amplifier left channel (marked + or coloured red) must be connected to the positive HF terminal on the left speaker. The left speaker is the one on the left as you look at the stereo pair from your listening position.
The negative (minus) terminal on the amplifier left channel (marked - or coloured black) must be connected to the negative HF terminal on the left speaker.
Repeat this connection process for the right speaker. Remember that the positive (+ or red) on the amplifier must be connected to the positive (+ or red) on the speaker and the negative (- or black) to negative.
Select a signal source, such as a CD player; switch on the amplifier and slowly turn up the volume control to check that both loudspeakers are reproducing bass and treble information. (See fig. 1)
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