CONNECTING THE SWA-500M
CAUTION: BEFORE MAKING ANY CONNECTIONS, BE SURE TO TURN OFF ALL COMPONENTS IN THE SYSTEM, INCLUDING LOUDSPEAKERS.
CONNECTION TO AUDIO/VIDEO SOURCES
The SWA-500M connects to audio/video sources via RCA audio cables (also called line level). These inputs accept audio signals from a receiver or surround sound processor. For line-level connections, only use high-quality RCA cables that feature low impedance, double shielding and gold-plated connectors. This will help ensure the lowest possible noise and best overall performance. (See CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS on page 7. Your authorized Niles dealer can recommend good quality cable.)
LOUDSPEAKER WIRE
To connect the SWA-500M to your subwoofers(s), use an insulated 2-conductor loudspeaker wire (see CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS on page 7). The SWA-500M gold-plated, 5-way binding posts will accept bare wire, banana plugs, and spade-type plugs. We recommend using a minimum of 16-gauge wire. For wiring runs longer than 40 feet, we recommend 14-gauge wire. The SWA- 500M’s 5-way binding posts will accommodate up to 12-gauge wire directly. Larger sizes can be accommodated via pin connectors. To maximize performance, consider purchasing special high- quality speaker cables. Consult your Niles dealer to find the right cables for your system.
Be sure to observe correct polarity when connecting your loudspeakers. Positive (+) goes to the RED post and negative (–) goes to the BLACK post. If the polarity of one connection is accidentally reversed, your bass output will be very weak and imaging will sound smeared.
Figure 5. Connecting loudspeaker to SWA-500M |
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