Setting Up
Connect the speakers
CAUTION: Before making any connections, turn off your receiver or amplifier and unplug it from the AC power (mains) outlet. Not doing so may result in damage to your system.
CAUTION: Never use broken or frayed wiring, which can result in damage to your components.
Note: Before running speaker cord through a wall or under a floor, check your local building code requirements and safety regula- tions. You may want to contact an electrical installer for this infor- mation.
If your receiver’s center channel is not amplified, you must con- nect an amplifier to the receiver. Use an RCA cable to connect the center channel
Choosing speaker cord
Be sure to use the proper gauge (thickness) of speaker cord. Stan- dard zip cord
Gauge* | Length* | |
18 | (0.75 mm2) | 30 ft (9 m) maximum |
16 | (1.5 mm2) | 45 ft (14 m) maximum |
14 | (2.0 mm2) | 70 ft (21 m) maximum |
* Based on a maximum frequency response deviation of ±0.5dB.
At the ends of each cord, strip approximately 1⁄2 inch (12 mm) of insulation from both wires. Twist the bare end of each wire, so loose strands will not touch across terminals.
Be sure to use the cord properly
Speaker cord consists of two insulated wires. The insulation around one wire is marked (striped, collared, or ribbed). This marked wire is always positive (+). The plain wire is always nega- tive
Note: It is sometimes difficult to distinguish wire markings.
Inspect both wires carefully.
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