It is important to observe polarity so that the speaker wire connects to the red and black terminals on the amplifer and the corresponding terminals at the speaker. Also make sure that the positive speaker wires do not touch the negative speaker wires, or any chassis metal. This will cause a short circuit and activate the protection circuitry.
Automatic Operation of the Cooling Fan(s)
Each power module in the
Connection Tips for Superior Sound
Before setting up your new system, please consider the following:
•Always make sure the
•Whenever possible, route the power cords away from the signal cables or speaker wires to prevent any hum or interference heard in the speakers.
•Many RCA type patch cords can be a very tight fit and there is usually a preferred method of get- ting them off. Some have to be removed with a twisting action. Be gentle or you may damage the jacks of your
•Many audiophile signal cables are intended to be hooked up in one direction. If this is the case the cables will be marked with arrows the direction of signal flow.
•It is usual for the right channel RCA patch cord plugs to be red and the left channel connections to be white, grey, or black (depending on the cable brand). RCA connectors that are gold will be designated with a colored band to designate the channel.
•If the preamplifier to which you will connect the
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