Speaker Connections
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CAUTION:
<Switch off the power to all equipment before making connections.
<Read the instructions of each component you intend to use with this unit.
<Be sure to insert each plug securely. To prevent hum and noise, avoid bundling the signal interconnection cables together with the AC power cord or speaker cables.
Note:
<The black speaker terminals are – (negative).
Generally, the + side of the speaker cable is marked to make it distinguishable from the – side of the cable. Connect this marked side to the + terminal and the unmarked side to the black – terminal.
<The metal portions of the two separate wires should not touch or an electrical short can occur. Shorted wires can create a fire hazard or induce a failure in your equipment.
<Ideally, left and right speaker cables should be the same length. And the length of cables should be as short as possible for better sound quality.
Connection using speaker cables with banana plugs
Tighten the terminal cap and insert a banana plug.
Connection using speaker cables with spades or bare wire
1.Turn the terminal cap counterclockwise to loosen it. The speaker terminal caps cannot be fully removed from the base.
2.Insert the wire or spade into the terminal and turn the terminal cap clockwise to securely connect it:
Make sure none of the wire insulation is under the terminal, only the bare, stripped wire.
3.Make sure it is fastened firmly by pulling the cable lightly.
<The inside diameter of spades should be 8 mm or more.
When your speaker cable has bare wire at the end
Prepare the speaker cables for connection by stripping off approximately 10 mm (1/2”) or less of the outer insulation. (Removing too much insulation may lead to a short circuit if the bared wired should come in contact with each other.) Twist the strands of the stripped wires tightly together.
The thickness of wires should be less than 4 mm (1/8”).
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