| SPEAKER CONNECTIONS | |
The | Turn Off All Power | |
There is a wall bracket for each satellite speaker. Each speaker | First, turn off all | |
bracket will require (2) | ||
wire to make your connections. | ||
should be fastened to a wall stud. If a wall stud is unavailable, | ||
polarity coding is recommended. For longer distances, | ||
install an anchor appropriate for a | ||
or heavier wire is recommended.The side of the wire with a ridge | ||
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NOTE: The customer is responsible for the correct selection | or other coding is usually considered positive polarity (i.e., +). | |
Also, consult the owner’s manuals that were included with your | ||
and use of mounting hardware (available through hardware | ||
amplifier or receiver to confirm connection procedures. | ||
stores) that will ensure the proper and safe | ||
Observe polarities when making speaker connections, as shown | ||
the speakers. | ||
in Figure 5. Connect each + terminal on the back of the | ||
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Step 1. | amplifier or receiver to the respective + (red) terminal on each | |
Mark the positions on the wall where you would like to place the | speaker. Connect the – (black) terminals in the same way. | |
mounting screws. | Important! | |
Step 2. | ||
Do not reverse polarities (i.e., + to – or – to +) when making | ||
Place bracket against wall and fasten two | ||
connections. Doing so will cause poor imaging and diminished | ||
screws through the bracket’s screw holes into the wall. If a wall | ||
bass response. Be certain that positive and negative wire strands | ||
stud is not available, use an appropriate anchor. | ||
are completely isolated to avoid short circuits that may damage | ||
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| your equipment. |
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Figure 5. Wiring diagram shows polarity connections for one channel of a home theater system.