Chapter One : Connecting Your Devices

Do not plug in the receiver to AC power until all connec- tions have been made.

To Connect Front Speakers Only:

If you only intend to listen to stereo sound (as opposed to surround sound), you may simply connect a single pair of speakers. To do so:

Using Banana Plugs (except for U.K.):

1.Tighten the speaker wire binding posts. If you do not tighten the posts, they will not conduct sound properly to the speakers.

2.Insert the plug from the positive jack on the RIGHT FRONT speaker into the pin jack on the positive RIGHT FRONT post. Repeat for the negative plug.

3.Repeat step 2 for the positive and negative wires on the LEFT FRONT speaker.

Using Bare Wires:

1.Loosen the speaker wire binding posts.

2.Insert the wire from the positive jack on the RIGHT FRONT speaker into the U-shaped slot in the base of the positive RIGHT FRONT post. Lay the wire to the right of the post; that way, when you tighten the bind- ing post, it will naturally twist the wire into the best connection. Tighten the post. Repeat for the negative wire on the RIGHT FRONT speaker as shown to the right.

3.Repeat step 2 for the positive and negative wires on the LEFT FRONT speaker.

Connecting Your Speakers, continued

To Connect Front and Surround Sound Speakers:

To listen to the full surround sound that this receiver can put out, connect front speakers, center, left surround, and right surround speakers. To do so:

To reproduce more enriched bass, connect a subwoofer in- corporating a power amplifier.

For the connections of the subwoofer and surround back speakers, see page 6 - 7.

Using Banana Plugs (except for U.K.):

1.Tighten the speaker wire binding posts. If you do not tighten the posts, they will not conduct sound properly to the speakers.

2.Follow the steps under “To Connect Front Speakers Only” on this page to connect the RIGHT and LEFT FRONT speakers.

3.Insert the plug from the positive jack on the CENTER speaker into the pin jack on the positive CENTER post. Repeat for the negative plug.

4.Insert the plug from the positive jack on the RIGHT SURROUND speaker into the pin jack on the positive RIGHT SURROUND post. Repeat for the negative plug.

5.Repeat step 4 for the positive and negative wires on the LEFT SURROUND speaker.

Using Bare Wires:

1.Loosen the speaker wire binding posts.

2.Follow the steps under “To Connect Front Speakers Only” on this page to connect the RIGHT and LEFT FRONT speakers.

3.Insert the wire from the positive jack on the CENTER speaker into the U-shaped slot in the base of the positive CENTER post, as shown to the right.

Tighten the post. Repeat for the negative wire.

4.Insert the wire from the positive jack on the RIGHT SUR- ROUND speaker into the U-shaped slot on the base of the positive RIGHT SURROUND post. Tighten the post. Repeat for the negative wire.

5.Repeat step 4 for the positive and negative wires on the LEFT SURROUND speaker.

Never short circuit the + and - speaker wires.

Do not switch the left and right speaker wires or swap the + and - wires on the binding posts.

The speakers must have a nominal impedance of between 6Ω and 16Ω.

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Using Bare Wires

1. Loosen post

2. Insert wire

3. Tighten post

Connections

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Kenwood KRF-X7775D manual To Connect Front Speakers Only, To Connect Front and Surround Sound Speakers

KRF-X7775D specifications

The Kenwood KRF-X7775D is a remarkable audio receiver that has earned recognition for its exceptional performance in home theater systems. This 7.1 channel receiver is designed to deliver powerful sound and versatile connectivity options, making it a fantastic choice for audio enthusiasts and casual listeners alike.

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