Mordaunt-Short 500 Series THX Getting Started, Connecting your MS500 THX Select System

GETTING STARTED

Connecting your MS500 THX Select System

Please do not compromise the performance of your system by using infe- rior quality cables. Mordaunt-Short recommends that high quality cables of 16 gauge or higher be used. Your professional dealer will give you good advice.

There are two pairs of terminals on the rear of every speaker which permit bi-wiring if desired. For standard (non bi-wire) cable connection, leave links in place and use either pair of terminals (fig. 1).

If your speakers are wired incorrectly they will be out of phase and sound hollow and indistinct, with a weak bass. Re-check your connections for correct polarity and reverse the connections if necessary

Bi-wiring sends the bass and treble frequencies down separate speaker cables, resulting in a clearer, more focused sound. To bi-wire each speaker loosen the upper pair of terminals and allow the binding post links to disconnect (fig. 2). Use two runs of cable, or specific bi-wire cable, between the amplifier and each pair of terminals

fig. 1

Observing polarity is of the utmost importance while connecting your loudspeakers. Ensure that the red (+) terminals on your amplification system are connected to the red (+) on the speaker, and black (-) on your amplification system to black (-) on your speakers.

fig. 2

Important note

Always unplug all A.C. powered components before making any loud- speaker or component connections. This will avoid the risk of electric shock or damage to your equipment.

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