Optimus STS 600 manual Connecting To An Amplifier, Cautions

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CONNECTING TO AN AMPLIFIER

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Where and how you position your speakers has a great effect on the overall sound of your system.

For the best stereo effect, position each speaker an equal distance from the center of your listening area.

speaker’s maximum power rating (see “Specifications”).

To avoid any damage to the speaker or amplifier/receiver, turn off the amplifier/receiver before making connections.

Your local RadioShack store has a wide selection of speaker wire. We rec- ommend you use color-coded or marked wire to help you correctly con- nect the wire. Some color-coded wires have a stripe running down one side of the conductors. Some marked wires have ridges along one side of the con- ductors.

If you must place speakers farther apart than recommended, you can turn them slightly toward each other to achieve a more realistic effect.

For a slight increase in bass response, place your speakers against a wall or in a corner.

Avoid placing your speakers on a sur- face that absorbs sound, such as thick carpeting.

Experiment to find the best setup for your sound system.

With a pair of speakers in their approx- imate locations, measure the distance from each speaker to the amplifier. Use 18-gauge speaker wire or lamp cord for distances up to 50 feet. For greater dis- tances, use 16-gauge wire.

1.Split apart about 4 inches of speaker wire on each end.

CONNECTING TO AN AMPLIFIER

Cautions:

You can use an amplifier/receiver with a power handling rating higher than that of the speaker, but take care never to exceed the

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2.Use a wire stripper to strip 1/4 inch of insulation from each wire end. Twist the loose wire strands to pre- vent the wires from shorting.

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Optimus STS 600 manual Connecting To An Amplifier, Cautions