04Connecting up
Connecting the speakers (VSX-515)
A complete setup of eight speakers (including the subwoofer) is shown below, but everyone’s home setup will vary. Simply connect the speakers you have in the manner shown below. The receiver will work with just two stereo speakers (the front speakers in the diagram) but using at least three speakers is recommended, and a complete setup is best for surround sound. If you’re not using a subwoofer, change the front speaker setting (see Speaker setting on page 48) to LARGE.
Make sure you connect the speaker on the right to the right terminal and the speaker on the left to the left terminal. Also make sure the positive and negative
those on the speakers.1 You can use speakers with a nominal impedance between
Be sure to complete all connections before connecting this unit to the AC power source.
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INPUT
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1Twist exposed wire strands together.
2Loosen terminal and insert exposed wire.
3Tighten terminal.
Note
1If you are using only one surround back speaker, connect the positive wire to the right channel (+) terminal, and the negative wire to the left channel
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