Sonance C4630 SE Source Output Connections, Speaker Connections, Use Good Speaker Wire

C4630 SE HOME AUDIO SYSTEM

Source Output Connections

For Recording: Connect a stereo RCA audio cable from one set of C4630 SE L&R Source Output jacks to the record inputs on the recording device. This allows the source component connected to the corresponding Source Input jacks to be recorded.

When Using M ultiple C4630 SE Controllers: In a system that incorporates multiple C4630 SEs, you can feed up to four common sources to any or all of the controllers.

1.Designate one C4630 SE as the PRIMARY controller and the others as SECONDARY controllers.

2.Connect the source components to the Source Inputs on the PRIMARY C4630 SE as described above.

3.For each source that you want to feed to the SECONDARY controllers, connect a stereo RCA audio cable from its Source Output Jacks on the PRIMARY C4630 SE to the corresponding set of Source Input jacks on the SECONDARY C4630 SE (SOURCE 1 OUT to SOURCE 1 IN, etc.). You can repeat this for up to four C4630 SE Controllers (24 zones). This will feed audio from up to four common sources to all zones in an expanded system.

Speaker Connections

CAUTION: Always unplug the controller’s power cord from the wall outlet before making or changing source or speaker connections.

Use Good Speaker Wire

For the best sound you should never use thin-gauge speaker wire – it will constrict the sound and diminish bass response. We recommend that you use premium Sonance MediaLinQ speaker cable, which also complies with UL fire rating codes. You may also experiment with audiophile brands of speaker cable, but be sure to check local codes governing wire that may be installed within walls or ceilings. Use at least 18 AWG speaker wire for runs up to 50’, at least 16 AWG for runs up to 100’ and at least 14 AWG for runs up to 250’.

Wiring the Speaker Connectors

The C4630 SE’s speaker outputs are rated for 8-ohm nominal speakers.

1.Run speaker wire from each speaker to the controller location. We recommend that you mark each wire’s positive (‘+’) and negative (‘–’) leads, its channel (left or right) and which zone it is from so that you can connect it to the proper speaker terminals.

2.Strip no more than ¼” of insulation from each speaker lead. Twist the strands or tin the exposed wire with solder to ensure that there are no stray strands. (Stray strands that touch each other or touch the controller chassis can cause a short-circuit that can dam- age the amplifier.)

3.The C4630 SE has six removable 4-wire speaker connectors (one for each zone) that can accept wire up to 14AWG. The connector features set screws that secure the wires.

4.Insert the exposed portions of the speaker wires into the terminal openings. Make sure to insert the ‘+’ and ‘–’ leads into the correct openings, as shown in Figure 5.

5.After making sure that there are no stray wires touching each other, tighten the set screws to secure the wires, as shown in Figure 6, on page 13.

Use

Screwdriver

to Tighten

Set Screws

L+L–R–R+

Figure 5:

Wiring the Removable

Speaker Connectors

12