CONNECTIONS

Connecting speakers

Be sure to connect the left channel (L), right channel (R), “+” (red) and “–” (black) properly.

CAUTION

Before connecting the speakers, make sure that the power of this unit is off.

1 Remove approximately 10 mm (3/8 in) of

Connecting the banana plug

(U.S.A., Canada, Australia and General

insulation from the end of each speaker

models only)

cable and twist the exposed wires of the

First, tighten the knob and then insert the banana plug into

cable together to prevent short circuits.

the end of the corresponding terminal.

10 mm (3/8 in)

 

 

Banana plug

2Unscrew the knob.

Red: positive (+)

Black: negative (–)

Notes

One or two speaker sets can be connected to this unit. If you use only one speaker set, connect it to either the SPEAKERS A or B terminals.

Use speakers with the specified impedance shown on the rear panel of this unit.

3Insert one bare wire into the hole in the side of each terminal.

Red: positive (+)

Black: negative (–)

4Tighten the knob to secure the wire.

Red: positive (+)

Black: negative (–)

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Yamaha RX-397 owner manual Connecting speakers, Connecting the banana plug