Yamaha NS-C444 MCXSP10 Manual - Page 2

CONNECTIONS TO YOUR AMPLIFIER Before making connections, make sure that the amplifier is switched off. Black (-) Loosen Tighten Red (+) Note Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each other to avoid damaging the speaker or the amplifier, or both of them. [Using a Banana Plug] Banana Plug  ! Speaker CENTER + Amprifier or Receiver CONNECTIONS • Connect the screw-type input terminals at the rear of the speaker to the speaker output terminals of the amplifier (or receiver) with the speaker cable. • Connect the (+) terminals on the amplifier (or receiver) and the speaker using one side of the cable. Connect the (-) terminals on both components using the other side of the cable. • Connect the speaker to the center terminals of the amplifier (or receiver) making sure not to reverse the polarity (+, -). If the speaker is connected with reversed polarity, the sound will be unnatural and lack bass. How to Connect: 1 Remove the insulation coating at the extremity of each speaker cable by twisting the coating off. Good No Good 1 Remove the speaker terminal cover by gently pulling it toward you. 2 Tighten the terminal knob. 3 Simply insert the banana plug into the terminal. REMOVING THE FRONT COVER The front cover is fastened to the enclosure at four points and can be removed if desired. To remove the cover, hold on to both sides and slowly pull straight away from the speaker. To reattach, line up the four pegs on the inside surface of the cover with the four corresponding holes on the speaker and push gently. Note When the cover is removed, take care not to touch the speaker units with your hands or to exert excessive force with tools. 2 Loosen the terminal knob. 3 Insert the bare wire. 4 Tighten the knob and secure the cable. Test the firmness of the connection by pulling lightly on the cable at the terminal. 2