Bose 901 Series VI Loud Owner's guide - Page 9

English Setting Up Figure 4 Connecting the speakers to the receiver Checking the speaker connections Make sure the terminal knurled nut is tightened down firmly. Any gap between the wire and terminal can cause heat build up. Check to be sure the wires are connected positive to positive (+ to +) and negative to negative (- to -). Make sure no loose strands of wire touch across terminals, which can cause short circuits. Receiver L R +- +- Equalizer Connections There are two options for connecting the equalizer. Your choice depends on the type of ­receiver you own and whether you plan to use the system primarily for stereo or for home theater enjoyment. Stereo/non-home theater use (tape monitor connections) The Bose® 901® active equalizer connects directly to your receiver through the tape monitor connection. If your receiver has more than one tape connection, use the second one (TAPE 2). To connect a tape deck, use the additional set of inputs and outputs located on the back of the 901 active equalizer marked TAPE RECORDER CONNECTIONS. The TAPE MONITOR switch on the front of the receiver lets you switch the equalizer in and out of the signal path. This is important when you want to play conventional, non-equalized speakers or headphones attached to your receiver. See Using other equipment on page 13. Note: If your receiver is designed for home theater use, it may not have a Tape Monitor switch. If not, you must use a PRE AMP OUT/MAIN AMP IN connection. This may also be called the ADAPTER or SIGNAL PROCESSOR connection. Refer to "Home theater use (PRE AMP OUT/ MAIN AMP IN)" on page 10 for instructions on how to connect for home theater use. 1. Disconnect any external tape deck or signal processor connected to the tape monitor ­connection. 2. Use the twin cable assemblies (with two connectors at each end) that are supplied with the equalizer. Use the red connector for the right (R) channel connections and the other connector for the left (L) channel connections.