Marantz ER2500 User Guide - Page 15

ENGLISH CONNECTIONS PRECAUTIONS CONCERNING CONNECTIONS • Use only a 120V AC power source for ER2500U, and a 230V AC power source for ER2500S. Using any other power source could cause a fire or electric shock. • Always grasp the power plug when unplugging or plugging in the power cord. • Complete all connections before plugging in the power cord. • Be sure to make a distinction between the left (white) and right (red) audio cable plugs when connecting them. • When connecting this unit to other audio equipment, read the operation manual for that equipment carefully for details on how to make the correct connections. CONNECTING 5.1/6.1CH SPEAKER SYSTEM SS2500 (OPTIONAL) The 5.1/6.1ch speaker system SS2500 consists of the following speakers. (See the labels of each speakers.) • Front Speaker L/R (SS2500F) x 2 • Center Speaker (SS2500C) x 1 • Surround L Speaker (SS2500SL) x 1 • Surround R Speaker (SS2500SR) x 1 • Subwoofer (SS2500SW) x 1 1. Locate those speakers as shown below. Surround-Left Phantom Surround- Back Sub woofer Front Left Center Approx. 40˚ Surround-Right Front Right Front left and right speakers We recommend to set the front L and R speakers with 45-60 degrees from the listening position. Center speaker We recommend to set the front line of the center speaker with the front L/R speakers. Surround left and right speakers include phantom surround back speaker Place the speakers right beside of the listening position or a little backward. Subwoofer We recommend to use a subwoofer to have maximum bass effect. Subwoofer bears only low frequency range so you can place it vertically or horizontally, anywhere in the room. Note: • Pay special attention for the following speakers placements. Surround L and Surround R Speakers. Place the Surround Speaker L (SS2500SL) to your left side and the Surround R Speaker (SS2500SR) to your right side. Do not interchange left and right. Center Speaker Lay the Center Speaker(SS2500C) on the tray attached as an accessory. Tray Subwoofer • Vertical Setting • Horizontal Setting Cushion 2. Connect Speaker to Unit. ( p12) Connect the speakers to the corresponding speaker terminals of the ER2500 using colored cords supplied. CONNECTING SPEAKER CORD TO UNIT 1. Push the terminal lever in the direction of the arrow, and keep this condition. 2. Insert the bare part of the cord into the hole in the side of each terminal. 3. Put the terminal lever back, and make sure it is fastened securely by pulling the cord lightly. 1. 2. 3. CONNECTING SPEAKER CORD TO 5.1/ 6.1CH SPEAKER SYSTEM SS2500 1. Loosen the knob by turning counterclockwise. 2. Insert the bare part of the cord into the hole in the side of each terminal. 3. Tighten the knob by turning clockwise to secure the cable. 1. 2. 3. Caution: • Be sure to use speakers with the specified impedance shown on the rear panel of this unit. • To prevent damage to circuitry, do not let the bare speaker cords touch each other and do not let them touch any metal part of this unit. • Do not touch the speaker terminals when the power is on. It may cause electric shocks. • Do not connect more than one speaker cord to one speaker terminal. Doing so may damage this unit. Note: • Be sure to connect the positive and negative cords for the speaker properly. If they are miss-connected, the signal phase will reversed and the signal quality will be corrupted. SPECIAL INSTRUCTION FOR SURROUND L AND SURROUND R SPEAKERS. The upper two terminals are for the Surround Back connection for both Surround L (SS2500SL) and Surround R (SS2500SR) speakers. Connect the brown cord supplied (separation cord for Surround Back) referring the label on rear of the cabinet. 11