Marantz PM8005 Owner's Manual in English - Page 16

Contents Connections Speaker connection Playback NOTE • Disconnect this unit's power plug from the power outlet before connecting the speakers. • Connect so that the speaker cable core wires do not protrude from the speaker terminal. The protection circuit may be activated if the core wires touch the rear panel or if the + and - sides touch each other (vpage 39 "Protection circuit"). • Never touch the speaker terminals while the power cord is connected. • Use speakers with impedances within the ranges shown below to suit how they are used. Speakers used SPEAKERS A (Standard connection) SPEAKERS B SPEAKERS A and SPEAKERS B SPEAKERS A and SPEAKERS B (for bi-wiring connections) Impedance 4 - 16 Ω/ohms 4 - 16 Ω/ohms 8 - 16 Ω/ohms 4 - 16 Ω/ohms Spade lug connector When using a banana plug Tighten the speaker terminal firmly before inserting the banana plug. Settings Tips Appendix Connecting the speakers cables Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and + (red) and - (white) polarities on the speakers being connected to the unit, and be sure to connect the channels and polarities correctly. 1 Peel off about 3/8 inch (10 mm) of sheathing from the tip of the speaker cable, then either twist the core wire tightly or apply solder to it. 2 Turn the speaker terminal counterclockwise to loosen it. 3 Insert the speaker cable's core wire to all the way into the speaker terminal. 4 Turn the speaker terminal clockwise to tighten it. Front panel Rear panel Remote 16 Index