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Connecting speakers How to connect speakers VVPrecautions when making connections oo After completing all other connections, insert the power plug into a power outlet. oo Carefully read the manuals of the devices that you are connecting and follow their instructions when making connections. 1 Remove about one centimeter of insulation from the end of the speaker cable and twist the core wires well. 2 Turn the terminal cap counterclockwise to loosen it. 3 Insert the wire into the hole in the terminal post and turn the terminal cap clockwise to securely connect it. ATTENTION oo This unit is compatible with speakers that have 4-8Ω nominal impedance. If speakers with impedance of less than 4 Ω are used, the protection circuit could operate, causing sound output to stop. In some cases, this unit or the speakers could be damaged. oo The red speaker terminals are positive (¥) and the black speaker terminals are negative (^). Generally, the ¥ wire of the speaker cable is marked to distinguish it from the ^ wire of the cable. Connect the marked wire to the red ¥ terminal and the unmarked wire to the black ^ terminal. oo If the exposed core wires at the tips of the speaker cables should touch other cables or terminals, an electrical short might occur. oo Never allow speaker cables to cause a short. oo To prevent hum and noise, avoid bundling the cables together with the AC power cord or other cables. oo Connect it so that none of the wire insulation is touching the terminal. 4 Confirm that the cable is fastened securely by gen- tly pulling the cable. Connecting with banana plugs You can also make connections using commercially-available banana plugs. First, connect the banana plugs to the speaker cables and then connect the plugs to the terminals. oo Keep the caps tightened when in use. oo Carefully read the instructions for the banana plugs that you are using. Notice about the European model In accordance with European safety regulations, connecting banana plugs to speaker terminals is not allowed on European models. The holes into which banana plugs could be inserted have been covered with black caps. Connect speakers using bare wires or spade lugs. If a black cap should become separated from its terminal, return it to its original position. 12

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Precautions when making connections
o
After completing all other connections, insert the power plug
into a power outlet°
o
Carefully read the manuals of the devices that you are connect-
ing and follow their instructions when making connections°
ATTENTION
o
This unit is compatible with speakers that have 4–8Ω nominal
impedance° If speakers with impedance of less than 4 Ω are used,
the protection circuit could operate, causing sound output to
stop° In some cases, this unit or the speakers could be damaged°
o
The red speaker terminals are positive (
¥
) and the black
speaker terminals are negative (
^
)° Generally, the
¥
wire of the
speaker cable is marked to distinguish it from the
^
wire of the
cable° Connect the marked wire to the red
¥
terminal and the
unmarked wire to the black
^
terminal°
o
If the exposed core wires at the tips of the speaker cables should
touch other cables or terminals, an electrical short might occur°
o
Never allow speaker cables to cause a short°
o
To prevent hum and noise, avoid bundling the cables together
with the AC power cord or other cables°
How to connect speakers
1
Remove about one centimeter of insulation from
the end of the speaker cable and twist the core
wires well.
2
Turn the terminal cap counterclockwise to loosen
it.
3
Insert the wire into the hole in the terminal post
and turn the terminal cap clockwise to securely
connect it.
o
Connect it so that none of the wire insulation is touching
the terminal°
4
Confirm that the cable is fastened securely by gen-
tly pulling the cable.
Connecting with banana plugs
You can also make connections using commercially-available
banana plugs° First, connect the banana plugs to the speaker cables
and then connect the plugs to the terminals°
o
Keep the caps tightened when in use°
o
Carefully read the instructions for the banana plugs that you are
using°
Notice about the European model
In accordance with European safety regulations, connecting
banana plugs to speaker terminals is not allowed on European
models° The holes into which banana plugs could be inserted
have been covered with black caps° Connect speakers using
bare wires or spade lugs° If a black cap should become separated
from its terminal, return it to its original position°
Connecting speakers