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SPEAKER SETUP Connecting the speakers Be sure to connect the left channel (L), right channel (R), "+" (red) and "-" (black) properly. If the connections are faulty, no sound will be heard from the speakers, and if the polarity of the speaker connections is incorrect, the sound will be unnatural and lack bass. CAUTION • Use speakers with the specified impedance shown on the rear panel of this unit. • Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each other or any metal part of this unit. This could damage this unit and/ or the speakers. If necessary, use the SET MENU to change the speaker mode settings according to the number and size of the speakers in your configuration after you finish connecting your speakers. I Speaker cables 10 mm (3/8") A speaker cord is actually a pair of insulated cables running side by side. One cable is colored or shaped differently, perhaps with a stripe, groove or ridge. 1 1 2 Remove approximately 10 mm (3/8") of insulation from each of the speaker cables. Twist the exposed wires of the cable together to prevent short circuits. 2 I Connecting to the SPEAKERS terminals Red: positive (+) Black: negative (-) 2 1 (Europe and U.K. models) 3 1 2 3 1 Unscrew the knob. Insert one bare wire into the hole in the side of each terminal. Tighten the knob to secure the wire. (Other models) Red: positive (+) Black: negative (-) 3 2 1 2 3 y Open the tab. Insert one bare wire into the hole of each terminal. Return the tab to secure the wire. Banana plug (U.S.A., Canada, Australia, China, Korea and General models) • Banana plug connections are also possible. First, open the tab and then insert the banana plug connector into the end of the corresponding terminal. (U.S.A. model) I MAIN SPEAKERS terminals A front speaker system can be connected to these terminals. I REAR SPEAKERS terminals A rear speaker system can be connected to these terminals. I CENTER SPEAKER terminals A center speaker can be connected to these terminals. 10