Yamaha NS-6490 Owners Manual - Page 2

CONNECTIONS TO YOUR AMPLIFIER Before making connections, make sure that the amplifier is switched off. Connections • Connect the input terminals at the rear of the speakers to the speaker output terminals of the amplifier (or receiver) with the provided speaker cables. • Connect the (+) terminals on both the amplifier (or receiver) and the speakers using one side of the cable. Connect the (-) terminals on both components using the other side of the cable. • Connect one speaker to the left (marked L) terminals of the amplifier (or receiver) , and another speaker to the right (marked R) terminals, making sure not to reverse the polarity (+, -). If one speaker is connected with reversed polarity, the sound will be unnatural and lack bass. How to Connect: [U.S.A. Model] [Europe, China and General models] Black (-) - -+ Press + Red (+) Loosen Tighten Black (-) Red (+) Speaker (R) Speaker (L) Speaker (R) Speaker (L) Speakers output terminals of the amplifier SPEAKERS R +- L A -+ B Speakers output terminals of the amplifier SPEAKERS R +- L A -+ B Amplifier or Receiver Amplifier or Receiver 1 Remove the insulation coating at the extremity of each 1 Remove the insulation coating at the extremity of each speaker cable by twisting the coating off. speaker cable by twisting the coating off. 2 Press and hold the terminal's tab, as shown in the figure. 3 Release your finger from the tab to allow it to lock securely on the cable's wire end. 4 Test the firmness of the connection by pulling lightly on the cable at the terminal. Note Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each other as this could damage the speaker or the amplifier, or both of them. 2 2 Loosen the terminal knob. 3 Insert the bare wire. 4 Tighten the knob and secure the cable. Test the firmness of the connection by pulling lightly on the cable at the terminal. Note Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each other as this could damage the speaker or the amplifier, or both of them.