Yamaha NS 777 Owner's Manual - Page 3

CONNECTIONS TO YOUR AMPLIFIER This speaker system is capable of standard connections and bi-wired connections. Before making connections, make sure that the amplifier is switched off. [Standard Connection] Leave the short bars in place when connecting. Short bar Loosen Tighten How to Connect: 1 Remove the insulation coating at the extremity of each speaker cable by twisting the coating off. Good No Good + NS-777/NS-555 (R) NS-777/NS-555 (L) Speaker output terminals of the amplifier SPEAKERS R + L A + B Amplifier or Receiver ICONNECTIONS • Connect the screw-type input terminals at the rear of the speaker to the speaker output terminals of the amplifier (or receiver) with the speaker cable. • Connect the (+) terminals on the amplifier (or receiver) and the speaker 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 your amplifier, 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. 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 to avoid damaging the speaker or the amplifier, or both of them. Using a Banana Plug Banana Plug ! 1 Remove the speaker terminal cover by gently pulling it toward you. 2 Tighten the terminal knob. 3 Simply insert the banana plug into the terminal. English 3