Yamaha NS-P280 Owner's Manual - Page 8

Connecting the speakers Caution: Make sure the power cables for the subwoofer and your other AV components are disconnected from the AC wall outlets before making any connections. Connection diagram Surround speakers Right Left SPEAKERS SURROUND CENTER FRONT B Center speaker D D/ OUT D-R (REC) OUTPUT SUB WOOFR FRONT A Amplifier DOCK DIGITAL INPUT OPTICAL CD DTV/ CBL COMPONENT VIDEO DVD DTV/CBL DVR MONITOR OUT PR OUT DVD DTV/CBL HDMI VIDEO PB DVD DTV/CBL DVR MONITOR IN OUT OUT Y MULTI CH INPUT FRONT SURROUND CENTER DVD DTV/CBL AUDIO DVR CD IN OUT COAXIAL DVD SUBWOOFER ANTENNA AM GND FM UNBAL. IN MD/ OUT (PLAY) CD-R (REC) OUTPUT SUB WOOFR SPEAKERS CENTER FRONT B FRONT A Subwoofer To AC wall outlet Right Left Front speakers Note: The exact layout of the speaker terminals depends on your amplifier. ■ Preparing the speaker cables Once you've positioned the speakers, you'll need to cut the 25-meter (82 ft.) speaker cable to make five cables for connecting the two front speakers, center speaker, and the two surround speakers. 1 Cut the included speaker cable to suitable lengths for the front, center, and surround speakers. You need five cables. 2 Remove about 10 mm (3/8") of insulation from the end of each speaker wire. 3 En 3 Twist the bare wires tightly. 10 mm (3/8") Good No Good Notes • Make the speaker cables as short as possible. Do not bundle or roll up excess cable. • Twist the bare wires tightly so the individual strands are not splayed. • Be careful not to injure yourself while preparing the speaker cables.