Yamaha YHT-580 Quick Connect Guide - Page 1

Quick-Connect Poster YHT-580 Home Theater in a Box Yamaha created this package to greatly enhance your audio and home theater enjoyment. This QuickConnect Poster will help you get started. Follow the steps to connect the speakers first. Then connect your other components. Refer to your Owner's Manuals as well as those that came with your other components for complete instructions and precautions. Be sure that all components are not plugged in while making connections. You will need the following which are not included in the package: Phillips screwdriver, wire cutter/stripper, optional for wall mounting: brackets, toggle bolts, molly anchor screws or sheet metal screws. 1 Your System 2 6 7 Room Layout   5   Inspect Contents After unpacking, inspect the contents to confirm you have the above items:  two front speakers,  two surround speakers,  one center speaker,  subwoofer,  HTR-6040 A/V Receiver with remote control, 6 speaker wire, 7 subwoofer RCA cable. Also included, but not shown, YPAO microphone, AM and FM antennas and related Owner's Manuals. 3 4  Speaker Placement After connection of the speakers place them so they appear in the approximate positions as shown in the diagram above. 5  5-7/8" 3 HTR-6040 Receiver Connect Speaker Wire Cut speaker wire 6 to appropriate lengths for all speaker connections. Connect speaker wire for front speaker , surround speakers , and subwoofer 4.The positive (+) side of the wire with the white stripe attaches to the red terminal. The negative (-) side attaches to the black terminal. (See your HTR-6040 Owner's Manual for more information on speaker wire connections.) Mount Surround Speakers (optional) Fasten mounting screws into a firm wall or wall support. Leave 1/4" space between head and wall. Hang the keyholes on the speaker backs on the protruding screws. WARNING Please contact a reliable source about the best type of hardware for your particular wall's construction. Secure installation is the purchaser's responsibility. See your Owner's Manual for additional precautions. Speaker Connections Connect Front Speakers Positive (+) side of the wire with white stripe attaches to (+) terminal. Negative (-) side attaches to (‑) terminal. CAUTION Receiver must not be plugged in while connecting speakers. 6 Connect Center Speaker Wire Connect Center Speaker Wire as shown. The positive (+) side of the wire with the white stripe attaches to the red terminal. The negative (-) side attaches to the black terminal. Place all speakers in desired location as shown in Step 2, Room Layout. HTR-6040 Receiver 7 8 4 Connect Surround Speakers Positive (+) side of the wire with white stripe attaches to (+) terminal. Negative (-) side attaches to (‑) terminal. CAUTION Receiver must not be plugged in while connecting speakers. YST-SW012 Subwoofer 9 AM Loop Antenna Indoor FM Antenna HTR-6040 Receiver HTR-6040 Receiver Connect Center Speaker Positive (+) side of the wire with white stripe attaches to (+) terminal. Negative (-) side attaches to (‑) terminal. CAUTION Receiver must not be plugged in while connecting speakers. HTR-6040 Receiver Subwoofer Connection Connect RCA Cable Connect RCA cable 7 to subwoofer . Set subwoofer VOLUME control to half-way mark and POWER to OFF. Connect RCA cable to receiver from subwoofer. CAUTION Receiver must not be plugged in while connecting subwoofer. Antenna Connection Connect Antennas to Receiver Locate AM loop antenna and indoor FM antenna. Keeping receiver unplugged, connect as shown. For more information about obtaining clear reception and grounding, see your Owner's Manual.