Getting Started - Mordaunt Short 500 Series THX Owner's Manual

GETTING STARTED

Connecting your MS500 THX Select System
Please do not compromise the performance of your system by using infe-
rior quality cables. Mordaunt-Short recommends that high quality cables
of 16 gauge or higher be used. Your professional dealer will give you
good advice.
There are two pairs of terminals on the rear of every speaker which
permit bi-wiring if desired. For standard (non bi-wire) cable connection,
leave links in place and use either pair of terminals (fig. 1).
Observing polarity is of the utmost importance while connecting your
loudspeakers. Ensure that the red (+) terminals on your amplification
system are connected to the red (+) on the speaker, and black (-) on
your amplification system to black (-) on your speakers.
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fig. 1
If your speakers are wired incorrectly they will be out of phase and sound
hollow and indistinct, with a weak bass. Re-check your connections for
correct polarity and reverse the connections if necessary
Bi-wiring sends the bass and treble frequencies down separate speaker
cables, resulting in a clearer, more focused sound. To bi-wire each speaker
loosen the upper pair of terminals and allow the binding post links to
disconnect (fig. 2). Use two runs of cable, or specific bi-wire cable,
between the amplifier and each pair of terminals
Important note
Always unplug all A.C. powered components before making any loud-
speaker or component connections. This will avoid the risk of electric
shock or damage to your equipment.
fig. 2