Speaker Connection; Connecting The Speaker Cables - Denon AVR-E400 Owner's Manual

Speaker connection

Here we connect the speakers in the room to this unit.
This section explains how to connect them using typical examples.
n Connecting 7.1-channel speakers using surround back speakers (vpage 81)
n Connecting 7.1-channel speakers using front height speakers (vpage 82)
n Connecting 6.1-channel speakers using one surround back speaker (vpage 83)
n Connecting 5.1-channel speakers (vpage 84)
n Connecting 2.1-channel speakers (vpage 85)
NOTE
• Disconnect this unit's power plug from the power outlet before connecting the speakers. Also,
turn off the subwoofer.
• Connect so that the speaker cable core wires do not protrude from the speaker terminal. The
protection circuit may be activated if the core wires touch the rear panel or if the + and – sides
touch each other (vpage 143 "Protection Circuit").
• Never touch the speaker terminals while the power cord is connected. Doing so could result
in electric shock. When the "Setup Assistant" is running, follow the instructions in the "Setup
Assistant" screen for making connections. (Power is not supplied to the speaker terminals while
the "Setup Assistant" is running.)
• Use speakers with the speaker impedances shown below.
Speaker terminals Speaker impedance
FRONT
CENTER
6 – 16 Ω/ohms
SURROUND
SURROUND BACK
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Connecting the speaker cables

Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and + (red) and – (black) polarities on the speakers being
connected to this unit, and be sure to connect the channels and polarities correctly.
1
Peel off about 3/8 inch (10 mm) of sheathing from the tip of the
speaker cable, then either twist the core wire tightly or terminate
it.
2
Press the speaker terminal to show the terminal hole.
3
Release your finger from the speaker terminal to fix the speaker
cable.
Cables used for connections
Audio cable (sold separately)
Speaker cable Subwoofer cable
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Connecting the subwoofer
Use a subwoofer cable to connect the subwoofer.