Pioneer VSX-9700S Operating Instructions Manual page 23

REAR PANEL FACILITIES
@) FRONT AMP jacks
[PRE-OUT]
When a separate power amplifier is used to drive the front speakers,
connect the power amplifier to these jacks.
[POWER IN]
When a separate pre-amplifier is connected and this unit is used as
power amplifier, connect the pre-amplifier to these jacks.
@ FRONT SPEAKERS terminals
A: Connect to a first set of speakers.
B: Connect to a second set of speakers.
Please refer to item @3) Front speakers impedance selector switch.
@) Front speakers impedance selector switch
Set this switch to match the impedance of your speakers.
position position
@ ®
AORB_J {f_AORB;
49 TO LESS THAN 8 8 Q OR MORE
A + B; 8 O OR MORE
[1] When using one pair of speakers:
8 2 or more
[i] When using two pairs of speakers:
Select @ as the selector switch position and use speakers having
impedance of 8 Q or more.
NOTE:
Turn off the receiver's power before changing the impedance selector
Switch setting.
REAR SPEAKERS terminals
Connect the rear speakers to these terminals.
Speaker impedance
Connect speaker systems with a nominal impedance of between 8 and
1629.
NOTE:
Do not allow any of the cord's conductors to protrude from the terminals
or touch any other conductors. Malfunctioning or breakdowns may
occur when conductors come into contact with each other.
@) AC Power cord
Connect to AC wall socket.
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