Connecting Speakers - Optimus STAV-3580 Owner's Manual

Preparing Your Receiver

Connecting Speakers

Follow these guidelines when you select
and connect speakers.
• Be sure you properly connect all
speakers.
• Do not connect two pairs of speakers
to a single set of terminals (A or B) at
the same time. When you use two
pairs of speakers, connect one set to
and one set to
Speakers A
• Optimus and other high-quality speak-
ers have color-coded speaker termi-
nals (red for positive polarity and
black for negative polarity). Use these
color-coded terminals as a guide to
help you properly connect the speak-
ers to the receiver.
• Use 16-gauge (or larger) speaker wire
for all speaker connections, and con-
sider possible speaker
before you decide how much speaker
wire you need.
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Preparing the Speaker Wires
Speaker wire consists of two conductors (individual wires) encased in insulation
and is usually color-coded or marked with a ridge along one side so you can
identify each conductor. Use these markings as a guide to help you properly
connect the speakers to your receiver.
Follow these steps to prepare the speaker wires.
.
Speakers B
1. Cut the speaker wires to the necessary length.
locations
2. Separate the wires about 4 inches on each end.
3. Using a wire stripper, carefully strip about
end of each conductor.
4. Twist the end of each conductor to secure any loose wire strands.
Conductor
Conductor
Surround
Speakers
R
R L
R
T
A
B
T
R
CENTER REAR
R SPEAKER SPEAKERS FRONT SPEAKERS
Center Speaker
Front B Speakers
Front A Speakers
Wire Strand
Wire Strands
3
/ inch of insulation from the
4
Left
L
A
B
L
Left
Left