Basic Connections; Speaker Connections; Connecting The Speaker Cables - Marantz M-CR503 User Manual

Basic connections

This section explains how to connect speakers, recording
equipment, and antennas.
For other connections, see the sections below.
n The wireless receiver connection (vpage 19)
n USB memory device connection (vpage 20)
n iPod connection (vpage 20)
NOTE
• Do not plug in the power cord until all connections have been
completed.
• When making connections, also refer to the user guide of the other
components.
• Be sure to connect the left and right channels properly (left with left,
right with right).
• Do not bundle power supply cords together with connection cables.
Doing so can result in humming or noise.

Speaker connections

Audio cable (sold separately)
Pin-plug cable
(Black)
Speaker cable
q w w q
R L
Set the speaker output for the unit to match the speaker connections
made to terminals A and B (vpage 28 "Setting the speakers").
The default setting is SPEAKER A.
NOTE
Be sure to lower the audio volume before making speaker settings.

Connecting the speaker cables

Carefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and + (red) and –
(black) polarities on the speakers being connected to the unit, and be
sure to connect the channels and polarities correctly.
Peel off about 10 mm of sheathing
1
from the tip of the speaker cable, then
either twist the core wire tightly or
apply solder to it.
Turn the speaker terminal
2
counterclockwise to loosen it.
Insert the speaker cable's core wire to
3
all the way into the speaker terminal.
Turn the speaker terminal clockwise
4
to tighten it.
NOTE
• Use speakers with an impedance of 6 to 8 Ω. The protection circuit
Input terminals
may be activated if speakers with an impedance other than specifi ed
are used.
• Connect the speaker cables so they do not stick out of the speaker
terminals. The protection circuit may be activated if the wires
touch the rear panel or if the + and – sides touch each other
(vpage 10 "Protection circuit").
• Never touch the speaker terminals while the power supply is
connected. Doing so could result in electric shock.
Subwoofer with
built-in amp
ENGLISH
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