Connecting Speakers - Onkyo FR-X7A Instruction Manual

Connecting Speakers

Connecting the speakers
• Connect the right channel speaker to the R speaker connector on the FR-X7A, and the left channel speaker to
the L speaker connector.
• Connect the "+" connector on each speaker to the "+" connectors on the FR-X7A, and connect the "–" connec-
tor on each speaker to the "–" connectors on the FR-X7A. Use the red wires of the included speaker cables to
connect the "+" connectors.
Right channel
speaker
Speaker
cable
• To prevent damage to circuits, never short-circuit
the positive (+) and negative (–) speaker wires.
Placement
The sound quality a speaker system reproduces var-
ies greatly depending on room construction and area
of the room in which it is installed, as well as the loca-
tion and size of the furniture. For better-quality sound,
observe the following precautions.
• Placing the speaker system directly on the floor can
result in undesirable boom, that is, sound with extremely
heavy bass. Place each speaker on a speaker stand,
concrete blocks, bricks or a rigid bookshelf.
• High-quality bass sound cannot be obtained if the
speakers are not seated on a stable speaker stand
or other base.
• Insert thin discs of cork or metal (such as coins) to
stabilize the speakers.
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Left channel
speaker
Red wire
SPEAKERS SPEAKERS
R L
SPEAKERS SPEAKERS
ANTENNA DIGITAL SUB
R L
WOOFER
FM
IN OUT
75
AM
OPTICAL PRE OUT
R L
IN
LINE
OUT
TAPE
IN
OUT
CD/MD TUNER AMPLIFIER
CDR
IN
OUT
IN
REMOTE
CONTROL
R L
PROCESSOR
1. Peel the insulation to expose
about 10 mm of the core wire
and twist the core wire.
2. Pull down the lever and insert
the tip of the speaker cable.
3. Release the lever to affix the
wire
• Do not connect the speaker cord to the L and R
connectors at the same time (i.e., 1). Do not con-
nect more than two speaker connectors to the
same speaker (i.e., 2).
i.e., 1
SPEAKERS
+ — — +
R L
• To obtain a deeper bass sound, mount the speak-
ers on lower speaker stands and place them in front
of a wall of sufficient rigidity.
• In many rooms, the furniture and walls affect the
reproduced sound quality. For stereo sound reproduc-
tion, placing the right and left speakers in the same
relative position produces the best results. If they are
placed in extremely different positions, the right- and
left- channel balance will be adversely affected.
• The ideal placement of the speaker system is as
follows: Imagine an equilateral triangle and position
the right and left speakers on both ends of the
base. The ideal listening position is at or slightly to
the rear of the triangle apex.
• Glazed doors or surrounding walls in front of the
speaker system may resonate specific frequency
ranges due to reflected sound. To eliminate this reso-
nance, place some sound-absorbing material, such
as a thick curtain, in front of the doors or walls.
Tip
• The speaker cabinet is made of wood and is therefore
sensitive to extreme temperatures and humidity. Avoid
placing the speakers in locations subject to direct sunlight,
or in smoky or humid places.
• Place the unit on a rigid, level surface.
i.e., 2
SPEAKERS
+ — — +
R L