Connecting The Speaker Cables; Connecting The Speakers - Pioneer VSX-1023-K Quick Start Manual

Connecting up

Connecting the speakers

The receiver will work with just two stereo speakers (the front speakers in the diagram) but using
at least three speakers is recommended, and a complete setup is best for surround sound.
To achieve the best possible surround sound, install your speakers as shown below.
5.1 channel surorund system:
R
L
SW
C
SR
SL

Connecting the speaker cables

Make sure you connect the speaker on
the right to the right (R) terminal and the
speaker on the left to the left (L) terminal.
Also make sure the positive and negative
(+/–) terminals on the receiver match those
on the speakers.
CAUTION
• Before making or changing
connections, switch off the power and
disconnect the power cord from the AC
outlet.
• These speaker terminals carry
HAZARDOUS LIVE voltage. To prevent
the risk of electric shock when
connecting or disconnecting the
speaker cables, disconnect the power
cord before touching any uninsulated
parts.
2
L – Front Left
C – Center
R – Front Right
SL – Surround Left
SR – Surround Right
SW – Subwoofer
• In addition, surround back speakers, front
height speakers or Speaker B (VSX-1023
only) can also be connected.
1
Twist exposed wire strands together.
2
Loosen terminal and insert exposed wire.
3
Tighten terminal.
1 2 3
10 mm
(3/8 in.)
Connect the wires to the B-Speaker terminals of
VSX-1023 and the center and surround speaker
terminals of VSX-523 as shown below:
1
Twist exposed wire strands together.
2
Push open the tabs and insert exposed
wire.
3
Release the tabs.
1 2 3
10 mm
(3/8 in.)
After installing the speakers, connect them as shown below.
LINE LEVEL
INPUT
Subwoofer (SW)
Front Right (R)
Surround Right
The type of center and surround speaker terminals for VSX-523 is different from this diagram.
You can use speakers with a nominal impedance between 6  and 16 .
VSX-823
Center (C) Front Left (L)
Surround Left
(SR) (SL)