Optimus STS 600 - Manual (Page 2)

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Where and how you position your
speakers has a great effect on the
overall sound of your system.
For the best stereo effect, position
each speaker an equal distance from
the center of your listening area.
If you must place speakers farther
apart than recommended, you can turn
them slightly toward each other to
achieve a more realistic effect.
For a slight increase in bass response,
place your speakers against a wall or in
a corner.
Avoid placing your speakers on a sur-
face that absorbs sound, such as thick
carpeting.
Experiment to find the best setup for
your sound system.
CONNECTING TO AN
AMPLIFIER
Cautions:
• You can use an amplifier/receiver
with a power handling rating
higher than that of the speaker, but
take care never to exceed the
speaker’s maximum power rating
(see “Specifications”).
• To avoid any damage to the
speaker or amplifier/receiver, turn
off the amplifier/receiver before
making connections.
Your local RadioShack store has a
wide selection of speaker wire. We rec-
ommend you use color-coded or
marked wire to help you correctly con-
nect the wire. Some color-coded wires
have a stripe running down one side of
the conductors. Some marked wires
have ridges along one side of the con-
ductors.
With a pair of speakers in their approx-
imate locations, measure the distance
from each speaker to the amplifier. Use
18-gauge speaker wire or lamp cord for
distances up to 50 feet. For greater dis-
tances, use 16-gauge wire.
1. Split apart about 4 inches of
speaker wire on each end.
2. Use a wire stripper to strip 1 /
4
inch
of insulation from each wire end.
Twist the loose wire strands to pre-
vent the wires from shorting.
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