Yamaha HTR-6040 - Manual

HTR-6040 Receiver
Subwoofer Connection
CAUTION Receiver must not be plugged in while connecting subwoofer.
HTR-6040 Receiver
Connect RCA Cable Connect RCA cable 8 to subwoofer  . Set
subwoofer VOLUME control to half-way mark and POWER to OFF. Connect
RCA cable to receiver from subwoofer.
Speaker Connections
Quick-Connect Poster
YHT-680
Home Theater in a Box
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Cut speaker wire 7 to appropriate lengths for all speaker connections.
Connect speaker wire for front speakers  , and surround speakers  . The
positive (+) side of the wire with the white stripe attaches to the red
terminal. The negative (-) side attaches to the black terminal. (See your
HTR-6040 Owner’s Manual for more information on speaker wire connections.)
WARNING Please contact a reliable source about the best type of hardware
for your particular wall’s construction. Secure installation is the purchaser’s
responsibility. See your Owner’s Manual for additional precautions.
Connect Center Speaker Wire as shown. The positive (+) side of the
wire with the white stripe attaches to the red terminal. The negative (-)
side attaches to the black terminal. Place all speakers in desired location as
shown in Step 2, Room Layout.
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Connect Speaker Wire
Your System Room
Layout
Speaker Placement After connection of the speakers place them so they appear in the
approximate positions as shown in the diagram above.
Yamaha created this package to greatly enhance your audio and home theater enjoyment. This Quick-Connect
Poster will help you get started. Follow the steps to connect the speakers first. Then connect your DVD Player
and other components. Refer to your Owner’s Manuals as well as those that came with your other components
for complete instructions and precautions. Be sure that all components are not plugged in while making
connections. You will need the following which are not included in the package: Phillips screwdriver, wire
cutter/stripper, optional for wall mounting: brackets, toggle bolts, molly anchor screws or sheet metal screws.
Connect Front Speakers Positive (+) side of the wire with white stripe
attaches to (+) terminal. Negative (-) side attaches to (-) terminal.
CAUTION Receiver must not be plugged in while connecting speakers.
Connect Center Speaker Positive (+) side of the wire with white
stripe attaches to (+) terminal. Negative (-) side attaches to (-) terminal.
CAUTION Receiver must not be plugged in while connecting speakers.
Connect Antennas to Receiver Locate AM loop antenna and indoor
FM antenna. Keeping receiver unplugged, connect as shown. For more
information about obtaining clear reception and grounding, see your
Owner’s Manual.
Connect Center Speaker Wire
HTR-6040 Receiver
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Connect Surround Speakers Positive (+) side of the wire with white
stripe attaches to (+) terminal. Negative (-) side attaches to (-) terminal.
CAUTION Receiver must not be plugged in while connecting speakers.
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HTR-6040 Receiver
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YST-SW012 Subwoofer
Antenna Connection
Indoor
FM Antenna
AM Loop Antenna
HTR-6040 Receiver
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Inspect Contents After unpacking, inspect the contents to confirm you have the above items:  two front
speakers,  two surround speakers,  one center speaker,  subwoofer,  HTR-6040 A/V Receiver with remote
control, 6 DV-S5950 DVD player with remote control, 7 speaker wire, 8 subwoofer RCA cable, 9 audio/video
RCA cable. Also included, but not shown, are AM and FM antennas, YPAO microphone and related Owner’s Manuals.
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