Sony SS-RC301 - Manual (Page 8)

Getting Started
Speaker System Hookups
Overview
This section describes how to connect your speakers to
the receiver. Although front (left and right) speakers
are required, center and rear speakers are optional.
Adding center and rear speakers will enhance the
surround effects. Connecting an active woofer will
increase bass response. For specific locations of the
terminals, see the illustration below.
SPEAKERS REAR
SPEAKERS
FRONT A
For optimum surround sound effect, place your
speakers as shown below.
Rear speaker
45“
□
What cords will i need?
Speaker cord (not supplied) (1 for each speaker)
(+)
(-)
(+)
(-)
Twist the stripped ends of the cord about 2/3 inch (15 mm).
Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate
terminal on the components; + to + and - to -. If the cords
are reversed, the sound will be distorted and will lack bass.
Hookups
Front Speakers
Front speaker
(R)
Receiver
eo
N m o o
■ r M
Front speaker
(L)
OO
W
Rear and center speakers
To avoid short-circuiting the speakers
Short-circuiting of the speakers may damage the
receiver. To prevent this, make sure to take the
following precautions when cormecting the speakers.
Make sure the stripped ends of each speaker cord does
not touch another speaker terminal or the stripped end
of another speaker cord.
Examples of poor conditions of the speaker cord:
Stripped speaker cord is touching another speaker
terminal.
R _
Stripped cords are touching each other due to excessive
removal of insulation
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