Niles Audio OS6.3Si - Manual (Page 17)

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CONNECTING THE LOUDSPEAKER
1. For each loudspeaker wire, separate the two conductors on each end so that at least 2
inches are free.
2. Strip away 1/2 inch of insulation from each conductor on each end.
3. If you have any connectors (gold pins or bananas) which you prefer to use, affix them
to the stripped wire ends now. Only gold-plated connectors should be used outside, as
they will not tarnish or corrode.
4. If using the bracket to attach to a solid surface, slide the loudspeaker onto the bracket.
Do not tighten the knobs completely. Angle the loudspeaker so that the rear terminals
are accessible.
5. Using correct polarity at the loudspeaker,
connect left- and right-channel wires to
the two sets of five-way binding posts,
as shown in
Figure 11. Connect the
other end of each loudspeaker wire to the
receiver (or amplifier) in the same way.
NOTE: OBSERVE CORRECT POLARITY: POSITIVE
(+) GOES TO THE RED POST AND NEGATIVE
(–) GOES TO THE BLACK POST. IF YOU ARE
UNSURE OF WIRE POLARITY, SEE THE SECTION
CHECKING LOUDSPEAKER PHASE
ON THE NEXT PAGE.
6. If required, attach the safety cable to the
loudspeaker enclosure. See Safety First
on page 10 for details.
7. Verify that the loudspeaker is in-phase (see Checking Loudspeaker Phase on
the next page).
8. Angle the loudspeaker for the best sound possible.
9. Tighten the bracket knobs by hand only.
NOTE: DO NOT USE ANY TOOLS FOR TIGHTENING. DOING SO MAY STRIP THE INSERT THREADS.
10. Check that the entire installation is safe and secure.
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Figure 11. Loudspeaker wire
connections.
Left
Channel
Right
Channel
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