Bose 601TM - Manual (Page 6)

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Setting Up
Preparing the speaker cord
Speaker cord consists of two insulated wires. The insulation around one wire is marked
(striped, collared, ribbed, or may have writing on it). This marked wire is always positive (+).
The plain wire is always negative (–). These wires correspond to the red (+) and black (–) ter-
minals on the speaker, receiver, or amplifier.
Note: It is sometimes difficult to distinguish wire markings. Inspect both wires carefully.
To prepare the ends of the cord, strip approximately 3 ⁄
8
to 1 ⁄
2
-inch (10-12 mm) of insulation
from both wires. Then, twist the bare ends of each wire so there are no loose strands of wire.
WARNING: Never use broken or frayed wire, as damage or electrical shock may result.
Making the connections
Connect your speaker wire to the SPEAKERS A or MAIN (front) left and right speaker outputs
on your amplifier or receiver. See your receiver owner’s guide for any additional information or
instructions.
CAUTION: Before making any connections, turn off your receiver and unplug it from the AC
power mains. Failure to do so may result in damage to your system.
Figure 5
Wiring schematic
Unscrew the hex knobs on the terminal posts (Figure 5) located on the back of the left (L)
speaker. This reveals a small opening through each post where the wire goes.
1. Insert the marked wire into the red (+) terminal. Insert the plain wire into the black (-) ter-
minal.
2. Tighten the knobs to secure the wires.
3. Connect the other ends of the wire to your receiver or amplifier.
A. Attach the marked wire at one end to the red (+) terminal.
B. Attach the plain wire at that end to the black (–) terminal.
4. Repeat steps 1, 2, and 3 for the right (R) speaker connections.
Note: Now is a good time to record the serial numbers of these speakers on page 3 of this
guide and on your warranty card.
L
R
L
R
Right speaker Receiver Left speaker