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TSS-800 (120V)
CENTER AND SATELLITE SPEAKER CONNECTIONS
Turn Off All Power
After placing the speakers, you are ready to connect your system.
First, turn off all audio-system power. Use high-quality speaker
wire to make your connections. #18-gauge speaker wire with
polarity coding is included. For longer distances, #16-gauge or
heavier wire is recommended.The side of the wire with a ridge
o
r other coding is usually considered positive polarity (i.e., +).
Also, consult the owner’s manuals that were included with your
amplifier or receiver to confirm connection procedures.
Satellites
Observe polarities when making speaker connections,as shown
in Figure 4. Connect each + terminal on the back of the
amplifier or receiver to the respective + (red) terminal on each
speaker. Connect the – (black) terminals in the same way.
Important!
Do not reverse polarities (i.e., + to –, or – to +) when making
connections. Doing so will cause poor imaging and diminished
bass response. Be certain that positive and negative wire strands
are completely isolated to avoid short circuits that may damage
your equipment.
Center Channel
O
bserve polarities when making speaker connections,as shown in
Figure 5. Connect each + terminal on the back of the amplifier or
receiver to the respective + (red) terminal on the speaker.
Connect the – (black) terminals in the same way.
Important!
D
o not reverse polarities (i.e., + to –, or – to +) when making
connections. Be certain that positive and negative wire strands
a
re completely isolated to avoid short circuits that may damage
your equipment.
Figure 5.The satellites and center channel speaker feature
terminals that can be connected in several different ways –
e.g.,
spade terminals and direct wiring (as shown here).
Figure 4. Wiring diagram shows polarity connections
for one channel of a home theater system.
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