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Connecting the Subwoofer to Digital Home Theater Systems
Digital 5.1, 6.1 and 7.1 home theater electronics dedicate one channel (the “.1”) to reproduce the special low-fre-
quency information (such as explosions and thunder) contained in digitally-encoded soundtracks.
Select ”subwoofer-yes“ from your receiver’s set-up menu. Hooked up this way, the receiver’s amplifier is relieved of
having to reproduce the difficult low bass signals that can drive the receiver into audible distortion.
Use an RCA cable (not included), as shown, to connect your digital receiver’s subwoofer output to the subwoofer. Set the
crossover to the bypass position and connect to line level in.
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UBWOOFER OUT
How to Connect Using the Speaker Te r m i n a l s
We recommend 18-gauge wire or thicker for runs up to 15 feet (4.5m), and 16-gauge wire or thicker for longer runs.
Separate the first few inches of the wire conductors. Strip off
1
⁄
2
-inch (12mm) of insulation from the ends of each speaker
wire to expose the two conductors and tightly twist the wire strands.
WARNING: To prevent electrical shock hazard, always switch off the amplifier or receiver when making connections to
the speaker.
When making all connections, be sure to connect the + (red) on the speaker to the + (red) on the amplifier, and the –
(black) on the speaker to the – (black) on the amplifier.
IMPORTANT: Typically, one side of the wire is
smooth. Connect this side to the – (black) connection.
The other side has a rib or stripe. Connect this to the
+ (red) connection.
Using the five-way binding posts: The binding
posts permit easy connection to banana plugs,
spade lugs, and bare wire. Insert the wire in the
hole and tighten.