Connecting Speakers; 5.1-Channel Speaker Layout; Connecting Speaker Cables/Subwoofer - Yamaha RX-V471 Owner's Manual

Connecting speakers
Connect speakers to the unit. Here are connections of
5.1-channel speaker layout as examples. If you select
another channel speaker layout, connect speakers while
referring to the connection of 5.1-channel speaker
layout.
NOTIr!S
• Disconnect the power plug before connecting speakers.
• Before connecting a subwoofer, turn off a subwoofer.
• Be careful that the core of the speaker cable does not touch
anything or come into contact with the metal areas of the unit.
This may damage the unit or the speakers. If the speaker cables
short circuit, "CHECK SP WIRES!" will appear on the front
display when the unit is switched on.
Necessary cables (not supplied)
[] Speaker cables x numbers of speakers
+ +
[] Monaural pin cable (for subwoofer) x 1
Speaker terminals on the rear of the unit
5.1-channel speaker layout
The unit (rear)
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Connecting speaker cables
Each speaker has two speaker cables. One is for
connecting the - (negative) terminal of the unit and the
speaker, and the other is for the + (positive) terminal.
The cables are different colors, so they do not get mixed
up. Connect the black side to the - (negative) terminal
and the other side to the + (positive) terminal.
@Remove approximately 10 mm (0.4 in.) of insulation
from the end of the speaker cable and twist the bare
wire firmly.
@ Loosen the speaker
terminal. + (Red)
Insert the bare wire
into the gap on the
side of terminal.
When it is difficult to - (Black)
insert the wire into the
gap on the side,
insert it into the gap downside of terminal.
_Tighten the terminal.
Connecting with a banana plug (Except for U.K. and
Europe models)
Tighten the knob, and then insert a banana plug into the
end of the terminal.
Connecting a subwoofer
Use monaural pin cable to connect a subwoofer.
Before connecting a subwoofer, turn off the subwoofer.
Monaural pin cable
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