Optimus STA-795 - Preparation; Connecting Speakers

PREPARATION
Caution: Do not plug in or turn on the receiver
speakers, signal sources, and antennas.
CONNECTING SPEAKERS
You can connect two pairs of speakers to the
receiver. This lets you set up one pair of
speakers in your main listening area and a
second pair of speakers in a second listening
area. See "Speakers” under “Choosing Other
System Components” for information about
selecting speakers.
Use the information in this Section to connect
speakers to the receiver.
Cautions for Connecting Speakers
Use the following guidelines when connecting
speakers:
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• Use only speakers with an impedance of 8 to
16 ohms.
• Connect no more than two pairs of speakers
to the receiver.
• Use 18-gauge speaker wire if your speakers
are within 50 feet of the receiver. Use 16-
gauge speaker wire for distances greater
than 50 feet.
• Use only the length of wire necessary to con¬
nect the speakers.
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• Be sure that stray wire strands from one
speaker terminal do not touch another
speaker terminal.
until you have completed all connections for the
Speaker Placement
Use the following information to help you deter¬
mine the best location for your speakers.
Maximizing Stereo Effect: To achieve maxi¬
mum stereo effect, place each pair of speakers
so that the distance between the speakers is
about the same as the distance between the
normal listening area and the point halfway be¬
tween the speakers. If the distance between the
speakers is greater, you can improve the sound
by angling the speakers toward you.
Adjusting the Bass: The amount of bass you
hear is highly dependent on speaker location.
To increase the bass, do one or both of the fol¬
lowing:
• Place the speakers in the corner of the room.
• Place the speakers directly on the floor.
To decrease the bass, do any combination of
the following:
• Move the speakers slightly away from the
corner.
• Increase the distance between the speakers
and the wall.
• Raise the speakers 6 to 8 inches off the floor.
Speaker stands are available at your local
Radio Shack store.
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