STA-100 Receiver  (310-2089)      Connections          Faxback Doc. # 16419

BEFORE MAKING CONNECTIONS:

    Do not plug in the Receiver's power cord.

    Be sure POWER is off.

NOTE:  To reduce hum, use shielded audio cables for all connections except
       speakers.

SPEAKERS

The STA-100 has two sets of A (main) speaker outputs - use only one set.
If your speakers have phono plug inputs, use the Receiver's phono plug
outputs and set of unshielded speakers cables.  Otherwise use the
Receiver's screw terminal outputs.

For maximum bass response, be sure to observe proper phasing.  Connect the
+ Receiver speaker output to the speaker terminal labeled A, 1 or +; and
the - output to the speaker terminal labeled B, 2 or -.  Most speaker wire
is marked with a edge along one conductor or has one color-coded conductor.
If you use preassembled phono plugs, phasing will automatically be correct.

Connect B (remote) speakers following the instructions above.  Be sure the
speakers are phased properly.

NOTES:  The STA-100's outputs are designed for 4-16 ohm speakers.  However,
        when more than one set of speakers is being connected, use only
        8-16 ohm systems.  This will prevent the amplifier from being
        overloaded.

        When using the screw terminals, be sure no stray strands of wire
        touch a second terminal or the chassis - a harmful short could
        result.

        Connect no more than two sets of speakers to the Receiver.

        Use only as much wire as necessary to connect the speakers.

If you are using 4-ohm speakers, connect only one set of speakers, or use
only one set of speakers at a time.  That is, don't use A+B if one set is 4
ohms.  Low-impedance speaker systems will tend to trip the automatic
circuit protection/amplifier shutdown circuitry when operating at high
volume levels (to prevent damage from amplifier overdrive).

TURNTABLE

Connect the turntable leads to the PHONO inputs.  If the turntable has a
ground wire (usually green or black), connect it to the PHONO GND screw. 
Plug the turntable's power cord into an AC outlet or Receiver's UNSWITCHED
convenience outlet.

NOTE:  If the turntable has a ceramic or crystal cartridge, connect it to
       the AUX jack.

TAPE DECK

For recording, connect the Receiver's TAPE OUT jacks to the recorder's Aux
or Line input.  For playback, connect the deck's Line or Output jacks to
the Receiver's TAPE IN jack.

If you want to duplicate (or dub) a recording, or make two recordings at
one time, use shielded cable to connect the STA-100's DUB OUT jacks to a
second tape recorder's input.

If your tape deck has a DIN-type socket, use a cable with DIN-type
connectors and plug into the DIN-type socket on the Receiver.

Use either phono jacks or DIN jack, not both.

ANTENNAS

Be sure the line cord FM antenna is connected to the FM ANT 300 ohm
terminal.  The built-in AM antenna requires no attention.

If you think you need an external antenna, see "Hints and Tips" (Faxback
Doc. # 16421).

AUXILIARY

Plug the output from any high level source into the AUX jacks.  This input
is ideal for a second tuner, TV audio, ceramic or crystal phono cartridges,
a tape player, shortwave radio, etc.


(ALL-08/10/95)