OPTIMUS 6-Speaker Home Theater System
(400-4071)                 Connections                Faxback Doc. # 35003

CONNECTING THE SPEAKERS TO AN AMPLIFIER/RECEIVER

NOTES:  You can use an amplifier/receiver with an output power rating higher
        than that of the speaker system, but take care never to exceed the
        speaker system's maximum power rating (see "Specifications" on Fax-
        back Doc. # 16440).

        To avoid any damage to the speaker system or amplifier/receiver,
        turn off the amplifier/receiver before making connections.

Your local Radio Shack store has a wide selection of speaker wire.  We
recommend you use color-coded or marked wire to help you correctly connect
the wire.  Color-coded wires have a stripe running down one side of the
conductors.  Marked wires have ridges along one side of the conductors.

With the speakers in their approximate locations, measure the distance from
each speaker to the amplifier.  Use 18-gauge speaker wire or lamp cord for
distances up to 50 feet.  For greater distances, use 16-gauge wire.

1.  Split apart about 4 inches of speaker wire on each end.

2.  Use a wire stripper to strip 1/4 inch of insulation from each wire's
    end.  Twist the loose wire strands to prevent the wires from shorting.

3.  Press the right front speaker's negative (-) terminal tab and insert
    one of the bare wire ends into the opening.  Then release the tab.

4.  Press the right front speaker's positive (+) terminal tab and insert
    the other bare wire end into the opening.  Then release the tab.

5.  Insert the other end of the wire you inserted into the right front
    speaker's negative (-) terminal into your A/V amplifier/receiver's
    right front negative (-) speaker terminal.

    Amplifier/Speaker Connections with the Subwoofer Connected to Speaker
    Terminals. (See Faxback Doc. # 35006, Fig. A)

    NOTE:  For the maximum bass response and the best performance, be sure
           your speaker wires are properly connected according to their
           polarity (+ to + and - to -).

6.  Connect the remaining wire to the A/V amplifier/receiver's right front
    positive (+) speaker terminal.

7.  Repeat this process for the left front speaker, the rear channel
    speakers, and the center channel speaker.

CONNECTING THE SUBWOOFER TO POWER

Route the subwoofer's power cord so it is not likely to be walked on or
pinched by items placed upon or against it, especially at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where it exits from the unit. Connect the power
cord to a standard 120 volt/60 Hz AC outlet.

WARNING:  To prevent electrical shock, do not use this polarized plug with
          an extension cord receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can
          be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.

CAUTION:  Only connect the subwoofer to a power supply of the required type.

Unplug the subwoofer's power cord from the electrical outlet if it will not
be used for a long period of time.

CONNECTING THE SUBWOOFER TO AN AMPLIFIER/RECEIVER

You can connect your subwoofer to an amplifier/receiver's speaker terminals
or line out terminals.

Connecting the subwoofer to Speaker Terminals

You can connect the amplifier/receiver's speaker output terminals to the
subwoofer's HIGH LEVEL INPUT speaker terminals (see the illustration on
Faxback Doc. # 35006, Fig. A)

Be sure to connect the amplifier/receiver's positive (+) terminals to the
subwoofer's positive terminals, and the amplifier/receiver's negative (-)
terminals to the subwoofer's negative terminals.

Wiring the subwoofer with incorrect polarity greatly reduces bass perform-
ance.

After you make all connections, tug lightly on the speaker wires to make
sure they are secured.

Connecting the Subwoofer to Low Level Input Jacks

Your amplifier/receiver's line out jacks might be labeled either REC OUT
or PRE OUT.

Connect the subwoofer's LOW LEVEL INPUT jacks to the amplifier/receiver's
line out jacks with phono cables (not supplied).  Be sure to connect the
jacks in phase, connecting left to left and right to right. (See Faxback
Doc. # 35006, Fig. B)

NOTES:  If you connect your subwoofer to your amplifier/receiver's line out
        terminals and your amplifier/receiver has a line out selector
        switch, be sure to set it to the correct source.

        Your can connect your subwoofer to your television if your tele-
        vision has line out jacks. Simply connect the LOW LEVEL INPUT jacks
        to the television's line out terminals with phono cables.


(BR/EB 10/8/96)