Speaker Connection - Paradigm CINEMA 100 CT Manuel Du Propriétaire

SPEAKER CONNECTION

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Turn your amplifier OFF before connecting speakers.This will avoid damage
which could result from accidental shorting of speaker cables.
The following chart identifies the minimum gauge requirements for various cable lengths:
MINIMUM GAUGE REQUIREMENTS
LENGTH
Under 4.5 m (15 ft)
Under 9 m (30 ft)
Over 9 m (30 ft)
Your speakers are equipped with binding posts that can be used with pin connectors, as well as with
bare wire. Refer to the diagram below and using high-quality speaker cable (see your dealer), connect
one speaker at a time to your receiver/amplifier. Connect the red (+) amplifier terminal to the red (+)
speaker terminal and the black (–) to the black (–) (see below). Push binding posts to secure.
Turn your amplifier on and listen to your speakers. If you notice a complete lack of mid-bass and a
dislocated image, one or more of your speakers may be connected out-of-phase (their polarity is
reversed). Re-check to ensure that each speaker's cable is connected with correct polarity: red (+) to
red (+) and black (–) to black (–). Make sure wires are firmly fastened. Push binding posts to secure.
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DIAMETER
1.3 mm (0.05 in)
1.6 mm (0.06 in)
2.0 mm (0.08 in)
GAUGE
16 awg
14 awg
12 awg