Getting Started Setup Playback Setting the Timer Other Functions TroubleshootingENGLISH Specificationsw qw q(R)(L)SpeakersCarefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and + (red) and –(black) polarities on the speakers being connected to the RCD-CX1,and be sure to interconnect the channels and polarities correctly.1 Peel off about 10 mm of sheathing fromthe tip of the speaker cable, then eithertwist the core wire tightly or terminateit.2 Turn the speaker terminalcounterclockwise to loosen it.3 Insert the speaker cable’s core wire tothe hilt into the speaker terminal.4 Turn the speaker terminal clockwise totighten it.NOTE• Use speakers with an impedance of 4 to 16 Ω/ohms. The protectioncircuit may be activated if speakers with an impedance other thanspecified are used.• Connect the speaker cables in such a way that they do not stick outof the speaker terminals. The protection circuit may be activated ifthe core wires touch the rear panel or if the + and – sides touch eachother (v “Protection circuit”).• Never touch the speaker terminals while the power supply isconnected. Doing so could result in electric shock.Protection circuitThe protection circuit will be activated in thefollowing cases:• When the speaker cable’s core wires are touching the rearpanel or screws or when the speaker cable’s + and – sides aretouching• When the surrounding temperature is extremely high• When the internal temperature rises due to extended use with ahigh outputIf this happens, unplug the power cord, then check the connectionsof the speaker cables and input cables. If the set’s temperatureis extremely high, wait for it to cool off and improve surroundingventilation. After doing this, plug the power cord back in.If the protection circuit is activated though there are no problemsin ventilation around the set or in connections, the set could bedamaged. Turn off the power, then contact a DENON servicing andinquiry outlet.Connecting the Speaker CablesConnectionsSpeaker Connections