9 ENSetting up the systemConnecting the terminals1 Strip coating. 2 Loosen.3 Insert. 4 Secure.1 Strip coating. 2 Push the lever.3 Insert the cord. 4 Return the lever.Connection of banana plugs1 Secure. 2 Insert.• Sound will not be heard if the speaker terminal is not fully secured.• Never short circuit the + and – speaker cords.• If the left and right speakers are connected inversely or the speakercords are connected with reversed polarity, the sound will be unnatu-ral with ambiguous acoustic imaging. Be sure to connect the speakerscorrectly.Speaker impedanceAfter confirming the speaker impedance indications printed on therear panel of the receiver, connect speakers with matchingimpedance ratings. Using speakers with a rated impedance otherthan that indicated on the rear panel of the receiver could result inmalfunctions or damage to the speakers or receiver.Speaker placementCenter speakerSubwooferFront speakers(L,R)Surroundspeakers(L,R)ListeningpositionSurroundback speakers(SBL/SBR)Front (left and right) speakersPlace at the front left and right of the listening position. Front speakersare required for all surround modes.Center speakerPlace front and center. This speaker stabilizes the sound image andhelps recreate sound motion. Required for surround playback.Surround (left and right) speakersPlace at the direct left and right, or slightly behind, the listeningposition at even heights, approximately 1 meter above the ears of thelisteners. These speakers recreate sound motion and atmosphere.Required for surround playback.SubwooferReproduces powerful deep bass sounds.Surround back (left and right) speakersPlace the surround back left and right speakers behind the listeningposition at the same height as the side surround speakers.• Although the ideal surround system consists of all the speakerslisted above, if you don't have a center speaker or a subwoofer, youcan divide those signals between the available speakers in thespeaker settings steps to obtain the best possible surroundreproduction from the speakers you have available. ¡