10 EnCONNECTIONS■ REC jacks• The audio signals are not output via the LINE 2 RECor LINE 3 REC output jacks when LINE 2 or LINE 3is selected with the INPUT selector.• The VOLUME, BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE andLOUDNESS controls and the CD DIRECT function(or the PURE DIRECT function) have no effect on thesource being recorded.■ Connecting speaker cables1 Remove approximately 10 mm of insulation from theend of each speaker cable.2 Twist the bare wires of the cable firmly together.3 Unscrew the knob.4 Insert one bare wire into the hole in the side of eachterminal.5 Tighten the knob to secure the wire.• Set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch according tothe impedance of the speakers to be connected (seepage 5).• Do not let bare speaker wires touch each other or anymetal part of this unit. This could damage this unit and/or the speakers.■ Connecting via banana plug(North America, General, China andAustralia models only)1 Tighten the knob.2 Insert the banana plug into the end of thecorresponding terminal.■ Bi-wire connectionIn the case of speakers supporting the bi-wiringconnection, the tweeter/midrange unit and woofer of thespeakers can be driven independently through connectionsshown in the following figure, allowing you to enjoy clearmid- and high-range sounds.Connect the other speaker to the other set of terminals inthe same way.When making bi-wire connections, remove the shorting bridgesor cables on the speaker. Refer to the speakers’ instructionmanuals for more information.yTo use the bi-wire connections, set the SPEAKERS selector onthe front panel to the A+B BI-WIRING position.(General model only)Before connecting the power cable, make sure you setVOLTAGE SELECTOR of this unit according to yourlocal voltage. Improper setting of VOLTAGE SELECTORmay cause fire and damage to this unit.■ AC IN (A-S701)Connect the supplied power cable to AC IN after all otherconnections are complete.■ Power cable (A-S501/S301)Connect the power cable to an AC wall outlet after allother connections are complete.CAUTIONRed: positive (+)Black: negative (–)10 mmBanana plugNoteConnecting power cableCAUTIONRear panelSpeakerTo the ACwall outlet(A-S701)To the ACwall outlet(A-S501/S301)