Choosing
the
speaker
cord
It is important to use the proper gauge (thickness)
of
speaker cord. Standard zip cord (2-con-
ductor, 18-gauge or .82 mm2wire or larger)
is
recommended for most applications.
You
can
find this wire at most electrical and hardware stores.
If the length
of
speaker wire extends more than 30 feet
(9
m)
from areceiver or amplifier, refer
to
"Wire recommendations" on page
11
or contact your authorized
Bose®
dealer for more
information.
.)
Note:
If
you require longer cable runs,
or
have speaker wire already installed
in
the wall, the
Bose
AC-7
adapter
kit
is
available to accommodate this.
The
kit will also allow for the use
of
a
larger
gauge
speaker wire. Refer
to
the enclosed list for correct phone numbers to order
PN262061.
Running the
speaker
cord through awall
or
under
afloor
Make sure you have enough cord
to
reach from the receiver
to
the left main speaker. The
Bose interconnect cable
is
not intended for in-wall installation. For in-wall installation, check
your local building code requirements. Before proceeding, you may want to contact
an
elec-
trical installer for information about your local building or safety regulations.
Preparing the
speaker
cord
Speaker cord consists
of
two
insulated wires. The insulation around one wire is marked
(striped, collared, ribbed, or may have writing on it). This marked wire
is
always positive
(+).
The plain wire is always negative (-). These wires correspond to the red
(+)
and black (-) ter-
minals on the speaker, receiver, or amplifier.
.)
Note: It
is
sometimes difficult
to
distinguish wire markings. Inspect both wires carefully
To
prepare the ends
of
the cord, strip approximately
0/
8to
1'2-inch
(12
mm)
of
insulation from
both wires. Then, twist the bare ends
of
each wire so there are no loose strands
of
wire.
A.
WARNING: Never use broken or frayed wiring, as damage
or
electrical shock
may
result.
Making
the
connections
Your
701
®speaker system connects differently from conventional speaker systems. Both the
LEFT and RIGHT outputs from your receiver or amplifier must connect
to
the left main
701
speaker. Please follow the connection instructions carefully
to
ensure proper performance.
Figure 5on page 7indicates how the speakers are connected
to
the receiver.
Connecting to the receiver
Connect your speaker wire
to
the SPEAKERS Aor MAIN (front) left and right speaker outputs
on your amplifier or receiver. See your receiver owner's guide for any additional information or
instructions.
ACAUTION: Before making
any
connections, turn
off
your receiver
and
unplug it from the
AC
power
mains. Failure to
do
so
may
result
in
damage
to
your system.
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