Yamaha RX-397 User Manual

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CONNECTIONS
Be sure to connect the left channel (L), right channel (R), “+” (red) and “–” (black) properly. 
Before connecting the speakers, make sure that the power of this unit is off.
1
Remove approximately 10 mm (3/8 in) of 
insulation from the end of each speaker 
cable and twist the exposed wires of the 
cable together to prevent short circuits.
2
Unscrew the knob.
3
Insert one bare wire into the hole in the side 
of each terminal.
4
Tighten the knob to secure the wire.
■ Connecting the banana plug
(U.S.A., Canada, Australia and General 
models only)
First, tighten the knob and then insert the banana plug into 
the end of the corresponding terminal.
• One or two speaker sets can be connected to this unit. If you use 
only one speaker set, connect it to either the SPEAKERS A or B 
terminals.
• Use speakers with the specified impedance shown on the rear 
panel of this unit.
Connecting speakers
CAUTION
10 mm (3/8 in)
Red: positive (+)
Black: negative (–)
Red: positive (+)
Black: negative (–)
Red: positive (+)
Black: negative (–)
Notes
Banana plug