Yamaha HTR-6040 Leaflet

Receiver must not be plugged in while connecting subwoofer.

Connect RCA Cable  Connect RCA cable 

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to subwoofer 

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. Set 

subwoofer VOLUME control to half-way mark and POWER to OFF. Connect 
RCA cable to receiver from subwoofer. 

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to appropriate lengths for all speaker connections. 

Connect speaker wire for front speakers 

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, and surround speakers 

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. The 

positive (+) side of the wire with the white stripe attaches to the red 
terminal. The negative (-) side attaches to the black terminal. (See your 
HTR-6040 Owner’s Manual for more information on speaker wire connections.)

Please contact a reliable source about the best type of hardware 

for your particular wall’s construction. Secure installation is the purchaser’s 
responsibility. See your Owner’s Manual for additional precautions.

Connect Center Speaker Wire as shown. The positive (+) side of the 

wire with the white stripe attaches to the red terminal. The negative (-) 
side attaches to the black terminal. Place all speakers in desired location as 
shown in Step 2, Room Layout.

Speaker Placement After connection of the speakers place them so they appear in the 

approximate positions as shown in the diagram above.

Yamaha created this package to greatly enhance your audio and home theater enjoyment. This Quick-Connect 
Poster will help you get started. Follow the steps to connect the speakers first. Then connect your DVD Player 
and other components. Refer to your Owner’s Manuals as well as those that came with your other components 
for complete instructions and precautions. Be sure that all components are not plugged in while making 
connections. You will need the following which are not included in the package: Phillips screwdriver, wire 
cutter/stripper, optional for wall mounting: brackets, toggle bolts, molly anchor screws or sheet metal screws.

Connect Front Speakers Positive (+) side of the wire with white stripe 

attaches to (+) terminal. Negative (-) side attaches to (-) terminal. 

Receiver must not be plugged in while connecting speakers.

Connect Center Speaker Positive (+) side of the wire with white 

stripe attaches to (+) terminal. Negative (-) side attaches to (-) terminal. 

Receiver must not be plugged in while connecting speakers.

Connect Antennas to Receiver  Locate AM loop antenna and indoor 

FM antenna. Keeping receiver unplugged, connect as shown. For more 
information about obtaining clear reception and grounding, see your 
Owner’s Manual.

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Connect Surround Speakers Positive (+) side of the wire with white 

stripe attaches to (+) terminal. Negative (-) side attaches to (-) terminal. 

Receiver must not be plugged in while connecting speakers.

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Inspect Contents  After unpacking, inspect the contents to confirm you have the above items: 

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 two front 

speakers, 

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 two surround speakers, 

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one center speaker, 

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subwoofer, 

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HTR-6040 A/V Receiver with remote 

control, 

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DV-S5950 DVD player with remote control, 

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speaker wire, 

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subwoofer RCA cable, 

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audio/video  

RCA cable. Also included, but not shown, are AM and FM antennas, YPAO microphone and related Owner’s Manuals.

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