B&K series II - Manual (Page 9)

SYSTEM INSTALLATION
There will most likely be a number of cables involved in the installation of your home
entertainment system. Preplanning is essential in order to maximize system efficiency.
We recommend the following as a means of helping you reach that goal:
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Make a diagram of your proposed system by laying out the relative location of each
component in the system. Then lay out the proposed cable runs between them.
Number each cable and record its length on the diagram for future reference.
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Cable runs are critical in that they must be kept away from sources of power radiation
(amplifiers, power cords, heaters, appliances, etc). For safety reasons, they should
also be kept out of traffic areas.
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The process of optimizing the system will include the type of cable, the length of the
run, and the obstructions it must deal with along its run. Your dealer can advise you
on the products available and their relative merits. If building custom length audio
cables is not your strength, your dealer should be able to help you with that as well.
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When possible, use a separate AC power line for the amplifier, one that is not shared
by any other household component.
THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT!!!
Tip: Take a piece of string (longer than the longest cable run) and mark it at each foot of length. Then do a
mock cable run using the string, dressing it neatly along the way. Count the divisions to the next full foot,
and add one foot to allow for some movement of the components. This will provide you with the ideal cable
length.
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