Bose Home Theater Speakers V-100 - Manual (Page 7)

Setting Up
Connect the speakers
jr receiver’s center channel is not amplified, you must
rect an amplifier to the receiver. Use an RCA cable to
connect the center channel RCA-type output on the receiver
to the RCA-type input on the amplifier. The speaker will then
connect directly to the amplifier instead of to the receiver.
Note: Before running speaker cord through a wall or under
a floor, check your local building code requirements and
safety regulations. You may want to contact an electrical
installer for this information.
For the Model V-100 speaker, choose cord
It is important to use the proper gauge (thickness) of speaker
cord. Standard zip cord (2-conductor, 18-gauge wire) works
for most applications. You can find this wire at electrical and
hardware stores.
At the ends of each cord, strip approximately 1/2 inch
(12 mm) of insulation from both wires. Twist the bare end of
each wire, so loose strands will not touch across terminals.
For V-30O'' speakers, use the supplied
cord
Use the supplied 20-foot cord to connect the video speaker
that is close to your television. Use the two 50-foot cords to
connect the surround speakers placed at the rear of your
_ To place the surround speakers more than 50 feet
from the receiver or amplifier, splice in 18-gauge (0.75 mrrf)
or thicker wire. Make sure to attach the wires positive to
positive and negative to negative.
Be sure to use the cord properly
Speaker cord consists of two insulated wires. The insulation
around one wire is marked (striped, collared, or ribbed). This
marked wire is always positive (+). The plain wire is always
negative (-). These wires correspond to the red (+) and black
(-) terminals on the speaker and the receiver or amplifier.
Note: It is sometimes difficult to distinguish wire markings.
Inspect both wires carefully.
CAUTION:
Before making any
connections, turn off
your receiver or amplifier
and unplug it from the
AC power (mains) outlet.
Not doing so may result
in damage to your
system.
CAUTION:
Never use broken or
frayed wiring, which can
result in damage to your
components.