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Placement Options
The MCS 160 satellites and center channel are designed to easily mount on the wall using
the keyhole slot(s) on the back of the speaker. When mounting the speakers to the wall use
the supplied rubber bumpers.
The keyhole mounting option is similar to hanging a picture frame on a wall. Install a #8 screw
(not included) into the sheetrock, making sure to go into a stud, and hang the speaker onto the screw head. If a stud is not avail-
able, a sheetrock anchor should be used to support the weight of the speaker. It is advisable to connect the speaker wire prior to
wall-mounting.
NOTE
: Because there are so many different kinds of surfaces on which the speakers could be mounted, there is no one
type of fastener that we could supply that would work in all the possible situations. So taking into account the surface the
speaker is being mounted on, acquire the appropriate type of fasteners. If you’re not sure what type of fastener to use, take
the mounting bracket to a friendly hardware store, tell them about the wall you’re mounting the speaker on, and ask them
to recommend an appropriate fastener. Keep in mind the weight of the speaker.
Speaker Connections
After your speakers are properly placed, you are ready
to wire your system. First, turn off all system power.
Use the speaker wire included with the system to
make your connections. For longer distances, #16 or
#18 gauge wire available from your dealer should be
used. Please see the illustration for guidance con-
necting the wires to the MCS 160 satellites and center
channel.
For connection to your receiver please refer to its
owner’s manual.
Important!
To ensure the best performance observe polarities when making speaker
connections, as shown in the illustration. Connect each + terminal on the back
of the amplifier or receiver to the resp (red) terminal on each speaker.
Connect the – (black) terminals in the same way. If the connections are not made
correctly it can cause poor bass response and imaging. Also, to avoid short circuits
that may damage your equipment, be careful not to let any of the bare wires
touch each other.
Subwoofer Connections
Turn off all power. Use the subwoofer cable included with your system
to connect the subwoofer to your receivers Subwoofer or LFE Output.
Connect the other end to the “Line In” on the back of the Subwoofer.
MCS 160
+
–
12V
TRIGGER OUT
+ Red – Black
