Flow of settings on the receiver
TV
L
Front left
(S-11A-P)
This receiver
(VSX-324-K-P)
Connecting the speakers
Connecting a TV and playback component
Plugging the receiver
VENTILATION CAUTION
When installing this unit, make sure to leave space around the unit for
ventilation to improve heat radiation (at least 20 cm at top, 10 cm at rear,
and 10 cm at each side).
WARNING
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure
reliable operation of the product, and to protect it from overheating. To
prevent fire hazard, the openings should never be blocked or covered
with items (such as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains) or by operating
the equipment on thick carpet or a bed.
Connecting the speakers
Make sure you connect the speaker on the right to the right (R) terminal and the speaker on the left to the left (L) terminal. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/–)
terminals on the receiver match those on the speakers.
Bare wire connections
1
Push open the tabs and insert exposed wire.
2
Release the tabs.
1
2
CAUTION
• These speaker terminals carry HAZARDOUS LIVE voltage. To prevent
the risk of electric shock when connecting or disconnecting the
speaker cables, disconnect the power cord before touching any
uninsulated parts.
• Make sure that all the bare speaker wire is inserted fully into the
speaker terminal. If any of the bare speaker wire touches the back
panel it may cause the power to cut off as a safety measure.
• Do not connect the supplied subwoofer to any amplifier other than
the one supplied with this system. Connection to any other amplifier
may result in malfunction or fire.
The unit is a full-fledged AV receiver equipped with an
abundance of functions and terminals. It can be used
easily after following the procedure below to make the
connections and settings.
Blu-ray Disc
player
SW
Subwoofer
(S-22W-P)
C
Center
(S-11A-P)
SL
Surround left
(S-11A-P)
D3-4-2-1-7b*_A1_En
R
Front right
(S-11A-P)
SR
Surround right
(S-11A-P)
Front Right
IN
OUT
GAME
BD
ASSIGNABLE
DEO
AUDIO
R
L
DVD IN
SAT/CBL
IN
ANALOG IN
1
(CD)
ASSIGNABLE
NITOR
OUT
Surround
Be sure to complete
all connections before
connecting this unit to
the AC power source.
Placing the speakers
The receiver will work with just two stereo speakers (the
front speakers in the diagram) but using at least three
speakers is recommended, and a complete setup is
best for surround sound.
To achieve the best possible surround sound, install
your speakers as shown below.
5.1 channel surorund system:
R
L
SW
C
SL
• The subwoofer and other speakers in this system
cannot be used nearby a CRT-based TV or color
monitor. When using this kind of CRT-based TV
or color monitor, install the speakers away from
the display device. Any other device liable to be
influenced by magnetism (floppy disk drive, cassette
tape recorder, video tape player, etc.) should also
be kept at a distance from the subwoofer and other
speakers.
• Do not attach center speaker and subwoofer to the
wall or ceiling, as they may cause injury in the event
of a fall.
CAUTION
• Install the center speaker below the TV so that the
sound of the center channel is localized at the TV
screen.
• Do not place the center speaker on top of the TV,
the speaker may fall from the TV due to external
shocks such as earthquakes, endangering those
nearby or damaging the speaker.
Front Left
Center
IN
1
IN
1
CD
TV
(
)
(
)
ASSIGNABLE
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
A
SPEAKERS
FRONT
CENTER
SURROUND
SUBWOOFER
R
L
R
L
Surround
Right
Left
SR
Subwoofer
3
En