Radio Shack 32-2001 Owner's Manual page 10

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Taps
You need a separate transformer for
each speaker.
Line transformers have several connec-
tors called taps.
The primary taps (on one side of the
transformer) are the inputs and are rated
in watts. The secondary taps (on the op-
posite side of the transformer) are the
outputs and are rated in ohms.
Primary
Taps
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Cautions:
• Before you connect the speakers,
be sure the total wattage of the pri-
mary taps you intend to use does
not exceed the amplifier's maximum
20-watt output power rating.
• Avoid multiple connections to the
amplifier's
Follow these steps to make the connec-
tions.
1. Connect a wire from the amplifier's
70V
mary
speaker's wattage rating.
Note: Usually, the wattage connec-
tions on the primary side of the
transformer are the same for all
speakers. If you want a particular
speaker to have a higher volume
level, use a higher wattage tap on
the primary side of its transformer.
2. Connect a wire from the amplifier's
Secondary
Taps
COM
the transformer's primary side.
and terminals.
70V COM
terminal to the transformer's pri-
tap that matches
terminal to the COM taps on
your