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- Page 1 12-2017.fm Page 1 Tuesday, May 9, 2000 10:02 AM XL-260 High Power 4/3/2-Channel Bridgeable Amplifier...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
12-2017.fm Page 2 Tuesday, May 9, 2000 10:02 AM ˆ Contents Features ... 3 Preparation ... 4 Supplied Hardware ... 4 Choosing a Mounting Location ... 4 Preparing the Mounting Area ... 5 Routing Cables and Wires ... 5 Installation Order ... 5 Before You Make the Connections ... -
Page 3: Features
12-2017.fm Page 3 Tuesday, May 9, 2000 10:02 AM ˆ Features Your RadioShack High Power 4/3/2-Chan- nel Bridgeable Amplifier produces a total of 260 watts to give added punch and power to your vehicle’s existing auto sound system. The amplifier produces up to 130 watts per channel (if bridged) of clean, powerful sound at all audio frequencies with minimum distor- tion. -
Page 4: Preparation
12-2017.fm Page 4 Tuesday, May 9, 2000 10:02 AM ˆ Preparation SUPPLIED HARDWARE Your amplifier comes with the following items. Be sure you locate everything shown before you store or dispose of the packing materials. Remote Wire (Blue/White) (1) 4-Pin Connector with Wire (2) Sheet Metal Screws (4) BEFORE YOU BEGIN THE INSTALLATION Before you install your amplifier, read all the... -
Page 5: Preparing The Mounting Area
12-2017.fm Page 5 Tuesday, May 9, 2000 10:02 AM Warning: The amplifier gets very hot while it is on. Do not touch the amplifier or place flammable objects near it. Preparing the Mounting Area Before you mount the amplifier, make sure you have these materials. - Page 6 12-2017.fm Page 6 Tuesday, May 9, 2000 10:02 AM Cautions: • For added safety and to protect your amplifier and auto sound system, dis- connect the cable from your vehicle’s negative ( – ) battery terminal before you begin. • Be sure your speakers can handle as much as 260 watts of power (130 watts per channel if you connect your auto sound system to one pair of speakers...
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Page 7: Connecting Ground And Switched/Primary Power
12-2017.fm Page 7 Tuesday, May 9, 2000 10:02 AM CONNECTING GROUND AND SWITCHED/PRIMARY POWER Follow these steps to connect the amplifier to ground, switched power, and primary power. 1. If you have not done so already, discon- nect the cable from your vehicle’s nega- tive (–) battery terminal. -
Page 8: Connecting Inputs
12-2017.fm Page 8 Tuesday, May 9, 2000 10:02 AM 6. Use a screwdriver to connect the spade end of the supplied red power cable (with in-line fuse holder) to the ampli- fier’s + 12V terminal. 7. Connect the other end of the red power cable to your vehicle’s positive (+) bat- tery terminal as shown. -
Page 9: High-Level (Speaker Wire) Inputs
12-2017.fm Page 9 Tuesday, May 9, 2000 10:02 AM If your auto sound system has two line out jacks (left and right) , connect the auto sound system to the amplifier. Note: For the best results, use shielded audio Y-adapters (not supplied) available at your local RadioShack store. -
Page 10: Four Speaker Outputs
12-2017.fm Page 10 Tuesday, May 9, 2000 10:02 AM Four Speaker Outputs Floating Ground Connection Gray/Black Violet/Black Green/Black White/Black Auto Sound System Common Ground Connection Violet/Black Green/Black Gray/Black White/Black Auto Sound System Connecting Inputs... -
Page 11: Two Speaker Outputs
12-2017.fm Page 11 Tuesday, May 9, 2000 10:02 AM Two Speaker Outputs Floating Ground Connection Violet/Black Green/Black Violet Common Ground Connection Violet/Black Green/Black Violet Green Auto Sound System Green Auto Sound System Connecting Inputs... -
Page 12: Connecting Speakers
12-2017.fm Page 12 Tuesday, May 9, 2000 10:02 AM CONNECTING SPEAKERS You can connect four speakers, two speak- ers and a subwoofer, or just two speakers to the amplifier and your auto sound system. Important: Before you make the connec- tions, make sure both switches (on BRG/ST... -
Page 13: Connecting Four Speakers
12-2017.fm Page 13 Tuesday, May 9, 2000 10:02 AM Connecting Four Speakers CH1 Front CH2 Front Right Speaker Left Speaker 1. Use a screwdriver to connect the front left speaker’s positive (+) wire to the amplifier’s terminal. CH1 (+) 2. Use a screwdriver to connect the front left speaker’s negative (–) wire to the amplifier’s terminal. -
Page 14: Connecting Two Speakers (Bridged Connection)
12-2017.fm Page 14 Tuesday, May 9, 2000 10:02 AM Connecting Two Speakers (Bridged Connection) Caution: This connection produces 130 watts per channel. Use this connection only if you have high-power speakers that can han- dle a power output of 130 watts. Note: are used as nega- CH2 (+) -
Page 15: Connecting Two Unbridged Speakers And One Bridged Subwoofer
12-2017.fm Page 15 Tuesday, May 9, 2000 10:02 AM 3. Repeat Steps 1–2 to connect the front right speaker’s positive (+) and negative (–) wires to the amplifier’s CH2 (+) terminals. CH2 (–) 4. Use a screwdriver to connect the sub- woofer’s positive (+) wire to the ampli- fier’s terminal. -
Page 16: Completing The Installation
12-2017.fm Page 16 Tuesday, May 9, 2000 10:02 AM ˆ Completing the Installation TESTING THE CONNECTIONS Before you continue, make sure you have securely made all connections. Then recon- nect the cable to the vehicle’s negative ( battery terminal. on the left and right LEVEL (MIN/MAX) sides of the amplifier to its mid position (see “Adjusting the Audio Level”... - Page 17 12-2017.fm Page 17 Tuesday, May 9, 2000 10:02 AM 5. Secure the amplifier to the mounting surface using the supplied sheet metal screws and washers. 6. Reconnect the wiring. 7. Reconnect the cable to the vehicle bat- tery’s negative (–) terminal. 8.
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Page 18: Operation
12-2017.fm Page 18 Tuesday, May 9, 2000 10:02 AM ˆ Operation TURNING ON THE AMPLIFIER The amplifier automatically turns on a few seconds after you turn your vehicle’s ignition switch to ACC or ON or turn on your auto sound system, depending on how you wired the system. -
Page 19: Adjusting Frequency Crossover
12-2017.fm Page 19 Tuesday, May 9, 2000 10:02 AM ADJUSTING FREQUENCY CROSSOVER If you installed a subwoofer using the steps in “Connecting Two Speakers and One Sub- woofer (Unbridged Connection)” on Page 14 or “Connecting Two Unbridged Speakers and One Bridged Subwoofer” on Page 15, , then adjust X-OVER FREQ ON/OFF for your particular vehicle’s... -
Page 20: Troubleshooting
12-2017.fm Page 20 Tuesday, May 9, 2000 10:02 AM ˆ Troubleshooting We do not expect you to have any problems with your RadioShack High Power 4/3/2-Channel Bridgeable Amplifier, but if you do have a problem, this chart might help. If not, take the ampli- fier to your local RadioShack store for assistance. - Page 21 12-2017.fm Page 21 Tuesday, May 9, 2000 10:02 AM Symptom Distorted sound (continued) The amplifier might have shut down. An output channel might have shorted. The amplifier’s PROTECTION Amplifier not connected to auto indicator lights sound system correctly. The amplifier might be receiving too much power from your auto sound system.
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Page 22: Care
12-2017.fm Page 22 Tuesday, May 9, 2000 10:02 AM CARE To enjoy your amplifier for a long time: • Keep the amplifier dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. • Use and store the amplifier only in nor- mal temperature environments. -
Page 23: Specifications
12-2017.fm Page 23 Tuesday, May 9, 2000 10:02 AM ˆ Specifications Output Power: Stereo ... 45 Watts Bridged ... 130 Watts @ 4 Ohms, 1 kHz, 10% THD Frequency Response ... 20–20,000 Hz (±3 dB) Power Supply Voltage ... 14.4 V DC Negative Ground Maximum Current Draw ... - Page 24 12-2017.fm Page 24 Tuesday, May 9, 2000 10:02 AM Limited One-Year Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workman- ship under normal use for one (1) year from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers.