Connecting Speakers; Preparing The Speaker Wires - Radio Shack XL-110 Owner's Manual

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CONNECTING SPEAKERS

You can connect two speakers or a subwoof-
er to the amplifier and your auto sound sys-
tem.
• If you are connecting two speakers, fol-
low Steps 1–3 under "Preparing the
Speaker Wires" then see "Connecting
Two Speakers" on Page 13 to connect
the speakers to the amplifier.
• If you are connecting a subwoofer, follow
Steps 1–3 under "Preparing the Speaker
Wires" then see "Connecting a Sub-
woofer" on Page 13 to connect a sub-
woofer to the amplifier.

Preparing the Speaker Wires

Caution: You must connect a separate wire
to each speaker terminal as described in the
following procedures. Unless your auto
sound system's speakers use a common
ground wire, do not use a common wire or
chassis ground for speaker connections.
Notes:
• We recommend you use 16- or 18-
gauge marked or color-coded wires to
help you correctly connect the speakers
to your amplifier.
• Color-coded wires have a stripe running
down one of the conductors or different
colored insulation for each conductor.
Your local RadioShack store has a wide
selection of speaker wire to choose
from.
• For the maximum bass response and
the best overall performance, keep your
speakers properly phased (connect + to
+ and – to –).
1. With the speakers placed in their
approximate locations, run one wire
from each speaker to the amplifier.
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2. Separate each wire's two conductors at
both ends for a length of about 4 inches.
3. Strip the insulation from the ends of
each conductor to expose
wire. Twist the ends to secure loose
strands.
Conductors
Connecting Inputs
1
/ inch of
4
1 / Inch
4
4 Inches