Connecting Speakers - Optimus XL-200 Manual

Bridgeable amplifier
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Use the supplied wire harness and the supplied twist-on terminal
connectors to make the appropriate connections.

CONNECTING SPEAKERS

You can connect two speakers or a subwoofer to the amplifier and your
autosound system.
Important:
Before you make the connections, make sure BRG/ST on the side
of the amplifier is set to ST.
Preparing the Speaker Wires
Caution:
You must connect a separate wire to each speaker terminal as
described in the following procedures.
ground wire or chassis ground if your autosound system is wired
for it.
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.
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.
If you are connecting a subwoofer, run two wires from each of the
subwoofer's terminals to the amplifier.
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 1/4
inch of wire.
Connecting Two Speakers (Unbridged Connection)
1.
Use a screwdriver to connect the left speaker's positive (+) wire to
Twist the ends to secure loose strands.
Only use a common
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