Low-Level Inputs - Optimus XL-50 User Manual

Caution: You must connect a separate wire to each speaker terminal as
described in the following procedures.
or chassis ground for any speaker connection.
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.
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. Twist the ends to secure loose strands.

LOW-LEVEL INPUTS

You can connect your autosound system's low-level line out jacks to the
amplifier's LOW INPUT jacks.
If your autosound system does not have low-level line out jacks, see
"High-Level (Speaker Wire) Inputs" to connect your amplifier.
Note: For the best results, use shielded audio cables such as Cat. No.
# 42-2356 (not supplied).
1. Temporarily place the amplifier as close as possible to the selected
mounting location.
2. Connect one end of a shielded audio cable to the autosound system's
left line out jack.
3. Connect the other end of the cable to the amplifier's LOW INPUT LEFT
jack.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to connect the autosound system's right line out
Do not use a common wire
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