Radio Shack XL-150 - Manual (Page 14)

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CONNECTING
SPEAKERS
You can connect two or four speakers
to the amplifier and your autosound
system.
Preparing the Speaker Wires
Caution: You must connect a sepa-
rate wire to each speaker terminal as
described in the following procedures.
Only use a common ground wire or
chassis ground if your autosound sys-
tem 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 conduc-
tors 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.
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 conduc-
tors 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.
Wire Strands
Conductors
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