Radio Shack 85 - Manual (Page 14)

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CONNECTING THE SPEAKERS
With the speakers placed in their approximate locations, run one speaker wire
from each speaker to the amplifier. We recommend you use 16- or 18-gauge
marked or color-coded wires to help you correctly connect the speakers to your
amplifier. For the maximum bass response and the best overall performance,
keep your speakers properly phased (connect + to + and
-
to
-
).
Caution: Do not connect the speakers’ negative (
-
) terminal wires to chassis
ground.
Note: Speaker wires have two conductors. Color-coded wires have a stripe run-
ning down one of the conductors or different colored insulation for each conduc-
tor. Your local Radio Shack store has a wide selection of speaker wire to choose
from.
Preparing the Speaker Wires
1. Separate each speaker wire’s two conductors at both ends for a length of
about 4 inches.
2. Strip the insulation from the ends of each conductor to expose 1 /
4
inch of
wire.
Note: Be sure to twist the ends to secure loose strands.
(illus - add a single drawing
that illustrates steps 1 and 2,
including the Step 2 note)
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