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XL-50 High Power Trunk-Mount
Stereo Amplifier
Owner’s Manual |
Please read before using this equipment. |
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ˆ Contents |
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Features .................................................................................................................................. |
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Preparation ............................................................................................................................. |
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Supplied Hardware ............................................................................................................ |
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Before You Begin the Installation ...................................................................................... |
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Choosing a Mounting Location .................................................................................. |
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Preparing the Mounting Area ..................................................................................... |
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Routing Cables and Wires ......................................................................................... |
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Installation Order ............................................................................................................... |
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Before You Make the Connections .................................................................................... |
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Connecting Ground and Switched/Primary Power ............................................................ |
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Connecting Inputs .................................................................................................................. |
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Preparing the Speaker Wires ............................................................................................ |
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Low-Level Inputs ............................................................................................................... |
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High-Level (Speaker Wire) Inputs ..................................................................................... |
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Two Speaker Outputs ................................................................................................ |
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Four Speaker Outputs ............................................................................................. |
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Connecting Speakers ...................................................................................................... |
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Completing the Installation ................................................................................................. |
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Testing the Connections .................................................................................................. |
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Mounting the Amplifier .................................................................................................... |
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Operation .............................................................................................................................. |
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Turning On the Amplifier ................................................................................................. |
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Adjusting the Audio Level ................................................................................................ |
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Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................... |
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Care ....................................................................................................................................... |
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Replacing a Fuse ............................................................................................................ |
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Replacing the SFE-Type Fuse ................................................................................. |
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Replacing the Blade-Type Fuse ............................................................................... |
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Specifications ....................................................................................................................... |
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ˆ Features
Your RadioShack High-Power Trunk-Mount Stereo Amplifier produces a total of 50 watts to give added punch and power to your vehicle’s existing auto sound system.
The amplifier produces up to 25 watts per channel of clean, powerful sound at all audio frequencies with minimum distortion. You can connect your auto sound system’s lowlevel or speaker-level outputs to this amplifier.
Its features include:
14K Gold-Plated Speaker Terminals — designed for low impedance, high conductivity, and minimum corrosion, to provide the highest signal transfer and lowest sound distortion.
Highor Low-Level Input Signal-Compati- ble — accepts either high-level (speaker) or low-level (pre-amplifier) input signals, to match your stereo system’s output for the best performance.
Input Level Control — lets you adjust the level of the audio signals that enter the amplifier.
Automatic Power Switching — can automatically turn the amplifier on or off when you turn your auto sound system on or off (depending on how you hook up the amplifier).
Power Indicator — lights when power is supplied to the amplifier.
Short Circuit Protection — distorts the amplifier’s sound if any output channel shorts, alerting you to turn off the auto sound system.
Auto-Off — temporarily shuts down the amplifier to protect the amplifier from overheating, output channel shorts, or input overloads. The amplifier restarts automatically when it cools or the problem is corrected.
THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW
Your amplifier might cause TV or radio interference even when it is operating properly. To determine whether your amplifier is causing the interference, turn off your amplifier. If the interference goes away, your amplifier is causing it. Try to eliminate the interference by:
•Moving your amplifier away from the receiver
•Contacting your local RadioShack store for help
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ˆ Preparation
SUPPLIED HARDWARE
Your amplifier comes with the following items. Be sure you locate everything shown before you store or dispose of the packing materials.
Power Wire (Red) (1)
Ground Wire (Black) (1)
Remote Wire (Blue/White) (1)
4-Pin Connector with Wire (1) |
Flat Washers (4) |
Twist-On |
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Terminal |
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Connectors (4) |
Sheet Metal Screws (4) |
Lock Washers (4) |
BEFORE YOU BEGIN THE INSTALLATION
Before you install your amplifier, read all the instructions in this owner’s manual. You should be able to answer all of these questions about your vehicle’s electrical and auto sound systems.
•Does my vehicle have an auto sound system, such as a car stereo or CD player, already installed? (You must have an existing auto sound system to use this amplifier.)
•How do I connect a wire to the fuse box?
•Which of the auto sound system’s wires is the power wire?
•Which of the auto sound system’s terminals are low-level outputs and which are high-level (speaker) outputs?
Also, be aware that installation in your vehicle might require cutting or modifying your vehicle.
Choosing a Mounting Location
A good location for mounting the amplifier is in your vehicle’s trunk. Wherever you decide to mount it, choose a mounting location that:
•Does not interfere with the vehicle’s operation
•Lets you drill mounting holes without damaging other vehicle components
•Allows enough space around the cooling fins for proper airflow and cooling
•Lets you easily see the amplifier’s POWER indicator
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Warning: The amplifier gets very hot while it is on. Do not touch the amplifier or place flammable objects near it.
Preparing the Mounting Area
In addition to the supplied hardware, you need these materials:
•an adapter harness
•additional wire
•shielded audio cables
•16or 18-gauge marked or color-coded wire.
Confirm that the amplifier fits in your vehicle’s available mounting area. This amplifier requires a 51/2-inch high by 93/4-inch wide by 6-inch deep (13.9 × 23.5 × 15.3 cm) mounting area.
Routing Cables and Wires
Avoid routing the connection cables and any speaker wires near moving parts or sharp edges. You can usually route wires and cables along the wiring channel beneath the vehicle’s door facings by carefully removing the molding that holds the carpet in place. After routing the cables and wires, replace the molding.
INSTALLATION ORDER
For trouble-free installation, simply follow the sections in this owner’s manual in order. First, make all the connections temporarily by connecting the amplifier to:
1Ground and power
2Your auto sound system’s outputs
3Your speakers
Then test the connections. When you confirm that everything works as expected, disconnect the amplifier, mount it in your vehicle, and reconnect it.
Caution: If you do not make the connections in the order shown, damage to the amplifier and your auto sound system is possible if any wire connections are made incorrectly.
Note: For easier installation, mark each wire you plan to connect with the name of the terminal you will connect it to.
BEFORE YOU MAKE THE CONNECTIONS
The supplied connection cables include all the lead wires you need to connect the amplifier to ground, power, and your existing auto sound system.
Important:
•Do not cut any of the supplied wires. If you cut any wire, you cannot obtain a refund or exchange on this product. However, RadioShack will provide warranty service if you cut a wire and find the product is defective.
•If the connectors on your vehicle’s auto sound system are not compatible with the amplifier’s connectors, you might need an adapter harness to complete the connections. Your local RadioShack store has adapter harnesses for most vehicles.
You might need additional wire, depending on your individual auto sound system, to complete the connections. Your local RadioShack store has a variety of wire and wire accessories.
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