Radio Shack Stereo Amplifier XL 110 User Guide

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XL-110 High Power  
Stereo Amplifier  
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ˆ Features  
Your RadioShack High-Power Stereo Amplifi-  
er produces a total of 110 watts to give add-  
ed punch and power to your vehicle’s  
existing auto sound system.  
Hz. This lets you set up the amplifier so you  
can connect a subwoofer.  
Short Circuit Protection  
— distorts the am-  
plifier’s sound if any output channel shorts,  
alerting you to turn off the auto sound sys-  
tem.  
The amplifier produces up to 55 watts per  
channel of clean, powerful sound at all audio  
frequencies with minimum distortion. You  
can connect your auto sound system’s low-  
level or speaker-level outputs to this amplifi-  
er.  
Auto-Off  
— protects the amplifier by tempo-  
rarily shutting down if it gets too hot, an out-  
put channel shorts, or it detects an input  
overload. The amplifier restarts automatically  
when it cools or the problem is corrected.  
Its features include:  
14K Gold-Plated Noise-Isolated Low-Lev-  
Protection Indicator  
— lights if the amplifier  
el Input Jacks  
— let you connect low-level  
shuts itself down.  
(preamplifier) signal inputs to match your  
auto sound system’s output for the best  
high-fidelity performance.  
THE FCC WANTS YOU TO  
KNOW  
14K Gold-Plated Speaker Terminals  
— de-  
Your amplifier might cause TV or radio inter-  
ference even when it is operating properly.  
To determine whether your amplifier is caus-  
ing the interference, turn off your amplifier. If  
the interference goes away, your amplifier is  
causing it. Try to eliminate the interference  
by:  
signed for low impedance, high conductivity,  
and minimum corrosion, to provide the high-  
est signal transfer and lowest sound distor-  
tion.  
Input Level Control  
— lets you adjust the  
level of the audio signals that enter the am-  
plifier.  
• Moving your amplifier away from the  
receiver  
Automatic Power Switching  
— can auto-  
matically turn the amplifier on or off when  
you turn your auto sound system on or off  
(depending on how you hook up the amplifi-  
er).  
• Contacting your local RadioShack store  
for help  
Mute Turn On Circuit —  
eliminates the  
thump you hear when you turn on some am-  
plifiers.  
Power Indicator  
— lights when power is  
supplied to the amplifier.  
Crossover Frequency Circuit  
— lets you  
adjust the crossover frequency from 45400  
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Features  
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ˆ Preparation  
SUPPLIED HARDWARE  
Your amplifier comes with the following items. Be sure you locate everything listed before you  
store or dispose of the packing materials.  
Power Wire (Red) (1)  
Ground Wire (Black) (1)  
Remote Wire (Blue/White) (1)  
Flat Washers (4)  
4-Pin Connector with Wire (1)  
Sheet Metal Screws (4)  
Twist-On  
Terminal  
Connectors (5)  
Lock Washers (4)  
Also, be aware that installation in your vehi-  
cle might require cutting or modifying your  
vehicle.  
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 ques-  
tions about your vehicle’s electrical and auto  
sound systems.  
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 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.)  
• does not interfere with the vehicle’s  
operation  
• lets you drill mounting holes without  
damaging other vehicle components  
• How do I connect a wire to the fuse box?  
• allows enough space around the cooling  
fins for proper airflow and cooling  
• Which of the auto sound system’s wires  
is the power wire?  
• lets you easily see the amplifier’s  
POWER and PROTECTION indicators  
• Which of the auto sound system’s termi-  
nals are low-level outputs and which are  
high-level (speaker) outputs?  
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Preparation  
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Warning:  
The amplifier gets very hot while it  
Then test the connections. When you con-  
firm that everything works as expected, dis-  
connect the amplifier, mount it in your  
vehicle, and reconnect it.  
is on. Do not touch the amplifier or place  
flammable objects near it while it is on.  
Preparing the Mounting Area  
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.  
In addition to the supplied hardware, you  
need these materials:  
• an adapter harness  
• additional wire  
Note:  
For easier installation, mark each wire  
you plan to connect with the name of the ter-  
minal you will connect it to.  
• shielded audio cables  
BEFORE YOU MAKE THE  
CONNECTIONS  
• 16- or 18-gauge marked or color-coded  
wire.  
The supplied connection cables include all  
the lead wires you need to connect the am-  
plifier to ground, power, and your existing  
auto sound system.  
Confirm that the amplifier fits in your vehi-  
cle’s available mounting area. This amplifier  
requires a 51/2-inch high by 93/4-inch wide by  
113/4-inch deep (13.9 × 23.5 × 29.8 cm)  
mounting area.  
Important:  
Routing Cables and Wires  
• 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 war-  
ranty service if you cut a wire and find  
the product is defective.  
Avoid routing the connection cables and any  
speaker wires near moving parts or sharp  
edges. You can usually route wires and ca-  
bles along the wiring channel beneath the  
vehicle’s door facings by carefully removing  
the molding that holds the carpet in place. Af-  
ter routing the cables and wires, replace the  
molding.  
• 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.  
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:  
You might need additional wire, depending  
on your individual auto sound system, to  
complete the connections. Your local Ra-  
dioShack store has a variety of wire and wire  
accessories.  
1
2
3
Ground and power  
Your auto sound system’s outputs  
Your speakers  
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Cautions:  
per channel). Each speaker must have  
an impedance of at least 4 ohms. Your  
local RadioShack store has a large vari-  
ety of speakers.  
• For added safety and to protect your  
amplifier and auto sound system, dis-  
connect the cable from your vehicle’s  
negative ( ) battery terminal before you  
begin.  
To make it easier to gauge wire length and  
connect the amplifier, temporarily place the  
amplifier as close as possible to the selected  
mounting location.  
• Be sure your speakers can handle as  
much as 110 watts of power (55 watts  
CONNECTING GROUND AND SWITCHED/PRIMARY POWER  
Blue/White  
AMP Remote Turn On  
Black  
Vehicle’s Battery  
Chassis  
Ground  
Switched Power Lead  
Auto Sound System  
Follow these steps to connect the amplifier to  
ground, switched power, and primary power.  
vehicle’s frame. Be sure the bolt is not  
insulated from the chassis by a plastic  
part.  
1. If you have not done so already, discon-  
nect the cable from your vehicle’s nega-  
4. Use a screwdriver to connect the spade  
end of the supplied blue/white wire to  
tive ( ) battery terminal.  
REM  
the amplifier’s  
minal.  
(remote power) ter-  
2. Use a screwdriver to connect the spade  
end of the supplied black ground wire to  
GND  
a
the amplifier’s  
(ground) terminal.  
5.  
If your auto sound system has  
switched power lead, connect the blue/  
white wire’s other end to your auto  
sound system’s switched power lead  
3. Connect the black ground wire’s other  
end to a chassis ground, such as a  
metal bolt attached to a metal part of the  
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using one of the supplied twist-on termi-  
nal connectors.  
This connection turns on the amplifier  
when you turn on the auto sound sys-  
tem, and turns off the amplifier when  
you turn off the auto sound system. This  
prevents your vehicle’s battery from  
being drained if you leave your amplifier  
on when you turn your auto sound sys-  
tem off.  
If your auto sound system does not have  
a switched power lead, connect the  
blue/white wire’s other end to a point in  
your vehicle’s fuse block that has power  
only when you turn on the ignition or turn  
the key to ACC.  
This connection turns on the amplifier  
when you turn on the ignition or turn the  
key to ACC, and turns off the amplifier  
when you turn off the ignition. This pre-  
vents your vehicle’s battery from being  
drained if you leave your amplifier on  
when you turn off the ignition.  
6. Use a screwdriver to connect the spade  
end of the supplied red power cable  
(with in-line fuse holder) to the ampli-  
+ 12V  
fier’s  
terminal.  
7. Connect the other end of the red power  
+
cable to your vehicle’s positive ( ) bat-  
tery terminal. Then tighten the terminal.  
Caution:  
Due to the amplifier’s high cur-  
rent requirement, you must connect the  
red power cable’s fused end directly to  
the vehicle’s positive (+) battery terminal  
or damage to your vehicle’s wiring could  
result.  
Do not reconnect your vehicle’s negative (–)  
battery cable yet.  
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ˆ Connecting Inputs  
LOW-LEVEL INPUTS  
You can connect your auto sound system’s low-level line out jacks to the amplifier’s low-level  
line in jacks.  
If your auto sound system does not have low-level line out jacks, see “High-Level (Speaker  
Wire) Inputs” on Page 9 to connect your amplifier.  
Note:  
For the best results, use shielded audio cables (not supplied) available at your local Ra-  
dioShack store.  
1. Temporarily place the amplifier as close as possible to the selected mounting location.  
2. If your auto sound system has two line out jacks, connect the auto sound system to the  
amplifier as shown:  
Right  
Left  
Auto Sound System  
Note: If your auto sound system has four separate line out jacks  
, use the auto sound sys-  
tem’s front left and right jacks to make this connection.  
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Note:  
A floating ground connection lets the  
HIGH-LEVEL (SPEAKER  
WIRE) INPUTS  
amplifier provide more power to each speak-  
er, but requires that you connect a separate  
wire to each speaker terminal. A common  
ground connection lets you use fewer wires  
to connect the speakers to the amplifier, but  
reduces the amount of power supplied to the  
speakers from the amplifier.  
If your auto sound system does not have  
low-level line out jacks but has only speaker  
outputs, connect your auto sound system’s  
HIGH IN-  
speaker outputs to the amplifier’s  
PUT  
jacks.  
Use the supplied wire harness and the sup-  
plied twist-on terminal connectors to make  
the appropriate connections.  
• If your auto sound system has four  
speaker outputs, see “Four Speaker  
Outputs” on Page 10 to connect your  
system’s speaker outputs to the ampli-  
fier using either a floating or common  
ground connection.  
• If your auto sound system has two  
speaker outputs, see “Two Speaker Out-  
puts” on Page 11 to connect your sys-  
tem’s speaker outputs to the amplifier  
using either  
a
floating or common  
ground connection.  
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Four Speaker Outputs  
Floating Ground Connection  
White/Black  
Gray/Black  
Right Front  
Speaker  
Left Front  
Speaker  
Auto Sound System  
Common Ground Connection  
Right Front  
Speaker  
Left Front  
Speaker  
Auto Sound System  
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Two Speaker Outputs  
Floating Ground Connection  
Gray/Black  
White/Black  
Auto Sound System  
Common Ground Connection  
Auto Sound System  
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CONNECTING SPEAKERS  
You can connect two speakers or a subwoof-  
er to the amplifier and your auto sound sys-  
tem.  
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.  
• If you are connecting two speakers, fol-  
low Steps 1–3 under “Preparing the  
Speaker Wires” then see “Connecting  
Two Speakers” on Page 13 to connect  
the speakers to the amplifier.  
Conductors  
1/4  
Inch  
• If you are connecting a subwoofer, follow  
Steps 1–3 under “Preparing the Speaker  
Wires” then see “Connecting a Sub-  
woofer” on Page 13 to connect a sub-  
woofer to the amplifier.  
4 Inches  
Preparing the Speaker Wires  
Caution:  
You must connect a separate wire  
to each speaker terminal as described in the  
following procedures. Unless your auto  
sound system’s speakers use a common  
ground wire, do not use a common wire or  
chassis ground for speaker connections.  
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.  
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.  
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Connecting Two Speakers  
Right Speaker  
Left Speaker  
1. Use a screwdriver to connect the left speaker’s positive (+) wire to the amplifier’s  
SPEAKER L (+)  
terminal.  
2. Use a screwdriver to connect the left speaker’s negative (–) wire to the amplifier’s  
SPEAKER L (–)  
terminal.  
3. Repeat Steps 1–2 to connect the right speaker’s positive (+) and negative (–) wires to the  
SPEAKER R (+)  
SPEAKER R (–)  
terminals.  
amplifier’s  
and  
Connecting a Subwoofer  
Or  
Subwoofer  
Subwoofer  
SPEAKER  
1. Use a screwdriver to connect the subwoofer’s positive (+) wire to the amplifier’s  
L (+)  
SPEAKER R (+)  
terminal.  
or  
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2. Use a screwdriver to connect the sub-  
woofer’s positive (+) wire to the ampli-  
SPEAKER L (+)  
terminal, connect  
woofer’s negative ( ) wire to the ampli-  
fier’s  
fier’s negative (–) terminal for the same  
channel you connected in Step 1. For  
example, if you connected the sub-  
the subwoofer’s negative ( ) wire to the  
SPEAKER L (–)  
amplifier’s  
terminal.  
ˆ Completing the Installation  
system operate properly. The amplifier turns  
on after a few seconds.  
TESTING THE  
CONNECTIONS  
If you cannot quickly confirm whether the  
auto sound system and amplifier are working  
Before you continue, make sure you have  
securely made all connections. Then recon-  
turn off your vehicle’s ignition  
properly,  
nect the cable to the vehicle’s negative ( )  
and disconnect the cable from your vehi-  
battery terminal.  
cle’s negative (–) battery terminal.  
Then  
recheck your connections.  
LEVEL (MIN/MAX)  
Set  
on the side of the am-  
plifier to its mid position (see “Adjusting the  
Audio Level” on Page 15). Then turn on your  
vehicle’s ignition and auto sound system to  
confirm that the amplifier and auto sound  
After you test the auto sound system and  
amplifier and verify that everything is proper-  
ly connected and working, follow the instruc-  
tions in “Mounting the Amplifier.”  
MOUNTING THE AMPLIFIER  
Sheet Metal Screw  
Lock Washer  
Flat Washer  
9/64-Inch Mounting Holes  
Once you verify that the amplifier is connect-  
ed properly, follow these steps to mount it.  
2. To make mounting more convenient,  
temporarily disconnect the amplifier’s  
connections (ground, primary power,  
remote power, your auto sound system’s  
input, and speakers).  
1. Disconnect the cable from the vehicle’s  
negative (–) battery terminal.  
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Note:  
If you have not already done so,  
5. Secure the amplifier to the mounting  
surface using the supplied sheet metal  
screws and washers.  
be sure to mark each wire with the name  
of the terminal you will reconnect it to.  
3. Using the mounting holes on the ampli-  
fier as a guide, mark the positions for the  
mounting holes.  
6. Reconnect the wiring.  
7. Reconnect the cable to the vehicle bat-  
tery’s negative (–) terminal.  
4. Drill 9/64-inch (3.57 mm) holes at the  
marked locations, being careful not to  
damage anything behind the mounting  
surface.  
8. Reset your vehicle’s clock, your auto  
sound system’s tuner memory, and  
other timer/memory devices.  
ˆ Operation  
TURNING ON THE  
AMPLIFIER  
ADJUSTING THE AUDIO  
LEVEL  
LEV-  
For the best performance, you must set  
The amplifier automatically turns on a few  
seconds after you turn your vehicle’s ignition  
switch to ACC or ON or turn on your auto  
sound system, depending on how you wired  
EL (MIN/MAX)  
on the amplifier to adjust the  
level of the audio signals that enter the am-  
plifier.  
POWER  
the system. The  
indicator lights  
LEVEL (MIN/  
1. Use a screwdriver to turn  
when the amplifier is on.  
MAX)  
MIN  
.
fully counterclockwise to  
POWER  
Indicator  
Important:  
Your amplifier requires 17 amps  
or more of power from your vehicle’s battery  
during operation. To protect your battery  
from discharging, do not operate the amplifi-  
er unless your vehicle is running.  
2. Turn up the auto sound system’s volume  
control to about one-third of its full  
range.  
Note:  
Your amplifier temporarily shuts down  
LEVEL (MIN/MAX)  
3. Adjust  
to a comfort-  
if it gets too hot, then restarts automatically  
once it cools.  
able listening level.  
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4. Turn up the auto sound system’s volume  
control until the sound begins to distort.  
Then immediately turn the volume down  
to a point just before where the distor-  
tion began.  
ADJUSTING FREQUENCY  
CROSSOVER  
If you installed a subwoofer using the steps  
in “Connecting a Subwoofer” on Page 13, set  
X-OVER FREQ ON/OFF  
ON  
X-  
to  
, then adjust  
Caution:  
Never turn up the auto sound  
OVER FREQ  
for your particular vehicle’s  
system’s volume control more than  
needed to adjust the audio level, or  
more than two-thirds of its maximum vol-  
ume.  
acoustics. The amplifier passes through all  
frequencies at or below that setting (45400  
Hz).  
LEVEL (MIN/MAX)  
5. Adjust  
until the sound  
is at the maximum level you want the  
amplifier to produce.  
6. Adjust the auto sound system’s volume  
control to a comfortable listening level.  
Note: X-OVER FREQ  
selects the limit at which  
the amplifier will pass frequencies (from 45−  
400 Hz). You should not use it to adjust the  
sound you hear through your main speakers.  
ˆ Troubleshooting  
We do not expect you to have any problems with your amplifier, but if you do, these sugges-  
tions might help.  
Symptom  
Possible Cause  
Power problem.  
Suggestion  
No power the amplifier’s  
POWER indicator does not light  
after you turn on the vehicle’s  
auto sound system.  
Check the amplifier’s and auto-  
sound system’s fuses and  
replace them if necessary (see  
“Replacing a Fuse” on  
Page 18).  
Vehicle’s ignition is not turned  
on.  
Turn on the ignition.  
The amplifier is not properly  
connected to your auto sound  
system/vehicle.  
Check all connections.  
No sound.  
The auto sound system is not  
Turn on the auto sound system  
turned on or the volume is set to or adjust its volume.  
minimum.  
LEVEL (MIN/MAX)  
LEVEL (MIN/MAX)  
.
is set to  
Adjust  
minimum.  
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Symptom  
Possible Cause  
Suggestion  
No Sound (continued).  
The amplifier is not properly  
connected to your auto sound  
system/vehicle.  
Check all connections.  
The amplifier might have shut  
down.  
Turn off your auto sound system  
and let the amplifier cool. Make  
sure the amplifier is properly  
ventilated. Then turn your auto  
sound system back on. The  
amplifier turns on when it cools  
off enough. Or, the amplifier  
might have detected an input  
overload. Reduce the auto  
sound system’s volume.  
Power problem.  
Check the amplifier’s and auto  
sound system’s fuses and  
replace them if necessary (see  
“Replacing a Fuse” on  
Page 18).  
Distorted sound.  
The amplifier might be receiving Reduce your auto sound sys-  
too much input power from your tem’s output power (if possi-  
auto sound system.  
ble), or reduce the auto sound  
system’s volume.  
An output channel might have  
shorted.  
Take the amplifier to your local  
RadioShack store.  
The amplifier might have shut  
down.  
Turn off your auto sound system  
and let the amplifier cool. Make  
sure the amplifier is properly  
ventilated. Then turn your auto  
sound system back on. The  
amplifier turns on when it cools  
off enough.  
The amplifier’s PROTECTION  
indicator lights.  
The amplifier is not properly  
connected to your auto sound  
system/vehicle.  
Check all connections.  
The amplifier might be receiving Reduce your auto sound sys-  
too much power from your auto tem’s output power (if possi-  
sound system.  
ble), or reduce the auto sound  
system’s volume.  
If you still have problems, disconnect the amplifier and take it to your local RadioShack store  
for assistance.  
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ˆ Care  
To enjoy your amplifier for a long time:  
until they spring apart. Then remove the  
fuse.  
• Keep the amplifier dry. If it gets wet,  
wipe it dry immediately.  
• Use and store the amplifier only in nor-  
mal temperature environments.  
Fuse  
• Handle the amplifier gently and care-  
fully. Do not drop it.  
3. If the fuse is blown, replace it. Use only  
an SFE-type fuse with the proper rating.  
The fuse must be 20 amps.  
• Keep the amplifier away from dust and  
dirt.  
• Wipe the amplifier with a damp cloth  
occasionally to keep it looking new.  
4. Reassemble the fuse holder by inserting  
the fuse into the longer of the fuse  
holder’s ends, and pushing together and  
twisting the two parts until they latch  
together.  
Modifying or tampering with the amplifier’s  
internal components can cause a malfunc-  
tion and might invalidate its warranty and  
void your FCC authorization to operate it. If  
your amplifier is not performing as it should,  
take it to your local RadioShack store for as-  
sistance.  
5. Reconnect the cable to the vehicle’s  
negative (–) battery terminal.  
Replacing the Blade-Type Fuse  
REPLACING A FUSE  
1. Disconnect the cable from the vehicles  
negative (–) battery terminal.  
If the amplifier does not operate, you might  
need to replace the red power cable’s 20-  
amp SFE-type fuse or the 20-amp blade-type  
fuse on the amplifier’s back panel. Check  
both fuses.  
2. Grasp the fuse’s plastic end and pull it  
out.  
Important:  
Let the amplifier cool down and  
see if it starts again before you assume a  
fuse needs to be replaced.  
Caution:  
Do not use a fuse with ratings other  
than those specified here. Doing so might  
damage your amplifier.  
3. If the fuse is blown, replace it. Use only  
a blade-type fuse with the proper rating.  
The fuse must be 20 amps.  
Replacing the SFE-Type Fuse  
4. Grasp the new fuse’s plastic end and  
push it in.  
1. Disconnect the cable from the vehicle’s  
negative (–) battery terminal.  
5. Reconnect the cable to the vehicle’s  
negative (–) battery terminal.  
2. Push together and twist the fuse  
holder’s parts on the red power cable  
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ˆ Specifications  
Output Power @ 14.4 VDC 1kHz ..................................... 35 Watts × 2 @ 4 Ohms, 20–20 kHz, 0.5% THD  
55 Watts × 2 @ 4 Ohms, 20–20 kHz, 10% THD  
40 Watts × 2 @ 2 Ohms, 20–20 kHz, 1% THD  
Frequency Response ................................................................................................ 20–20,000 Hz (±3 dB)  
Power Supply Voltage ...................................................................................... 14.4 VDC Negative Ground  
Maximum Current Draw ........................................................................................................................ 20 A  
Dimensions (HWD) ................................................................................................. 21/16 × 9 × 109/16 Inches  
(5.2 × 23 × 26.8 cm)  
Net Weight .................................................................................................................................. 3 lbs, 15 oz  
(1.4 kg)  
Specifications are typical; individual units might vary. Specifications are subject to change and improve-  
ment without notice.  
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Limited One-Year Warranty  
This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workman-  
ship under normal use for one (1) year from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-owned  
stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, Ra-  
dioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING  
THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED  
IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED  
HEREIN. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR RE-  
SPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY  
LIABILITY, LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OR PERFOR-  
MANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY, IN-  
CLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVENIENCE, LOSS  
OF TIME, DATA, PROPERTY, REVENUE, OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDEN-  
TAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE  
POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.  
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limita-  
tion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to  
you.  
In the event of a product defect during the warranty period, take the product and the RadioShack  
sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store. RadioShack will, at its option, un-  
less otherwise provided by law: (a) correct the defect by product repair without charge for parts and  
labor; (b) replace the product with one of the same or similar design; or (c) refund the purchase  
price. All replaced parts and products, and products on which a refund is made, become the prop-  
erty of RadioShack. New or reconditioned parts and products may be used in the performance of  
warranty service. Repaired or replaced parts and products are warranted for the remainder of the  
original warranty period. You will be charged for repair or replacement of the product made after the  
expiration of the warranty period.  
This warranty does not cover: (a) damage or failure caused by or attributable to acts of God, abuse,  
accident, misuse, improper or abnormal usage, failure to follow instructions, improper installation or  
maintenance, alteration, lightning or other incidence of excess voltage or current; (b) any repairs  
other than those provided by a RadioShack Authorized Service Facility; (c) consumables such as  
fuses or batteries; (d) cosmetic damage; (e) transportation, shipping or insurance costs; or (f) costs  
of product removal, installation, set-up service adjustment or reinstallation.  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from  
state to state.  
RadioShack Customer Relations, 200 Taylor Street, 6th Floor, Fort Worth, TX 76102  
We Service What We Sell  
12/99  
RadioShack  
A Division of Tandy Corporation  
Fort Worth, Texas 76102  
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05A00  
Printed in China  
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