Radio Shack XL-260 Owner's Manual

Owner’s ManualPlease read before using this equipment.XL-260 High Power 4/3/2-Channel Bridgeable Amplifier12-2017.fm Page 1 Tuesday, May 9, 2000 10

10Connecting InputsFour Speaker OutputsFloating Ground ConnectionCommon Ground ConnectionGray/BlackWhite/BlackGrayWhiteRight Rear + SpeakerLeft Rear +

11Connecting InputsTwo Speaker OutputsFloating Ground ConnectionCommon Ground ConnectionRight + SpeakerLeft + SpeakerViolet/BlackGreen/BlackVioletGree

12Connecting InputsCONNECTING SPEAKERSYou can connect four speakers, two speak-ers and a subwoofer, or just two speakers tothe amplifier and your auto

13Connecting InputsConnecting Four Speakers1. Use a screwdriver to connect the frontleft speaker’s positive (+) wire to theamplifier’s CH1 (+) termina

14Connecting InputsConnecting Two Speakers (Bridged Connection)Caution: This connection produces 130watts per channel. Use this connection only ifyou

15Connecting Inputs3. Repeat Steps 1–2 to connect the frontright speaker’s positive (+) and negative(–) wires to the amplifier’s CH2 (+) andCH2 (–) te

16Completing the InstallationˆCompleting the InstallationTESTING THE CONNECTIONSBefore you continue, make sure you havesecurely made all connections.

17Completing the Installation5. Secure the amplifier to the mountingsurface using the supplied sheet metalscrews and washers.6. Reconnect the wiring.7

18OperationˆOperationTURNING ON THE AMPLIFIERThe amplifier automatically turns on a fewseconds after you turn your vehicle’s ignitionswitch to ACC or

19OperationADJUSTING FREQUENCY CROSSOVERIf you installed a subwoofer using the stepsin “Connecting Two Speakers and One Sub-woofer (Unbridged Connecti

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20TroubleshootingˆTroubleshootingWe do not expect you to have any problems with your RadioShack High Power 4/3/2-ChannelBridgeable Amplifier, but if y

21TroubleshootingDistorted sound (continued) The amplifier might have shut down.Turn your auto sound system off and let the amplifier cool. Make sure

22TroubleshootingCARETo enjoy your amplifier for a long time:• Keep the amplifier dry. If it gets wet,wipe it dry immediately.• Use and store the ampl

23SpecificationsˆSpecificationsOutput Power:Stereo ... 45 Watts × 4 @ 4 Ohms, 20–2

12-201705A00Printed in ChinaRadioShackA Division of Tandy CorporationFort Worth, Texas 76102Limited One-Year WarrantyThis product is warranted by Radi

3FeaturesˆFeaturesYour RadioShack High Power 4/3/2-Chan-nel Bridgeable Amplifier produces a total of260 watts to give added punch and power toyour veh

4PreparationˆPreparationSUPPLIED HARDWAREYour amplifier comes with the following items. Be sure you locate everything shown before youstore or dispose

5PreparationWarning: The amplifier gets very hot while itis on. Do not touch the amplifier or placeflammable objects near it.Preparing the Mounting Ar

6PreparationCautions:• For added safety and to protect youramplifier and auto sound system, dis-connect the cable from your vehicle’snegative (–) batt

7PreparationCONNECTING GROUND AND SWITCHED/PRIMARY POWERFollow these steps to connect the amplifier toground, switched power, and primary power.1. If

8Connecting Inputs6. Use a screwdriver to connect the spadeend of the supplied red power cable(with in-line fuse holder) to the ampli-fier’s + 12V ter

9Connecting InputsIf your auto sound system has two line out jacks (left and right), connect the auto sound systemto the amplifier.Note: For the best