Radio Shack 85 owner manual Connecting Two Speakers Bridged Connection

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Connecting Two Speakers (Bridged Connection)

If you are connecting only two speakers (left and right), you can add (bridge) the power output of two channels (front and back) to produce the combined power of both from each of the two speakers.

Caution: This is a bridged connection that produces 170 watts per speaker. Use this connection only if you have high quality speakers capable of handling a pow- er output of 170 Watts.

1.Connect one end of a speaker wire’s marked conductor to the amplifier’s + CH1 (+ Bridged) terminal and the other end to the left speaker’s positive (+) terminal.

2.Connect the unmarked conductor’s end (in the same speaker wire) to the amplifier’s CH2 + (Bridged −) terminal and the other end to the left speaker’s negative (−) terminal.

3.Connect one end of a second speaker wire’s marked conductor to the

amplifier’s + CH3 (+ Bridged) terminal and the other end to the right speaker’s negative (−) terminal.

4.Connect the unmarked conductor’s end (in the same speaker wire) to the amplifier’s CH4 + (Bridged −) terminal and the other end to the right speaker’s positive (+) terminal.

5.Push in the right BRG/ST (Bridged/Stereo) switch to the BRG position to bridge the front speakers (CH1 and CH2).

6.Push in the left BRG/ST (Bridged/Stereo) switch to the BRG position to bridge the rear speakers (CH3 and CH4).

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Contents 85 × 4 High Power 4-Channel Trunk Mount Amplifier Automatic Thermal Protection FeaturesMute Turn On Circuit eliminates Contents Choosing a Mounting Location Before YOU Begin the InstallationPreparation Connecting Ground and PRIMARY/SWITCHED Power Illus please add a dwg that illustrates step Low Level Input Connections Connecting to Your Autosound SystemFm Page 9 Tuesday, July 13, 1999 1007 AM Fm Page 10 Tuesday, July 13, 1999 1007 AM High-Level Input Connections Floating Ground Connection Common Fm Page 13 Tuesday, July 13, 1999 1007 AM Preparing the Speaker Wires Connecting the SpeakersConnecting Four Speakers Connecting Two Speakers Unbridged Connection Connecting Two Speakers Bridged Connection Fm Page 18 Tuesday, July 13, 1999 1007 AM Connecting Two Unbridged Speakers and One Bridged Subwoofer Testing the Connections Mounting the Amplifier Fm Page 22 Tuesday, July 13, 1999 1007 AM Turning on the Amplifier Setting the Level ControlOperation Over Freq Control Using the Frequency CrossoverOver Freq On/Off Switch Maintenance Replacing a Blade-Type Fuse Replacing the FusesReplacing the Tube-Type Fuse Specifications Radio Shack

85 specifications

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The Radio Shack 85 operated on a Zilog Z80 microprocessor, running at a speed of 5 MHz. This processor delivered solid performance for the applications and tasks typical of the era, including word processing and basic data management. Users could store their data on the internal 32 KB of RAM, which was expandable to 64 KB, a significant amount for the time. For data storage, the device featured a built-in cassette tape interface, allowing users to save and load their work conveniently.

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Overall, the Radio Shack 85 was a groundbreaking device that combined portability, functionality, and efficiency. Its combination of a comfortable keyboard, a capable processor, and a lightweight design paved the way for future portable computing innovations, leaving a lasting legacy in the technology landscape.
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