Tandy 120-2157 Portable Radio User Manual


 
If you install speakers, avoid routing the speaker wires near moving parts
or sharp edges. You can usually route them along the wiring channel
beneath the vehicle's door facings by carefully removing the molding that
holds the carpet in place. After you route the speaker wires, replace the
molding.
Removing the Shipping Screw
The shipping screw helps protect the stereo from being damaged during
shipment.
Before you mount the stereo, use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the
shipping screw, spacer, and rubber washer from the top of the stereo.
Note: Save the screw, spacer, and washer in case you need to mail or ship
the stereo. Secure them to the back of the stereo with a piece of
tape.
Making the Connections
The supplied harness with the 14-pin connector includes all the lead wires
you need to connect the stereo to ground, power, some optional components,
and speakers.
IMPORTANT: Do not cut these wires. If you cut any wire, you cannot obtain
a refund or exchange on this product. However, your local Radio
Shack store will provide warranty service if you cut a wire and
find that the product is defective.
You might need additional wire, depending on your autosound system, to
complete the connections. Your local RadioShack store carries a full line
of wire and wire management accessories.
CAUTIONS: For added safety and to protect your stereo, disconnect the
cable from your vehicle battery's negative (-) terminal before
you begin.
Be sure your speakers can handle 92 watts of power (23 watts
per channel). Each speaker must have an impedance of at least
4 Ohms. Your local RadioShack store carries a full line of
speakers.
You must connect the GROUND, +12V TO IGNITION, and +12V TO
BATTERY wires first, then make all other connections as
described in the following sections before you plug the harness
with the 14-pin connector into the stereo. If you do not make