TM9300/TM9400 Installation Guide Installing the Radio 33© Tait Limited December 20155. Insert each end of the negative wire into each of the fusecrimp-terminals and crimp them to force the metal contacts ontothe wires.6. Push the two crimp-terminals into the clear plastic fuse cover. Closethe cover while the next steps are completed.7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 for the positive wire.8. Connect the negative wire to the battery ground terminal.9. Connect the positive wire to the battery positive terminal.Notice Do not install the fuses until the installation is ready to bechecked. For more information, refer to “Checking the Installation” onpage 40.4.8 Connecting an External SpeakerAn external speaker is connected to the speaker pins of the radio’s powerconnector and operates in addition to the radio’s existing internal speaker.For information about Tait external speakers refer to “External Speakers”on page 18.If a different speaker is used, receptacles for the speaker pins of the powerconnector are provided with the radio’s installation kit.■ Connect the speaker to pins 2 (SPK–) and 3 (SPK+) of the powerconnector described on page 31.For more information, refer to the installation instructions provided withthe speaker.4.9 Connecting to the Auxiliary Connector(Ignition Signal, Emergency Switch,External Alert Devices)The auxiliary connector can be used to connect external devices and signalsthat are typically connected to a radio. These devices and signals include:■ the ignition signal to power up and power down the radio■ an emergency switch to power up the radio (if required) and then enteremergency mode■ external alert devicesAuxiliary Connector The radio’s auxiliary connector is a 15-way standard-density D-rangesocket.