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Niles VCS-2D-HP manual

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    V C S- 2 D-H P INSTALLATION & OPERA TION GUIDE N I LES MODEL V CS- 2 D-HP HIGH POWER STEREO VOLUME CONTROL V C S- 2 D-H P DS00134A/VCS-2D-HP 2/4/99 4:10 PM Page 12[...]

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    I ntroduct ion The VCS-2D-HP is a wall-mount, Decora ® style speaker vol- ume control. It connects between the speaker-level output of an amplifier, speaker selector, etc. and a pair of speakers. A perfect application for the VCS-2D-HP is adjusting the volume of remotely located speakers. The V C S-2D-HP adjusts the volume of speakers connected to[...]

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    of attenuation instead of 8. Steps 1 1 - 6 attenu ate -3 dB per step; steps 5 - 2 are -6 dB per step. Step 1 2 is “full-on” and step 1 is “full -off ” . The VCS-2D-HP delivers “POP- FREE” switching between all steps. ● Silent When Off – Niles controls completely silence your speakers when they are at the full-off position ● Remova[...]

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    ● Isolated left and right channel grounds make it safe for use with any amplifier. ● May be used with 4, 6, or 8 ohm speaker systems. ● Ideal for both home and commercial sound installations. ● Av ailable colors: White, Bone, Almond, or Black. ● Proudly made in the USA ● Ten year parts and labor warranty. Installation Considerations The[...]

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    of the wall. In some instances, the use of a p-ring may be inappropriate, such as in a retro-fit (existing) installation, or when building codes require that wall devices be enclosed in electrical boxes. Contact your local building code and inspection department if unsure. Type of Speaker Wire For most applications, we recommend you use 1 6 or 1 8 [...]

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    VCS-2D-HP Mounting Location Convenient mounting locations for the VCS-2D-HP are: ● Near entryways or exits ● Near a desk ● At your bedside ● Close to a telephone ● Near other wall controls (see caution next page) D O N O T IN ST ALL TH E VCS-2D-HP INTO ELECTRICAL BO X ES WITH 1 1 0 VOLT DEVICES Some states or municipalities allow devices [...]

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    1. Obtain the VCS-2D-HP knob and Decora-style insert in the desired color from your Niles dealer. 2. Holding the VCS-2D-HP control as shown in (Figure 1) , make sure that the knob is turned completely counter- clockwise, to the off position. Note the current position of the knob; this will ensure that you install the new knob in the same position a[...]

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    7 (a) Electrical Box (b) Speaker Wire (c) VCS-2D-HP Volume Control (supplied) (d) Snap-on Color Insert (supplied) (e) Knob (supplied) (f) Device Screws (2 supplied) (g) Decora Wallplate (supplied) (h) Faceplate Screws (2 supplied) b c d e f g h a H H I I G G H H P P O O W W E E R R S S T T E E R R E E O O V V O O L L U U M M E E C C O O N N T T R R[...]

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    Installation If you are installing the VCS-2D-HP into an existing wall, take time to consider any possible obstructions which may be hidden inside the wall, such as wood and metal studs; electrical, telephone or other types of wiring; plumbing; conduit; old wall safes; etc. 1. Install the electrical box or p-ring in the usual manner. 2. Run all the[...]

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    4. Plug the connectors into the VCS-2D-HP a s shown in ( Figure 5) 5. Secure the VCS-2D-HP to the electrical box or p-ring. Insert the 1 1/ 4 ” long device screws into the oblong-shaped screw holes on the top and bottom of the VCS-2D-HP. Note that the oblong shape of the screw holes allow you to position the VCS-2D-HP so that it is vert ical. Pos[...]

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    Operation 1. Make sure the amplifier or receiver power is OFF and set the volume to minimum. 2. Set the VCS-2D-HP volume to maximum (fully clockwise). 3. If you are using a Niles speaker selection system, locate the ON/OFF button which corresponds to the speaker pair you wish to play. Set it to the ON position. 4. Turn on the amplifier or receiver [...]

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    N I LES ® Nil es Au dio Corporation www.nilesaudio.com 1 233 1 S.W . 1 30 Street Miami, Florida, 33 1 86 T el: (305) 238-4373 Fax: (305) 238-0 1 85 © 1 999 Niles A udio Corporation. Niles and the Niles logo are registered trademarks of Niles Audio Corporation. Decora® is a registered trademark of Leviton Manufacturing Company. DS00134A DS00134A/[...]