• Outdoor High-Power Stereo Volume Control
ERPRO OF STERE O VOLUM E CONTR OLS INTRODU CTION The WVC1 OOK is a weatherproof stereo impedance-magnifying volume control that connects between the speaker-level output of an amplifier, speaker selector, or a Niles VCSHUB8 distribution hub and your speakers. TABLE OF CONTENTS Introdu ction 1 Feature s and Benefits Installa tion Conside rations 3 Installa tion 6 Operati on 9 Specific ations 10 -NI LE S .
WEATHERPROOF STEREO VOLUME CONTROLS FEATURES AND BENEFITS The weatherproof WVC1 OOK offer a number of improvements over other volume controls: • Standard faceplate and knob included in white, light almond, bone and black. • Designed for environmental wall-mount installation. • Isolated left- and right-channel grounds ensure safety with any amplifier. • A rubber gasket fits behind the faceplate during installation to seal out moisture. • May be used with 4-, 6-, or 8-ohm speaker systems.
• WEATHERPROOF STEREO INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS Calculating the Impedance Magnification Setting Use the following instructions and the accompanying charts to select the correct switch setting for the number and type of speakers in your system. CAUTION! Every speaker pair in the system must be connected to an impedance-magnifying volume control and set to the same magnification. 1. Count the number of pairs of 4-ohm speakers and the number of pairs of 8-ohm speakers you are connecting.
WEATHERPR OOF STEREO Using Speaker Selectors with IM Volume Controls Although IM controls provide volume and on/off at the volumecontrol location, they do not give you central control of speakers playing throughout the house. Speaker-selection systems give you central control, but some speaker selectors have non-defeatable impedance-protection circuits. Combining IM controls with such a selector will reduce your maximum volume substantially.
WEATHERPR OOF STEREO PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION Before you install the WVC1 OOK into an existing wall, consider the possibility of hidden obstructions inside the wall, such as wood and metal studs; electrical, telephone, or other wiring; plumbing; and conduit. 1. Install the junction box in the usual manner. 2. Run all necessary wiring to the volume control. Label the wires for future reference (Figures 1). INSTALLATION 1. Locate the connector plugs (and remove them if they are plugged in). 2.
WEATHERPROOF STEREO 7. Secure the volume control to the junction box. Insert the 1-1/4 11 device screws into the oblong screw holes on the top and bottom of the volume control. The oblong shape of the screw holes helps you place the volume control in a vertical position. Align the screws with the threaded holes in the junction box. Tighten the screws using a Phillips screwdriver. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN. If necessary, loosen these screws several turns so the volume control fits flush with the faceplate. 8.
W EATHERPROOF S TEREO AMPLIFIER'S MINIMUM SPEAKER LOAD IS 4 OHMS -- V OLUME AMPLIFIER' S MINIMUM SPEAKER LOAD IS 8 OHMS 8 OHM Speaker Pairs 40HM Speaker Pairs Figure 3 Figure 5 CONTROLS 8 OHM Speaker Pairs 40HM Speaker Pairs Figure 4 Figure 6
WEATHERPROOF STEREO VOLUME SPECIFICATIONS TECH TIP When using a receiver, set all of your IM volume controls at maximum volume. Then turn up the master volume on the receiver until you reach the maximum listening level. Finally, turn down the volume controls.
II WE AT HE RP RO OF ST ER EO VO LU ME CO NT RO LS re 7 WVC1 OOK INSTALLATION ASSEMBLY - Figu • • • Q (a) Knob (b) Faceplate (c) Gasket (d) Volu me Con trol
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