Russound Smart Select Volume Control Instruction Manual

EXAMPLE: 5) Since you have determined the system impedance you can now calculate the jumper setting needed to protect your amplifier. EXAMPLE: NOTE: All volume controls in the system should be set to the same jumper setting. Smart Select™ Volume Control Instruction Manual NG RUSSOUND MODEL SSVC. REFER TO THE DIAGRAMS INSIDE. With a few simple calculations, Russound Ultra-Match™ Volume Controls eliminate the need for a speaker selector. By determining the impedance of the system, the correct jumper settings for the volume controls can be calculated to allow safe operation of your system. 1) Determine the minimum impedance capability of the amplifier. Normally, this information can be found near the speaker output ter- minals on the back of the amplifier (look for a measurement in OHMS). WRITE THE AMPLIFIER’S MINIMUM IMPEDANCE HERE:__________ 2) Determine the impedance of your speakers. Most speakers have this information printed on the back near the speaker terminals. Most speakers are 4 Ohm or 8 Ohm. WRITE THE SPEAKER’S IMPEDANCE HERE:__________ ** If you are using speakers of different impedances, you need to deter- mine the average or common impedance. For example, a pair of 4 ohm speakers can be considered 2 pairs of 8 ohm speakers. 3) Count the number of speaker pairs you intend to connect to the amplifier. WRITE THE NUMBER OF SPEAKER PAIRS HERE:___________ Now that you have determined all this information you can calculate the settings on the Ultra-Match™ Volume Control. The Ultra-Match™ Volume Controls have jumper settings on one side of the circuit board. The jumpers have settings for 2x, 4x, 8x. These settings are multipliers and must be set according to the number of speaker pairs you connect. ted is use eaker s that or solder . e con- own in er’s in known y with many m com- ead, me er selec- SVC sys- o a cting 5- s) (limit l shield 4 Ultra-Match™CONFIGURATION INSTRUCTIONS 1) Make sure the amplifier or receiver is turned Off and it’s volume set to minimum. 2) Connect 12 Volt power to the Smart Select™ System (see Figure 2) NOTE: The 12 Volt power supply (Russound part No. 1201A) must be connected through the Russound Smart Select™ Power Interrupter Module (Figure 2). 3) The status indicator light should be illuminated red on all volume controls connected. This means that the volume control is currently in Mute mode, and that the speakers are disabled. 4) Press the function control button once. The status indicator should now blink 3 times and then turn solid green. This means that the SSVC is now in Active mode, and that the speakers are enabled. 5) Repeat step 4 on all remaining volume controls. 6) Set the Smart Select™ volume to maximum (fully clockwise). 7) Turn On the amplifier or receiver and select a music source, such as tuner or CD player. 8) Slowly turn up the amplifier or receiver volume and set it to a com- fortable (not maximum) listening level. Be careful not to overdrive your amplifier. If the sound becomes muddy or distorted, you have 5 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS (Refer to Figure 2) IMPORTANT: If you are unsure of any of the installation procedures, the products should be installed by a professional custom installer. 1) Make sure the amplifier or receiver is turned Off, and that the 12 Volt power supply is not plugged in. 2) Use 4 conductor, 2 twisted pair wire with shield and drain to make power and data connections (Russound Part No. AW2260AB). 3) Strip 1/4” of insulation from the ends of the power and data wire that will be connected to the SSVC. 4) Using butt connectors, wire nuts or other wire connectors rated for this application and the size and type of the wire being used, make connections to the SSVC’s power and data wires as shown in Figure 2. If several volume controls will be connected, use Russound EZB-1 and EZB-2 connecting blocks to make wiring easier. These connecting blocks would be additional to any connecting blocks used for the amplifier and speaker connections in Figure 1. NOTE: The EZB-1 and EZB-2 connecting blocks have connectors that are labeled L+, L-, R-, R+. You will need to make connections to the connect- ing block using alias names (i.e. 12v=L+, Gnd1=L–, Gnd2=R–, Data=R+). 5) Connect the Smart Select™ Power Interrupter to the EZB-1 connecting block as shown in Figure 2. The +V connection from the Smart Select™ Power Interrupter should connect to the terminal of the EZB-1 which corresponds to the +12V connection of the SSVC. The GND connection from the Smart Select Power Interrupter should connect to the termi- nal of the EZB-1 which corresponds to the Gnd1 connection of the SSVCs. 6) To eliminate the risk of damaging one or more components of the Smart Select™ system, make sure that all connections are correct and that no wires are shorted. 7) Once all connections are made, install the SSVC in the junction box or plaster ring. Insert carefully to avoid excessive strain on the connector. Taking the time to feed the excess wire out the back of the junction box will help you with the final assembly. If a junction box will be used, Russound recommends you use plastic junction boxes, if possible. This is to help ensure that the volume control does not short against 3.2 POWER AND DATA CONNECTIONS LIMITED WARRANTY The Russound SSVC is fully guaranteed for Two (2) years from the date of purchase against all defects in materials and workmanship. During this period Russound will replace any defec- tive parts and correct any defect in workmanship without charge for either parts or labor. For this warranty to apply, the unit must be installed and used according to its written instructions. If service is necessary, it must be performed by Russound. The unit must be returned to Russound at the owner’s expense and with prior written permission. Accidental damage and shipping damage are not considered defects under the terms of the warranty. Russound assumes no responsibility for defects resulting from abuse or servicing performed by an agency or person not specifically authorized in writing by Russound. Damage to or destruction of components due to improper use voids the warranty. In these cases the repair will be made at the owner’s expense. To return for repairs, the unit must be shipped to Russound at the owner’s expense, along with a note explaining the nature of the service required. Be sure to pack in a corrugated container with at least 3 inches of resilient mate- rial to protect the unit from damage in transit. 5 Forbes Rd. Newmarket, NH 03857, USA ☎ 603.659.5170 • Fax 603.659.5388 e-mail: [email protected] Come visit us at: English edures, ler. output to left + input of the connecting block, observing polarity and channel. NOTE: If more than 4 volume controls are to be connected, use Russound Part No. EZB-2 Add-On Connecting Blocks to allow for as many as 12 connected volume controls. 5) Connect the leads from the connecting block outputs labeled “SPEAK- ERS” to the connector labeled “INPUT” on the volume control. The wires must stay consistent, left + of the connecting block output to left + input of the volume control. 6) Connect the wires from the speakers to the connector labeled “OUT- PUT” on the volume control as shown in Figure 1. CAUTION: Do not reverse the input and output connections! the surface of a metal junction box during installation or removal. The junction box must also have a depth of at least 3 1/8”. JUMPERSETTING = AMPLIFIER’S MIN. IMPEDANCE (step 1) SYSTEM IMPEDANCE (step 4) 4X JUMPERSETTING = 8ΩAMPLIFIER 2ΩSYSTEM SYSTEM IMPEDANCE = SPEAKER IMPEDANCE NUMBER OF SPEAKER PAIRS 2ΩSYSTEM IMPEDANCE = 8ΩSPEAKERS 4 PAIRSOF SPEAKERS SSVC 28-0080

ability our . n once. muted ull can be Off. tus ndicator tus ndicator tus ndicator tatus he com- rned Off mart atus Mute CONNECTION DIAGRAMS FOR RUSSOUND MODEL SSVC. REFER TO THE INSTRUCTIONS ON BACK. DIAGRAMS ARE NOT TO SCALE. Audio- • Power rating/channel: • 126 Watts power handling • 14 Watts RMS, continuous • Uses Ultra-Match™impedance matching autoformers. • Accepts up to 12 AWG wire. • Attenuation: 12 steps, including “Off” 43dB total attenuation • 2 channel stereo control • Can be used with any combination of 4 Ohm to 8 Ohm speakers and amplifiers. • Frequency response: 20Hz - 20kHz, +1/-0.5 dB at rated power DC power- • Input voltage: +12 VDC • Power consumption: 80 mA, .96 Watts Mounting- • Fits into most 20 cubic in. Junction boxes. 1 5/8”W x 2 7/8”H x 2 5/8”D (4.1 x 7.3 x 5.4 cm) Weight- • 1.1 lbs (.5 kg) The Russound Smart Select™ Volume Control is fully guaranteed for Two (2) years from the date of purchase against all defects in materials and workmanship. During this period Russound will replace any defective parts and correct any defect in workmanship without charge for either parts or labor. For this warranty to apply, the unit must be installed and used according to its written instructions. If service is necessary, it must be per- formed by Russound. The unit must be returned to Russound at the owner’s expense and with prior written permission. Accidental damage and shipping damage are not considered defects under the terms of the warranty. Russound assumes no responsibility for defects resulting from abuse or servicing performed by an agency or person not specifically authorized in writing by Russound. Damage to or destruction of compo- nents due to improper use voids the warranty. In these cases the repair will be made at the owner’s expense. To return for repairs, the unit must be shipped to Russound at the owner’s expense, along with a note explaining the nature of the service required. Be sure to pack in a corru- gated container with at least 3 inches of resilient material to protect the unit from damage in transit. R– R– L– L+ R+ R– L– L+ OUTPUT INPUT SPEAKERS SPEAKERS SPEAKERS INPUT SPEAKERS AMP/Receiver Speaker Pair To power and data connections (figure 2) Smart Select™ Volume Control EZB-1, 4-Way Connecting Block Figure 1 To other Smart Select™ Volume Controls R– R– L– L+ R+ R– L– L+ OUTPUT INPUT SPEAKERS SPEAKERS SPEAKERS INPUT SPEAKERS 12V+(RED) GND1(BLACK) GND2(BLACK) DATA (YELLOW) Smart Select™ Power Interrupter 4 conductor, 22AWG 2 twisted pair wire with sheild To speakers and connecting block (figure 1) 12V 1000mA power supply pt. No. 846XP Smart Select™ Volume Control EZB-1, 4-Way Connecting Block Figure 2 To other Smart Select™Volume Controls