Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product VCS-2D-HP Niles
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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.
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.
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 ” .
● 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.
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.
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 (.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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