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SVC6
ENG: Operating Instructions
SPEAKER SELECTION /
VOLUME CONTROL
Dear Customer,
Congratulations on your purchase of this ArtSound product.
Please read these instructions carefully and keep them in a
safe place.
Introduction
The SVC6 is a combination of a switchbox and volume con-
troller. It allows you to connect different loudspeakers to
one amplifier without risk of overloading. The SVC6 resolves
the impedance problem and controls the volume per pair of
speakers. Each speaker pair can be switched on or off with the
on/off button. This application is ideal for background music.
Specifications
• Maximum power handling: 2 x 100 W RMS at 4 ohm
• Frequency Response: +/- 1.2 dB from 20 Hz to 20 kHz
• Individual room on/off selector switches
• 12-step controls; 54 dB maximum attenuation
• 6 x stereo-output for speakers of 8 ohm.
• Mounting: Table-top component
• Wiring requirements: Any loudspeaker cable up to 2mm²
can be connected
• Dimensions: 42.5 cm x 26 cm x 5.4 cm, rugged all metal
chassis construction
• Weight: 1.8 kg
Installation
Power Handling
The SVC6 is designed for use in combination with a low-ohm
amplifier rated at 2 x 100 W RMS. Any damage caused by
use with amplifiers of a higher rating is not covered by the
guarantee.
Important
Do NOT use the SVC6 with an amplifier rated at higher than
100W RMS. Distortion occurs on very many amplifiers if the
volume increases beyond 70%. This is bad for the acoustic
quality of the sound system, so it is not recommended for the
SVC6. (The built-in transformers can cause noise; in that case
lower the volume of the amplifier.)
Amplifier Impedance Load
The more loudspeakers you use per amplifier, the greater the
impedance or load. If, for example, you connect two pairs of
speakers of standard 8 ohm, the impedance will drop to 4
ohm. The load is then twice as high. If you connect still more
loudspeakers, the impedance will drop to 2 ohm. An ampli-
fier like that can deal with 4 ohms of load. At any higher load
there is a real risk of damage. The SVC6 solves that problem.
You must set the SAFETY button behind the device (red) to
ON at all times. Models not having that button are automati-
cally protected.
Use
1. Make sure your amplifier is off.
2. Set the volume knob of the speaker pair you plan to con-
nect (e.g. zone 1) to maximum.
3. Set the corresponding knob (e.g. zone 1) to ON
4. Switch the amplifier on and choose a source
5. Slowly increase the volume of the amplifier until you get
the desired sound level.
6. You can now use the SVC6 to adjust the volume per zone
and set accents.
7. You can switch off the loudspeakers by setting the knob to
OFF or by turning the volume fully down (knob)
8. Never connect more than 2 speakers per zone output
Loudspeaker cable type
We recommend use of a flexible cable of 0.75mm – 2.0mm
thickness.
Preventing interference
When arranging the cables, keep the SVC6 a few centimetres
away from any existing cables (e.g. electricity).
SVC6 connections
(fig. 1)
a. Feed each cable on the rear side into the right ‘plug’, which
you can remove from the device
b. Trim two millimetres of insulation from the cable before
feeding it in. Use a small screwdriver to tighten the screw
and thus fix the cable in place (see illustration)
c. Now insert the plug back into the unit until it sits tight. The
input from the amplifier to the SVC (same cable!) is via
“AMPLIFIER”. Connect the loudspeakers via “SPEAKERS”.
The SVC6 needs NO mains current.
d. Make sure that positive and negative poles are connected
correctly.
Guarantee
2 years with correct use (check this manual and the safety
instructions)
