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8-Ohm Capable Amplifier 

Number of 8-Ohm 

Speaker Pairs 

Switch Position 

1-4 pairs 

4x 

5-8 pairs 

8x 

More than 8 pairs 

Not 

Recommended 

 

6-Ohm Capable Amplifier 

Number of 8-Ohm 

Speaker Pairs 

Switch Position 

1-5 pairs 

4x 

6-10 pairs 

8x 

More than 10 pairs 

Not 

Recommended 

 

4-Ohm Capable Amplifier 

Number of 8-Ohm 

Speaker Pairs 

Switch Position 

1 pair 

1/2x 

2-8 pairs 

4x 

9-16 pairs 

8x 

More than 16 pairs 

Not 

Recommended 

 
 

8-Ohm Capable Amplifier 

Number of 4-Ohm 

Speaker Pairs 

Switch Position 

1-4 pairs 

8x 

More than 4 pairs 

Not 

Recommended 

 
 

6-Ohm Capable Amplifier 

Number of 4-Ohm 

Speaker Pairs 

Switch Position 

1-2 pairs 

4x 

3-5 pairs 

8x 

More than 5 pairs 

Not 

Recommended 

 

4-Ohm Capable Amplifier 

Number of 4-Ohm 

Speaker Pairs 

Switch Position 

1-4 pairs 

4x 

5-8 pairs 

8x 

More than 8 pairs 

Not 

Recommended 

Summary of Contents for OVC300

Page 1: ... steps to install one or more volume controls to your stereo system These instructions assume that you have already installed all speaker pairs and low voltage mounting brackets at the desired locations 1 Refer to your amplifier s manual to determine the minimum impedance level that can be safely connected In most cases the minimum impedance is 4 6 or 8 ohms though some amplifiers are stable down ...

Page 2: ...ber of 8 Ohm Speaker Pairs Switch Position 1 pair 1 2x 2 8 pairs 4x 9 16 pairs 8x More than 16 pairs Not Recommended 8 Ohm Capable Amplifier Number of 4 Ohm Speaker Pairs Switch Position 1 4 pairs 8x More than 4 pairs Not Recommended 6 Ohm Capable Amplifier Number of 4 Ohm Speaker Pairs Switch Position 1 2 pairs 4x 3 5 pairs 8x More than 5 pairs Not Recommended 4 Ohm Capable Amplifier Number of 4 ...

Page 3: ...ections 8 Connect the other end of the left channel speaker wire to the L and L Output terminals on the volume control taking care to match the polarity 9 Connect the right channel speaker wire to the right channel speaker taking note of the wire colors or markings used for the positive and negative connections 10 Connect the other end of the right channel speaker wire to the R and R Output termin...

Page 4: ...s powered off and unplugged from the power source 18 At the amplifier use a terminal block or wire nut to connect all the left channel negative wires and a short length of speaker wire together 19 Connect the negative lead on the short length of speaker wire to the left channel negative terminal on the amplifier 20 Repeat steps 18 19 for the left channel positive lead 21 Repeat steps 18 20 for the...

Page 5: ...ion If distortion can be heard reduce the volume level until distortion can no longer be heard 26 Leave the volume control on the amplifier at the set position then use the individual zone volume controls to set the volume in each zone to a comfortable listening level ONLINE SUPPORT Monoprice is pleased to provide free online support For order related issues contact the Customer Service department...

Page 6: ...S Model 38178 Maximum Power Capacity RMS 300 watts Frequency Response 20Hz 20kHz Total Maximum Attenuation 42dB Supported Wire Gauges 14 16 AWG Impedance Matching Multipliers 1 2x 4x and 8x Dimensions 3 0 x 5 1 x 4 0 ...

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