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Operation

1. 

Make sure the amplifier or receiver power is OFF and set

the volume to minimum.

2. 

Set both selector buttons on the AB-2D to the OFF posi-

tion (buttons out). 

3. 

If you are using a Niles speaker selection system in con-

junction with the AB-2D, locate the ON/OFF button which
corresponds to the AB-2D. Set it to the ON position.

4. 

Turn on the amplifier or receiver and select a source, such

as the tuner or CD player. 

5. 

Using the selector buttons on the AB-2D, select the speak-

er pairs you wish to play.

6. 

Slowly turn up the amplifier or receiver volume and set it

to a comfortable (not maximum) listening level. Be careful
not to overdrive or "clip" your amplifier. If the sound becomes
muddy or distorted, you have reached the limit of your
amplifier's volume capability and should quickly reduce the
volume to avoid damaging your speakers. 

Note:  

If the speaker pairs connected to the AB-2D are

equipped with Niles volume controls, adjust the volume of the
speakers to the desired listening level using the Niles controls.
If all the speaker pairs in your system are equipped with Niles
volume controls, you can leave the amplifier or receiver vol-
ume set at one position and use the Niles controls exclusively.

7. 

You can turn off the speakers by simply pressing the

ON/OFF buttons on the AB-2D you wish to play.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Audio Power
Handling

600 Watts/channel
continuous power
(RMS)

Mounting

In-wall, requires single-
gang electrical box at
least 3" deep, Decora-
style face plate

Wiring Requirements

Individual runs of 
2-conductor speaker
wire, 14-22 gauge

Unit Dimensions

1

1/8

" wide  x  2 

5/8

"

high

Face Plate Dimensions

Decora wall plate;

3/4

” wide  x  4

1/2

high 

Depth Behind Plate

1/2

Summary of Contents for AB-2D

Page 1: ...AB 2D I N S T A L L A T I O N O P E R A T I O N G U I D E NILES M O D E L AB 2D SPEAKER A B OR A B SELECTOR AB 2D...

Page 2: ...and buttons sold separately are available in a vari ety of colors Self cleaning silver plated switch contacts assure many years of trouble free use Printed circuit board design uses no hand wiring as...

Page 3: ...tems Ideal for both home and commercial sound installations Only screwdriver and wire stripper required for installation Power handling 600 watts channel continuous power RMS Frequency response Flat f...

Page 4: ...drive capability A Niles impedance protection device may be required P Rings and Electrical Boxes The mounting depth of the AB 2D is 2 1 2 When installed the unit extends 2 behind the sheetrock wall...

Page 5: ...e with the AB 2D When running speaker wires inside walls most states and municipalities in the U S specify that you must use a special type of speaker wire Usually the requirement is that the wire has...

Page 6: ...e metal electrical box ground the box to the electri cal system ground and route the speaker wires several feet away from the electrical wiring Changing the Color of the AB 2D The Decora insert and bu...

Page 7: ...the two bottom tabs into the bottom slots first followed by the two tabs on the top Snap the insert into place by carefully pressing on the front of the insert 5 Locate the new buttons Secure the but...

Page 8: ...E R R S S E E L L E E C C T T O O R R a Electrical Box b Speaker Wire c AB 2D Speaker Selector supplied d Snap on Color Insert supplied e Buttons 2 supplied f Device Screws 2 supplied g Decora Facepla...

Page 9: ...ds Insert each wire into the appropriate hole on the connector blocks secure the wiring to the connectors by tighten ing the small connector screws Be certain that proper phasing is observed connect t...

Page 10: ...crews to fasten the Decora cover plate to the AB 2D DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN THE PLATE SCREWS OR YOU MAY DAMAGE THE COVER PLATE Line up all the screws in the same direction for a finished look NOTE Certain...

Page 11: ...educe the volume to avoid damaging your speakers Note If the speaker pairs connected to the AB 2D are equipped with Niles volume controls adjust the volume of the speakers to the desired listening lev...

Page 12: ...Niles Audio Corporation www nilesaudio com 12331 S W 130 Street Miami Florida 33186 Tel 305 238 4373 Fax 305 238 0185 1999 Niles Audio Corporation DS00104A NILES...

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