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) Electrical Box

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) Speaker Wire

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) MVC100IR Volume Control (supplied)

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) Snap-on Color Insert (supplied)

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) Knob (supplied)

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) Device Screws (2 supplied)

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) Decora Wallplate (supplied)

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) Faceplate Screws (2 supplied)

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Page 1: ...MVC100 MVC100R I N S T A L L A T I O N G U I D E HIGH POWER MUTING STEREO VOLUME CONTROL DS00317C 0 MVC100_R indd 1 9 20 06 4 28 36 PM ...

Page 2: ...ures the industry s most complete line of custom installation components and accessories for audio video systems To see the complete Niles product assortment visit us on the Internet at www nilesaudio com TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 1 Features and Benefits 2 Installation Considerations 4 Installation 11 Operation 16 Specifications 18 Contents 19 DS00317C 0 MVC100_R indd 2 9 20 06 4 28 36 PM ...

Page 3: ...IM volume control Unlike other brands it has additional autoformer windings that magnify the impedance of connected speakers while allowing all 12 steps to adjust the volume of the sound Switches on the PC board select these windings With the volume control providing impedance protection for your ampliﬁer you can create systems with no additional impedance matching devices between the volume contr...

Page 4: ...ther impedance matching volume control products Niles IM volume controls maintain a 12 position adjustment regardless of how much impedance magnification you use with total attenuation 48dB Pop free switching between all steps Precision autoformers provide superior sonic performance exceeding the audio quality of non impedance magni fying volume controls Isolated left and right channel grounds ens...

Page 5: ...screwdriver and wire stripper Mounting depth of only 2 9 16 Fits into standard 18 cubic inch one gang junction boxes Power handling 100W channel RMS Frequency response 20Hz to 20kHz 2dB Ten years parts and labor warranty NOTE SOME SPEAKERS HAVE SELECTABLE IMPEDANCE BEFORE YOU PROCEED PLEASE CONFIRM THAT ANY SELECTABLE IMPEDANCE SPEAKERS IN YOUR SYSTEM ARE PROPERLY SET FOR THE SYSTEM YOU ARE INSTAL...

Page 6: ...nd the number of pairs of 8 ohm speakers you are connectin Count pairs of 6 ohm speakers as 4 ohm pairs 2 Determine whether the amplifier should see a 4 ohm load or an 8 ohm load This information is typically found in the owner s manual of the amplifier 3 Read the correct switch position from the charts on page 7 See Figure 4 if your amplifier can drive a 4 ohm load See Figure 5 if your amplifier ...

Page 7: ... speakers is connected to an IM volume control with its switches set for 8x With eight pairs of speakers one eighth of the ampliﬁer s power is available to any pair Therefore an ampliﬁer rated at 100W per channel RMS into 8 ohms will deliver up to 12 5W to each of the eight pairs whether you play all eight pairs or just one pair This translates into a drop in the maximum volume capability of about...

Page 8: ...ction circuit Niles models HPS4 HPS6 SS 4 or SS 6 Keep the protection circuit off at all times JUNCTION BOXES The mounting depth of the MVC 100 is 2 9 16 When installed the unit extends 2 1 16 behind the sheetrock wall assuming 1 2 sheetrock For installation use a standard 18 cubic inch or larger junction box Suitable junction boxes are available from your Niles dealer or local electrical supply c...

Page 9: ... aren t sure what kind of wire is best for your application MOUNTING LOCATIONS Some states or municipalities allow installation of devices such as Niles speaker volume controls in the same junction box as 110V devices with a low voltage partition between the devices We do not recommend this because speaker wires can act as an antenna for electrical noise Locating speaker wires too close to a light...

Page 10: ...ra style modules if all are low voltage controls within one Decora faceplate up to six gang with color matched plate screws Decora plates and screws are available from your Niles dealer CHANGING THE COLOR OF THE KNOB AND THE DECORA INSERT The Decora style insert and knob on the MVC 100 is removable allowing fast and easy color changes as needed Inserts and knobs are available in a variety of color...

Page 11: ...t Using two fingers simultaneously press both tabs down towards the center of the insert and forward away from you until the insert pops free from its mounting slots 4 Locate the new Decora style insert Hold the volume control facing you Insert the two bottom tabs into the bottom slots first then the two tabs on the top see Figure 2 Press carefully on the front of the insert to snap it into place ...

Page 12: ...VDC POWER TO OPERATE THE MUTING FUNCTION OF THE VOLUME CONTROL THEREFORE TWO CONDUCTOR POWER WIRE MUST BE RUN TO EACH VOLUME CONTROL LOCATION ALONG WITH FOUR CONDUCTOR SPEAKER WIRE Before you install the MVC 100 into an existing wall consider the possibility of hidden obstructions inside the wall such as wood and metal studs electrical telephone or other wiring plumbing conduit and old wall safes ...

Page 13: ...GATIVE TERMINALS ON THE VOLUME CONTROL TO THE NEGATIVE TERMINALS ON THE AMPLIFIER AND SPEAKERS SEE FIGURE 3 TO HELP YOU AVOID IMPROPER PHASING THE CONNECTOR PLUG IS KEYED INSERT THE SMOOTH SIDE OF THE CONNECTOR PLUG INTO THE SMOOTH SIDE OF THE SOCKET DON T FORCE THE SCALLOPED SIDE OF THE CONNECTOR PLUG INTO THE SMOOTH SIDE OF THE SOCKET SEE FIGURE 6 5 Locate the 2 pin voltage connector see Figure ...

Page 14: ...INSTALLATION CONTINUED 12 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Speakers MVC HUB4 Receiver 12VDC Figure 3 Wiring Diagram DS00317C 0 MVC100_R indd 14 9 20 06 4 28 41 PM ...

Page 15: ...eaker Pairs 4 OHM Speaker Pairs 1x 8x 4x 8x 4x 4x AMPLIFIER SMINIMUM SPEAKER LOAD IS8 OHMS 8 OHM Speaker Pairs 4 OHM Speaker Pairs 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 2x 2x 1x 2x 2x Figure 4 Figure 5 INSTALLATION CONTINUED NILES AUDIO CORPORATION 1 800 BUY HIFI 13 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE DS00317C 0 MVC100_R indd 15 9 20 06 4 28 43 PM ...

Page 16: ...INSTALLATION CONTINUED Figure 6 Figure 7 Figure 8 14 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE DS00317C 0 MVC100_R indd 16 9 20 06 4 28 46 PM ...

Page 17: ...nd the receiver s switched outlet or a Niles MVC HUB4 speaker power hub See Figure 3 9 Secure the volume control to the junction box Insert the 1 1 4 device screws into the oblong screw holes on the top and bottom of the volume control The oblong shape of the screw holes helps you place the volume control in a vertical position Align the screws with the threaded holes in the junction box Tighten t...

Page 18: ...en ACTIVE If Mute button is Red activate the speakers by briefly pressing the Mute button changing its color to Green 6 Slowly turn up the amplifier or receiver volume and set it to a comfortable not maximum listening level Don t overdrive or clip your amplifier If the sound becomes muddy or distorted you have reached the limit of your amplifier s volume capability Reduce the volume at once to avo...

Page 19: ...and family room Place the volume control in the desired turn on state muted or unmuted by pressing the mute button Then press and hold the mute button for 10 seconds An LED blinks to indicate that programming has occurred Niles Muting Volume Controls come from the factory pre programmed in the automatic mute mode MAINTENANCE Niles volume controls do not require any regular maintenance other than o...

Page 20: ...2 3 4 deep Wiring Requirements 14 16 gauge two individual runs of two conductor speaker wire or one run of four conductor speaker wire IR Wiring Requirements Individual home run of category 5 cable Unit Dimensions 1 5 8 wide x 2 5 8 high Faceplate Dimensions Faceplate 2 3 4 wide x 4 1 2 high Depth Behind Faceplate 2 9 16 DS00317C 0 MVC100_R indd 20 9 20 06 4 28 49 PM ...

Page 21: ...ora color insert X1 Blank Decora wallplate X1 Knob X1 Device mounting screws X2 Faceplate screws X2 Removable speaker connector X2 MVC 100 MVC 100 Volume Control Snap on Decora color insert Knob Device mounting screws X2 Removable speaker connector X2 DS00317C 0 MVC100_R indd 21 9 20 06 4 28 50 PM ...

Page 22: ...C100IR Volume Control supplied d Snap on Color Insert supplied e Knob supplied f Device Screws 2 supplied g Decora Wallplate supplied h Faceplate Screws 2 supplied Figure 10 e f g h a b c d 20 DS00317C 0 MVC100_R indd 22 9 20 06 4 28 51 PM ...

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Page 24: ...i n C h i n a 2005 Niles Audio Corporation All rights reserved Niles the Niles logos Blending High Fidelity and Architecture and IntelliControl are registered trademarks of Niles Audio Corporation MicroFlasher is a trademark of Niles Audio Corporation Decora is a registered trademark of Leviton All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners Printed in China 07 05 DS00317C DS00317...

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