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Introduction

The SVL-4AB is a combination speaker selector and volume
controller. The unit allows you to connect up to four pairs of
speakers to your stereo receiver or amplifier and adjust the
volume of each pair independently. You can choose to listen
to any one pair, any combination of pairs, or all pairs at once.
Additionally, you can connect two different stereo receivers
to the SVL-4AB by using its A and B amplifier inputs.  

You don't have to worry about overloading either
amplifier. The SVL-4AB has individual protection circuits that
keep both of your amplifiers running safely, with any combi-
nation of  speakers and amplifiers. 

A perfect application for the SVL-4AB is individually control-
ling speaker "ON/OFF" and volume adjustment for four pairs
of speakers connected to two receivers. Different family
members can simultaneously listen to different musical selec-
tions through any of the four pairs of speakers.

The SVL-4AB adjusts the amplifiers signal with volume con-
trols that use autoformers, not L-pads. The autoformers
assures that virtually no power will be wasted as heat by the
volume control.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction

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Features and
Benefits         

Installation
Considerations 
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Installation 

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Operation        11

Specifications 14

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SVL-4AB

Speaker Selection/
Volume Control
System with A/B
Amplifier Inputs

Summary of Contents for SVL-4AB

Page 1: ...SVL 4AB 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 M O D E L SVL 4AB SPEAKER SELECTION VOLUME CONTROL SYSTEM WITH A B AMPLIFIER INPUTS SVL 4AB...

Page 2: ...combi nation of speakers and amplifiers A perfect application for the SVL 4AB is individually control ling speaker ON OFF and volume adjustment for four pairs of speakers connected to two receivers D...

Page 3: ...f adjustment there are 10 steps of atten uation instead of 8 Steps 11 6 attenuate 3 dB per step steps 5 2 are 6 dB per step Step 12 is full on and step 1 is full off Greater dynamic range you get 42 d...

Page 4: ...iring can be attached directly to the connectors before installing them in the SVL 4AB 100 tested electronically and acoustically for frequency response distortion and power handling Standard 17 width...

Page 5: ...ce Load As more pairs of speakers are parallel connected to a receiver or amplifier the overall system impedance becomes lower For example if two pairs of 8 ohm speakers are connected in parallel the...

Page 6: ...pairs of 4 ohm speakers playing the load drops to slightly under 4 ohms It is recommended that you use the SVL 4AB with receivers or amplifiers that are capable of driving a 4 ohm load Consult your N...

Page 7: ...speaker wires too close to a light dimmer or switch may cause a buzzing or popping sound to be heard though the speakers If you must locate the SVL 4AB wiring near electrical devices route the speake...

Page 8: ...S Y S T E M Figure 1 Using a Tube Amplifier Tube Amplifier Niles SVL 4AB 150 150 AMPLIFIER L L R R L L R R L L R R L L R R L L R R SPEAKER 4 SPEAKER 3 SPEAKER 2 SPEAKER 1 CONSTANT PROTECTION ON OFF Ni...

Page 9: ...Miami Florida USA NILES 12 position volume control provides greater attenuation than conven tional 10 position designs Recessed areas for custom room labels Attractive low profile design Each speaker...

Page 10: ...9 S P E A K E R S E L E C T I O N V O L U M E C O N T R O L S Y S T E M TUNER 94 9 15 AMPLIFIER L L R R L L R R L L R R L L R R L L R R SPEAKER 4 SPEAKER 3 SPEAKER 2 SPEAKER 1 CONSTANT PROTECTION ON...

Page 11: ...the amplifiers and speakers and the negative terminals on the SVL 4AB to the negative terminals on the amplifiers and speakers If you are using only one amplifier it should be connected to the Amplifi...

Page 12: ...the SVL 4AB which corre sponds to the speaker pair you wish to play Set it to the ON position 4 Adjacent to the ON OFF button is the amplifier A B but ton Choose an amplifier for the active speaker p...

Page 13: ...imultaneously 1 Make sure both of the amplifiers are OFF and set the vol ume controls to minimum 2 On the right side of the SVL 4AB s front panel is a button labeled PROTECTION This button activates t...

Page 14: ...ume capability and should quickly reduce the volume to avoid damaging your speakers 8 Using the appropriate volume controls on the front of the SVL 4AB adjust the volume of the speakers to the desired...

Page 15: ...to maintain constant impedance protection regardless of the position of the front panel switch This will safeguard either or both of your ampli fiers from being overdriven due to accidental or imprope...

Page 16: ...x 305 238 0185 1999 Niles Audio Corporation All rights reserved Because Niles believes in constantly improving its products Niles reserves the right to change product specifications without notice Nil...

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