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SVL-1

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SVL-1

SPEAKER-LEVEL VOLUME CONTROL SYSTEM

SVL-1

Summary of Contents for SVL-1

Page 1: ...SVL 1 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 SVL 1 SPEAKER LEVEL VOLUME CONTROL SYSTEM SVL 1 ...

Page 2: ...usts the volume of speakers connected to it by attenuating the amplifier signal Niles volume controls use autoformers instead of L pads for the volume controlling element This assures minimal internal power dissipation with virtually no power wasted as heat TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 1 Features and 2 Benefits Installation 4 Considerations Installation 7 Operation 9 Specifications 10 S P E A K ...

Page 3: ... between all steps 100 tested electronically and acoustically for frequency response distortion and power handling Pre printed Room Labels are included for easy identifica tion of the SVL 1 s volume control Spring loaded push terminal connectors accommodate up to 14 gauge wire or pins making the SVL 1 com patible with most high definition speaker cables Only 8 1 2 wide Matches the width of 17 comp...

Page 4: ...d with 4 6 or 8 ohm speaker systems Ideal for both home and commercial sound installations Only a wire stripper is required for installation Power handling 60 watts channel continuous music power Frequency response 20 Hz to 20 kHz 1 2 dB Ten year parts and labor warranty Proudly made in the USA 3 S P E A K E R L E V E L V O L U M E C O N T R O L ...

Page 5: ... 16 or 18 gauge stranded copper speaker wire for the SVL 1 connec tions For wiring runs longer than 80 feet 14 gauge wire is recommended Using speaker wire larger than 14 gauge for the SVL 1 connections is not recommended the wire may not fit into the connectors Never use solid core aluminum or Romex type wire with the SVL 1 When running speaker wires inside walls most states and municipalities in...

Page 6: ...rd through the speakers If you must locate the SVL 1 wiring near electrical devices route the speaker wires several feet away from the electrical wiring SVL 1 Mounting Location Convenient mounting locations for the SVL 1 are With other stereo components Near a desk At your bedside Close to a telephone 5 S P E A K E R L E V E L V O L U M E C O N T R O L TECH TIP Wire size is expressed by it s AWG A...

Page 7: ...ONTROL NILES SPEAKER L R AMPLIFIER L R Niles Audio Corporation Inc Miami Florida USA NILES Recessed area for custom room labels Attractive low profile design 12 position volume control provides greater attenuation than conventional 10 position designs Spring loaded push connectors ...

Page 8: ...convenient location for the SVL 1 2 Run all the necessary wiring to the SVL 1 Label the wires for future reference See Figure 1 SPEAKER L R AMPLIFIER L R Niles Audio Corporation Inc Miami Florida USA NILES TUNER 94 9 15 Niles SVL 1 Receiver Speaker Pair Figure 1 Wiring Diagram ...

Page 9: ... are no frayed ends Insert each wire into the appropriate hole on the spring loaded connector terminals Be certain that proper phasing is observed connect the positive terminals on the SVL 1 to the positive terminals on the amplifier and speakers and the negative terminals on the SVL 1 to the negative terminals on the amplifier and speak ers See Figure 2 Figure 2 Connecting the Wires ...

Page 10: ...the volume to minimum 2 Set the SVL 1 volume to maximum fully clockwise 3 If you are using a Niles speaker selection system locate the ON OFF button which corresponds to the speaker pair you wish to play 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 Slowly turn up the amplifier or receiver volume and set it to a comfortable not m...

Page 11: ...f the speaker and its efficiency The largest factor is the physical size of the room The best way to balance speaker volume is to equip each of the speaker pairs in your system with a Niles volume control The controls allow you to adjust the volume of each speaker pair individually If all the speaker pairs in your system are equipped with Niles volume controls you can leave the amplifier or receiv...

Page 12: ...8 0185 NILES 1999 Niles Audio Corporation All rights reserved Because Niles constantly strives to improve the quality of its products Niles reserves the right to change product specifications without notice Niles and the Niles logo are registered trademarks of Niles Audio Corporation Printed in USA 4 96 DS00093A ...

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