The SCW-1D is a wall-mount, Decora
®
style
speaker volume control. It connects
between the speaker-level output of an
amplifier, speaker selector, etc. and a pair
of speakers. A perfect application for the
SCW-1D is adjusting the volume of
remotely located speakers.
The SCW-1D adjusts 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. The autoformers assure minimal
internal power dissipation with virtually no
power wasted as heat.
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SCW-1D
STEREO WALL-MOUNT VOLUME CONTROL
Niles Audio Corporation 12331 S.W. 130 Street Miami, Florida 33186 Tel: (305) 238-4373 Fax: (305) 238-0185
©1999 Niles Audio Corporation. All rights reserved. Niles, the Niles logo and Blending High Fidelity and Architecture are registered trademarks of Niles
Audio Corporation. Decora is a registered trademark of Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc. Because Niles continuously strives to improve its products, Niles
reserves the right to change product specifications without notice. Printed in the USA 11/96 DS00172A
• A 10-position control for a broad range
of adjustment
• Transformers made of the highest quality
grain-oriented silicon steel to provide
20-20,000 Hz (± 2 dB) frequency response
and superb power handling (60 watts)
• Dual set-screw knob to prevent
accidental removal
• 100% electrical and acoustical testing
for frequency response, distortion, and
power handling
• 10 year parts and labor warranty
• Available in four designer colors
Introduction
Audio Power Handling
100 Watts/channel peak music power
60 Watts/channel continuous power
Mounting
In-wall, fits into most 18 cubic inch single-
gang electrical boxes at least 2-3/4” deep,
Decora-style faceplate
Wiring Requirements
Individual runs of 2-conductor speaker
wire, 14-22 gauge
Unit Dimensions
1-5/8" wide x 2-7/8" high
Face Plate Dimensions
Decora faceplate;
2-3/4” wide x 4-1/2” high
Depth Behind Plate
2-1/4”
Specifications
Niles Audio Corporation (“NILES”) warrants its
passive products (those not requiring AC or battery
power) to the original purchaser to be free of manu-
facturing defects in material and workmanship for a
period of ten years from date of purchase.
This Warranty is subject to the following additional
conditions and limitations. The Warranty is void and
inapplicable if NILES deems that the product has
been used or handled other than in accordance
with the instructions provided by the manufacturer,
including but not limited to damage caused by
accident, mishandling, improper installation, abuse,
negligence, or normal wear and tear, or any defect
caused by repair to the product by anyone other
than NILES or an authorized NILES dealer.
To obtain warranty service, take the unit to the
nearest authorized NILES dealer, who will test the
product and if necessary, forward it to NILES for
service. If there are no authorized NILES dealers in
your area, you must write to NILES and include
your name, model and serial number of your unit,
along with a brief description of the problem. A fac-
tory Return Authorization Number will be sent to
you. DO NOT RETURN ANY UNIT WITHOUT FIRST
RECEIVING WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION AND
SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS FROM NILES.
If the above conditions are met, the purchaser’s
sole remedy shall be to return t he product to
NILES, in which case NILES will repair or replace, at
its sole option, the defective product without
charge for parts or labor. NILES will return a unit
repaired or replaced under warranty by shipping
same by its usual shipping method from the factory
(only) at its expense within the United States of
America. THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES,
INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, EITHER
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MER-
CHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT.
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED
UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE
REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER/PURCHASER.
NILES SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROVIDED (OR PROHIB-
ITED) BY APPLICABLE LAW.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation
of incidental or consequential damages, so the
above limitation may not apply to you. This warran-
ty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also
have other rights which vary from state to state.
For the name of your nearest authorized NILES
dealer contact:
NILES AUDIO CORPORATION
P.O. BOX 160818, Miami, Florida 33116.
Limited Warranty
Features and Benefits
Niles Audio Corporation
1.
Make sure the amplifier or
receiver is OFF and set the
volume to minimum.
2.
Set the SCW-1D volume
to maximum (fully clock-
wise).
3.
If you are using a Niles
speaker selector 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 tuner or CD player.
5.
Slowly turn up the ampli-
fier 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 capabili-
ty and should quickly
reduce the volume to avoid
damaging your speakers.
6.
Adjust the volume of the
speakers to the desired lis-
tening level by using the
SCW-1D. If all the speaker
pairs in your system are
equipped with Niles volume
controls, you can leave the
amplifier or receiver volume
set at one position and use
the Niles controls exclusively.
7.
You can turn off the
speakers by turning the
knob on the SCW-1D com-
pletely counter-clockwise, or
by pressing the ON/OFF
button on your speaker
selector.
Operation
