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- Page 1 M O D E L SVL-6 SVL-6 SVL-6 SPEAKER SELECTION/VOLUME CONTROL SYSTEM NILES ® 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...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
You don't have to worry about overloading your ampli- fier. The SVL-6 has a protection circuit that keeps your ampli- fier running safely, even with all six pairs of speakers playing at the same time. -
Page 3: Features And Benefits
P E A K E R E L E C T I O N Features and Benefits The SVL-6 offers a number of improvements over other speaker selector/volume controllers: The SVL-6 uses 12 position volume controls which are superior to 10 position designs. You get a broader range of adjustment—there are 10 steps of attenuation instead of... - Page 4 100% tested, electronically and acoustically, for frequency response, distortion and power handling. Standard 17" width allows the SVL-6 to stack neatly with other standard size components. May be used with 4, 6, or 8-ohm speaker systems. Ideal for both home and commercial sound installations.
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Page 5: Installation Considerations
E L E C T I O N Installation Considerations SVL-6 Power Handling The SVL-6 is designed for use with a receiver or amplifier hav- ing a maximum power output of 100 watts per channel at 8 ohms. Damage caused by the use of a higher-power receiver or amplifier will void the warranty. - Page 6 With six pairs of 4-ohm speakers playing, the load drops to slightly under 4 ohms. If you intend to use the SVL-6 with more than two pairs of 4-ohm speakers, it is recommended that you verify that the receiver or amplifier is capable of driving a 4-ohm load.
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Page 7: Avoiding Interference
Using the SVL-6 with Tube-Type Amplifiers Virtually all tube amplifiers must have a load connected at all times. If the amplifier to be connected to the SVL-6 is a tube amplifier, be sure to always have at least one pair of speakers switched on at all times. - Page 8 PROTECTION Niles Audio Corporation, Inc. Miami, Florida USA O L U M E O N T R O L Tube Amplifier Niles SVL-6 SPEAKER 6 SPEAKER 5 SPEAKER 4 SPEAKER 3 Y S T E M Figure 1 Using a...
- Page 9 P E A K E R E L E C T I O N Recessed areas for custom room labels. SVL-6 SPEAKER SELECTION/VOLUME CONTROL SYSTEM Attractive low-profile design. Simple push-button operation. ON OFF NILES CONSTANT PROTECTION Niles Audio Corporation, Inc.
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Page 10: Installation
O N T R O L Y S T E M Installation 1. Select a convenient location for the SVL-6. 2. Run all the necessary wiring to the SVL-6. Label the wires for future reference. See (Figure 2). Receiver Figure 2... - Page 11 E L E C T I O N 3. Make the connections to the SVL-6. The amplifier/speaker connectors on the SVL-6 are removable. If you wish, you may remove the SVL-6's connectors to facilitate installation [see (Figure 3)]. Strip 3/8" of insulation from the end of each wire.
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Page 12: Operation
P E A K E R E L E C T I O N Operation There are two ways to use the SVL-6. You may play and adjust the volume of one pair of speakers at a time, or play "TECH TIP"... - Page 13 1. Make sure the amplifier or receiver power is OFF and set the volume to minimum. 2. On the right side of the SVL-6's front panel is a button labeled PROTECTION. This button activates the SVL-6's impedance correction circuitry. The circuitry assures that your receiver or amplifier will see a safe operating load when playing multiple speaker pairs simultaneously.
- Page 14 7. Using the appropriate volume controls on the front of the SVL-6, adjust the volume of the speakers to the desired listen- ing level. 8. You can turn off the speakers by turning the corresponding volume controls on the SVL-6 fully counter-clockwise, or by pressing the appropriate ON/OFF button.
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Page 15: L E C T I O N / V O L U M E
The SVL-6's volume controls allow you to adjust the volume of each speaker pair individually. You can leave the amplifier or receiver volume set at one position and use the SVL-6 vol- ume controls exclusively. O L U M E... - Page 16 Niles Audio Corporation www.nilesaudio.com © 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 12331 S.W. 130 Street and the Niles logo are registered trademarks of Niles Audio Corporation. Printed in USA 4/96...
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