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- Page 1 M O D E L SVL-2 SVL-2 SVL-2 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
"ON/OFF" and volume adjustment for two pairs of speakers: one pair in the room with the main stereo system and another pair at a remote location. The SVL-2 adjusts the volume of the speakers connected to it by attenuating the amplifier signal. -
Page 3: Features And Benefits
P E A K E R E L E C T I O N Features and Benefits The SVL-2 offers a number of improvements over other speaker selector/volume controllers: The SVL-2 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 8. - Page 4 O N T R O L Y S T E M Spring-loaded push terminal connectors accommodate up to 14 gauge wire or "pins", making the SVL-2 compatible with most "high-definition" speaker cables. 100% tested, electronically and acoustically, for frequency response, distortion and power handling.
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Page 5: Installation Considerations
E L E C T I O N Installation Considerations SVL-2 Power Handling The SVL-2 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 SVL-2 connections is not recommended—the wire may not fit into the connectors. Never use solid-core, aluminum, or "Romex" type wire with the SVL-2. When running speaker Wire size is wires inside walls, most states and municipalities in the U.S.
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Page 7: Niles Svl-2
Using the SVL-2 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-2 is a tube amplifier, be sure to always have at least one pair of speakers switched on at all times. - Page 8 P E A K E R E L E C T I O N Recessed areas for custom room SVL-2 SPEAKER SELECTION/VOLUME CONTROL SYSTEM labels. Attractive low-profile design. Connect up to two pairs Simple push-button of speakers. operation. NILES Niles Audio Corporation, Inc.
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Page 9: Installation
P E A K E R E L E C T I O N Installation 1. Select a convenient location for the SVL-2. 2. Run all the necessary wiring to the SVL-2. Label the wires for future reference. See (Figure 2). Receiver TUNER 94.9... -
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O N T R O L Y S T E M 3. Make the connections to the SVL-2. Strip 3/8" of insulation from the end of each wire. Tightly twist the end of each wire until there are no frayed ends. Insert each wire into the appropriate hole on the spring- loaded connector terminals. -
Page 11: Operation
P E A K E R E L E C T I O N Operation The are two ways to use the SVL-2. You may play and adjust the volume of either pair of speakers independently, or both pairs simultaneously. - Page 12 1. Make sure the amplifier or receiver power is OFF and set the volume to minimum. 2. On the right side of the SVL-2's front panel is a button labeled PROTECTION. This button activates the SVL-2's imped- ance correction circuitry. The circuitry assures that your receiv- er or amplifier will see a safe operating load when playing two pairs of speaker simultaneously.
- Page 13 E L E C T I O N 3. Set both SVL-2 volume controls to maximum. 4. Locate the ON/OFF buttons on the SVL-2. Set both to the ON position. 5. Turn on the amplifier or receiver and select as source, such as the tuner or CD player.
- Page 14 The SVL-2'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-2 vol- ume controls exclusively.
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Page 15: Specifications
P E A K E R E L E C T I O N O L U M E O N T R O L Y S T E M SPECIFICATIONS Audio Power Handling 100 watts/channel continuous music power Frequency Response +/- 1.2 dB from 20 Hz to 20 kHz Mounting Table-top component... - Page 16 Niles Audio Corporation www.nilesaudio.com © 1999 Niles Audio Corporation. All rights reserved. Because Niles constantly strives to improve the 12331 S.W. 130 Street quality of its products, Niles reserves the right to change product specifications without notice. Niles Miami, Florida 33186 and the Niles logo are registered trademarks of Niles Audio Corporation.