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- Page 1 M O D E L VCS-2D-HP VCS-2D-HP VCS-2D-HP HIGH POWER STEREO VOLUME CONTROL 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
High Power Handling – Power handling: 200 watts/chan- nel peak music power. 100 watts per channel continuous. Premium 12 Step Control – The VCS-2D-HP uses a 12- position control, which is superior to 10-position designs. You get a broader range of adjustment—there are 10 steps O O N N T T R R O O L L ®... - Page 3 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” . The VCS-2D-HP delivers “POP-FREE” switching between all steps. Silent When Off – Niles controls completely silence your speakers when they are at the full-off position Removable Connnectors –...
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Page 4: Installation Considerations
Screwdriver • 1/8" Standard Installation Considerations Slotted Screwdriver • 1/4" Standard The VCS-2D-HP is a Decora-style module and is designed to Slotted Screwdriver use standard Decora-style faceplates and mounting hardware. Decora faceplates (up to 6-gang) with color- • Wire Stripper matched plate screws are available from your Niles dealer. - Page 5 Type of Speaker Wire For most applications, we recommend you use 16 or 18 gauge, stranded copper speaker wire for the VCS-2D-HP connections. For wiring runs longer than 80 feet, 14 gauge Wire size is wire is recommended. Using speaker wire larger than 14...
- Page 6 “popping” or “buzzing” sound to be heard through the speakers. If you must locate the VCS-2D-HP near electrical devices, install it in a separate metal electrical box, ground the box to the electrical system ground, and route the speaker wires several feet away from the electrical wiring.
- Page 7 1. Obtain the VCS-2D-HP knob and Decora-style insert in the desired color from your Niles dealer. 2. Holding the VCS-2D-HP control as shown in (Figure 1), make sure that the knob is turned completely counter- clockwise, to the off position. Note the current position of the knob;...
- Page 8 O O L L U U M M E E O O N N T T R R O O L L (a) Electrical Box (b) Speaker Wire (c) VCS-2D-HP Volume Control (supplied) (d) Snap-on Color Insert (supplied) (e) Knob (supplied) (f) Device Screws (2 supplied)
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Page 9: Installation
1. Install the electrical box or p-ring in the usual manner. 2. Run all the necessary wiring to the VCS-2D-HP. Label the wires for future reference. 3. Make the connections to the VCS-2D-HP. Locate the connectors for the VCS-2D-HP (remove them if they are plugged in). - Page 10 Installing the some instances, you may need to loosen these screws several Connectors turns to allow the VCS-2D-HP to fit flush with the Decora cover plate. See (Figure 6). 6. Use the shorter plate screws to fasten the Decora faceplate to the VCS-2D-HP.
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Page 11: Operation
6. Adjust the volume of the speakers to the desired listening level using the VCS-2D-HP. 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. - Page 12 Niles Audio Corporation www.nilesaudio.com 12331 S.W. 130 Street ©1999 Niles Audio Corporation. Niles and the Niles logo are registered Miami, Florida, 33186 trademarks of Niles Audio Corporation. Decora® is a registered trademark of Leviton Manufacturing Company. DS00134A Tel: (305) 238-4373...