Niles RVL-6 Installation & Operation Manual page 5

Modular Construction
The RVL-6 uses insertable room control modules for each room you wish to control giving you optimum flex-
ibility when designing your system. With a single RVL-6 chassis you can control up to six rooms by installing
either an RVC-1 VOLUME CONTROL module (Niles stock# FG00247) or a simple RSS-1 ROOM ON/OFF
module (Niles stock# FG00248) for each room. You purchase only the number and type of modules you need.
Easy System Expansion
Up to four RVL-6's can be linked to control systems with up to 24 rooms. When linked, Global ALL ON or ALL
OFF commands affect the entire system. In addition, IR commands can be routed to common source equip-
ment from any of the 24 rooms.
Computerized Amplifier Protection
The RVL-6's programmable microcontroller constantly monitors which room modules are on (you specify each
speaker's impedance, see page 15) and their volume level, then calculates the total impedance and provides
the minimum impedance protection your amplifier requires (you specify your amplifier's requirements, see
page 15). This extremely accurate handling of impedance protection maximizes the power for your speakers
at all times, while protecting your amplifier from overloading.
Automatic Audiophile Bypass
When only one pair of speakers is playing, the RVL-6 bypasses the impedance protection circuit. This creates
the purest possible circuit between the amplifier inputs and the speaker outputs.
Control Output
The 12V DC CONTROL OUT and an optional Niles AC-3 voltage-activated AC power switching system (Niles
stock# FG00242) enable your amplifier/receiver to turn on automatically when any of the RVL-6's room mod-
ules are turned on (the amplifier must have a "latching" power switch and non-volatile memory, see page 21).
When all of the room modules are turned off, the AC-3 and the amplifier/receiver will be turned off automati-
cally after a 30 second delay. This delay enables the equipment to remain on if an ALL OFF command was
inadvertently issued.
Confirm and Status LEDs
The CONFIRM LED flashes green when the RVL-6 receives any IR command. The ROOM STATUS LEDs light
green when a room module is turned on. When a green ROOM STATUS LED blinks the corresponding room
module is "selected" and ready to be controlled.
Room Identification Labels
Recessed areas above the ROOM STATUS LEDs and buttons accommodate room identification labels enabling
you to custom label each room. Seventy-two adhesive-backed room labels are included with your RVL-6.
Proudly Made in the USA
The RVL-6 is made in Miami, Florida and comes with a limited two year parts and labor warranty.
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