CONGRATULATIONS! Thank you for choosing the SAS-1 Signal Activated A/B Switch from Niles. With proper installation and operation, you should enjoy years of trouble-free use. Niles manufactures the industry’s most complete line of custom installation components and accessories for audio/video systems. To see the complete Niles product assortment, visit us on the Internet at: www.nilesaudio.com.
• Exclusive signal-detection circuitry ensures reliable operation • Control input for voltage activation (5V-30V AC/DC at 20mA) • 12Volt control output for activating other Niles devices such as a SPK-1, AVS-2, AC-3, APC-2 or RFS-1 • Normally Open (N.O.) relay contacts for controlling devices such as electric screens, lifts and drapes •...
OPERATION There are two ways to trigger the SAS-1 switch: a signal sensing mode (1) and a voltage control mode (2). 1. In the signal sensing mode, the SAS-1 automatically switches from A to B when a signal is present at input B. A sensitivity control is provided for setting the amount of input level (trigger threshold) needed to activate the switch.
¼ of a second to 30 seconds after the signal that triggered the SAS-1 is removed. This feature is provided as an interface when using the SAS-1 to control other Niles switching devices such as the AVS-2, SPK-1 and AC-3. refer to the section titled “System Expansion”...
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NOTE: IF YOU ARE USING THE SAS-1 TO SIMULTANEOUSLY SWITCH BOTH LINE-LEVEL AUDIO AND VIDEO SIGNALS, AND WANT THE UNIT TO TRIGGER FROM EITHER SOURCE, MOVE BOTH THE “A” SWITCH AND THE “V” SWITCH UP. IF YOU WANT THE SAS-1 TO TRIGGER FROM EITHER SPEAKER- LEVEL OR VIDEO SIGNALS, SLIDE BOTH THE “S”...
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WIRES TO THE DOORBELL COMMON COMMON DOORBELL V A S CONTROL DOORBELL POWER TRIGGER DELAY SWITCH LEVEL CONTROL AC TRANSFORMER OUTS SUPPLIED WITH SAS-1 110V 24V AC OUTLET DOORBELL TRANSFORMER SPEAKER “A” NILES SVC-1 RECEIVER SPEAKERS NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI...
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USING AN SAS-1 AND AN AVS-2 TO AUTOMATICALLY SWITCH BETWEEN TWO TAPE DECKS CONNECTED TO A RECEIVER WITH ONLY ONE TAPE MONITOR. FIGURE 4 SAS-1 AVS-2 LEFT RIGHT VIDEO COMMON COMMON COMMON COMMON V A S CONTROL TRIGGER DELAY POWER LEVEL CONTROL OUTS...
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A between ¼ of a second to 30 seconds after the control voltage is removed. The CONTROL IN jack is not affected by the position of the DIP switches. A wall mount, 16Volt AC transformer can be used as the control voltage source. A transformer of this type is included. NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI...
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¼ of a second to 30 seconds after the signal that triggered the SAS-1 is removed. This feature is provided as a convenient interface for using the SAS-1 to control other Niles switching devices, such as the AVS-2, SPK-1 and RFS-1. Refer to the section titled “System Expansion”...
Less than .01%, 20 Hz to 20 Khz at 1Volt reference Connectors: RCA type phono jacks and five-way speaker wire binding posts Power Requirements: Wall-mount AC transformer supplied with unit Overall Dimensions: 6-13/16" wide x 3-1/8" high x 5-5/16" deep Weight: 1-3/4 lbs. NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI...
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.
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