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Niles SPK-1 Installation Manual

Speaker level switching system
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  • Page 1 V O L T A G E A C T I V A T E D S P E A K E R L E V E L S W I T C H I N G S Y S T E M SPK-1...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONGRATULATIONS! Thank you for choosing the SPK-1 Speaker Level Switching System 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.

  • Page 3: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION The SPK-1 is a two channel, speaker level A-B switch. The SPK-1 can be used to switch amplifiers, speakers, surround sound systems, or any application where a voltage-activated speaker-level switch is preferred. Applying 12 volts DC to the control input connector activates the switch. A control output connector is also provided.

  • Page 4: Features

    • SPK-1 is activated by 12Volt DC signal (100mA minimum) • Requires 12Volt DC adapter to trigger SPK-1 from the switched outlet of a receiver or preamp, can also be triggered by the 12Volt output of a Niles APC-2, AC-3, AVS-2, SAS-1 or RFS-1 •...

  • Page 5: Installation

    SPK-1 and connect the negative terminals of the amplifier(s) and speakers to the negative terminals of the SPK-1. Connect the 12 volt DC source which will activate the SPK-1 to the “CONTROL IN” connector. An optional DC adapter is available from Niles Audio. BE SURE TO OBSERVE PROPER POLARITY WHEN MAKING THIS CONNECTION.
  • Page 6 INSTALLATION CONTINUED Figure 1. Using an SPK-1 to switch a pair of speakers between 2 different receivers. SPEAKERS RECEIVER “A” RECEIVER “B” SPEAKER “A” OUT SPEAKER “A” OUT 12 VOLT DC COMMON ADAPTER TO SWITCHED AC OUTLET (USER SUPPLIED) CONTROL CONTROL Figure 2.
  • Page 7 (SUPPLIED WITH OUTS SAS-1) CONTROL CONTROL FRONT REAR SURROUND RECEIVER FRONT SPEAKERS REAR SPEAKERS TO AUX IN OF RECEIVER ROOM 2 TURN ON TV TO ENGAGE SPEAKERS IN THIS ROOM REAR SPEAKERS FRONT SPEAKERS AUDIO OUT NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI...

  • Page 8: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Speaker Level Power Handling: 600 Watts/channel continous (RMS) Connnectors: Five-way speaker wire binding posts Power Requirements: 12 volts DC at .1 Amp (100 milliamps) Overall Dimensions: 6-13/16" wide x 3-1/8" high x 5-5/16" deep Weight: 1-1/2 lbs.
  • Page 9 NOTES NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI...
  • Page 10 ACCORDANCE WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED BY THE MANUFACTURER, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGE CAUSED BY ACCIDENT, MISHANDLING, IMPROPER INSTALLATION, ABUSE, NEGLIGENCE, OR NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR, OR ANY DEFECT CAUSED BY REPAIR TO THE PRODUCT BY ANYONE OTHER THAN NILES OR AN AUTHORIZED NILES DEALER.

  • Page 11: Warranty

    Occupation: Architect/Developer ❍ Are there products/ Which factor(s) influenced Arts/Entertainment Custom Installer ❍ ❍ capabilities that you would the purchase of your Niles Business Owner Direct Mail ❍ ❍ like to see introduced? product? (Please check Engineer Friend/Family ❍ ❍...
  • Page 12 ® L E N D I N G I G H I D E L I T Y R C H I T E C T U R E N i l e s A u d i o C o r p o r a t i o n 1 2 3 3 1 S .