Features and Benefits A perfect application for the VCS-2D is adjusting the volume of remotely located speakers.The VCS-2D adjusts the volume Installation of speakers connected to it by attenuating the amplifier signal.
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POP-FREE switching between all steps. 100% tested, electronically and acoustically, for frequency response, distortion and power handling. The connectors on the VCS-2D are removable and accommodate up to 14 gauge speaker wire. The connectors simplify your installation: • The speaker wires are easier to attach—no heavy control to hold onto.
• 1/4" Standard Slotted Screwdriver Installation Considerations • Wire Stripper The VCS-2D is a Decora-style module and is designed to use standard Decora-style faceplates and mounting • 5/64" Allen Wrench * hardware. Decora faceplates (up to 6-gang) with color- matched plate screws are available from your Niles dealer.
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O O L L U U M M E E O O N N T T R R O O L L and electrical boxes are available from your Niles dealer or local electrical supply company. Using the p-ring is best because it gives you unobstructed access to the full depth "Tech Tip"...
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WITH 110 VOLT DEVICES Some states or municipalities allow devices such as the VCS-2D to be installed into the same electrical box as 110 volt devices, provided a “low-voltage partition” is used between the devices. We do not recommend this. Speaker wires can act as an “antenna”...
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Secure the knob to the shaft by tightening the two set screws on the side of the knob. Holding the VCS-2D as shown in (Figure 1), check the alignment of the knob by turning it through all...
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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 Volume Control (supplied) (d) Snap-on Color Insert (supplied) (e) Knob (supplied) (f) Device Screws (2 supplied)
VCS- 2D to the negative terminals on the amplifier and speakers. See (Figures 3 and 4). 4. Plug the connectors into the VCS-2D as shown in (Figure 5) on next page. Speakers...
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1 ” long device screws into the oblong-shaped screw holes on the top and bottom of the VCS-2D. Note that the oblong shape of the screw holes allow you to position the VCS-2D so that it is vertical. Position the VCS-2D so that the screws are aligned with the threaded holes in the electrical box or p-ring.
" wide x 2 " high level using the VCS-2D. If all the speaker pairs in your sys- tem are equipped with Niles volume controls, you can leave Face Plate Dimensions the amplifier or receiver volume set at one position and use Decora wall plate;...