Sonance VC30R User's Manual
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1. PN 33 1517 9 98 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this Sonance component Sonance also offers the largest selection of high fidelity in wall in ceiling speakers in the world Consult Sonance literature or your Authorized Sonance Dealer for more information on the wide variety of speakers amplifiers switchers controls cable and other custom installation products available from Sonance Please read these instructions carefully before connecting this device to your system If connections are made incorrectly you may damage your amplifier receiver IMPORTANT NOTE TURN YOUR AMPLIFIER RECEIVER OFF BEFORE ATTEMPTING THE FOLLOWING HOOK UP PROCEDURES VC30R APPLICATIONS The VC30R is a rotary volume control The volume can be controlled by turning the knob clockwise to increase volume and counterclockwise to decrease volume This 10 position rotary knob incorporates light touch silent switching capabilities and can safely handle 30 watts per channel of power WIRING AND PLACEMENT DO NOT mount the volume control in the same electrical box with AC house wiring light switches dimmers or any other high voltage device or control The VC can share gang boxes with other low voltage controls such as A B speaker switches infrared receivers and emitters and other volume controls if these other devices are rated as Class 2 devices by the National Electrical Code With 14 18 gauge wire the volume control between a single pair of speake2. e products registered herein and specifically excludes any damage to loudspeakers and other allied or associ ated equipment which may result for any reason from use with this product Sonance shall in no event be liable for incidental or consequential damages arising from any breach of this warranty or otherwise This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 961 Calle Negocio San Clemente CA 92673 U S A declare in own responsibility that the product described in this owner s manual is in compliance with technical standards EN 50082 1 1992 EN 55013 1993 EN 55020 1994 CBr DiSano Sonance San Clemente CA U S A Diagram 1 Amplifier Receiver TO TO Speaker Power Amplifier M a M VC30R Volume Control LEFT AM T4000 In Wall Speaker T4000 In Wall Speaker Diagram 2 RECEIVER or R 5 AMPLIFIER L cM WHITE WIRE GREEN WIRE RED WIRE eee BLACK WIRE TOP Diagram 3 DECORA STANDARD WALLPLATE 0 R WALLPLATE J BOX Sonance 961 Calle Negocio San Clemente CA 92673 6202 USA 800 582 7777 or 949 492 7777 FAX 949 361 5151 Technical Support 800 582 0772
3. repaid not collect ship ping Do not use the U S Mail Service IMPORTANT Freight collect shipments will be refused 5 Write the Return Authorization Number on the outside of the shipping carton For warranty work please include a copy of the original bill of sale inside the package 6 Ship the packaged unit to Technical Assistance Department Sonance 961 Calle Negocio San Clemente CA 92673 6202 WARRANTY COVERAGE USA ONLY If within five 5 years from the date shown on the bill of sale the unit fails due to a defect in workmanship or material Sonance will at its option and at no charge repair or replace the com ponents of such unit which prove to be defective For this warranty to be effective the bill of sale must show that the unit was purchased from an Authorized Sonance Dealer and must list the price paid This warranty shall apply exclusively to the original purchaser and shall not apply to units purchased for industrial or commercial use Furthermore this warranty shall not apply if 1 Damage to the unit was caused by accident abuse or misuse 2 The unit was opened modified or repaired by unauthorized personnel or 3 The unit was not used as outlined in the operating instructions Exclusions and Limitations The warranty set forth above is in lieu of all other warranties express or implied of merchantabil ity fitness for a particular purpose or otherwise The warranty is limited to Sonanc
4. rs and the amplifier powering those speakers Run four wires for carrying speaker signals L L R and R from the amplifier through the walls or ceiling to the volume control We recommend high quality wire like Sonance MediaLinQ If using free standing speakers run the wire through the wall or ceiling to a convenient location near the speaker and terminate it with a Sonance FielDress series system terminator or other audio jack INSTALLATION FOR VC3OR SEE DIAGRAM 1 1 Once the speaker wires have been run install a standard light switch plaster ring or J box that is approximately 3 in depth available from an electrical supply source 2 TURN THE AMPLIFIER RECEIVER POWER OFE Then connect the left or Channel A speaker output of the amplifier receiver to the left screw to connect input terminals of the volume control observing proper polarity For example connect L of the amplifier to L of the VC and L to L see diagram 2 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS VCS OR ROTARY IN WALL STEREO VOLUME CONTROL 3 Repeat step 2 for the right or Channel B speaker output 4 Connect the left speaker wires to the left or Channel A output terminals of the volume control Check proper polarity of wires for correct speaker phase For example connect the terminal of the speaker to the VC output and to see diagram 2 5 Repeat step 4 for the right or Channel B speaker connection MOUNTING THE CONTROLS Once the uni
5. rwise there may be a startling increase in volume when the problem is remedied and speaker damage may occur SPECIFICATIONS Power Rating 30 Watts RMS MAX INPUT CH Switch Type 10 Position Light Touch Switch Frequency Response 20 20KhZ 2dB Speaker Impedance 8Q Dimensions WxHxD Overall 1 13 16 x 4 x 2 1 4 45mm x 102mm x 57mm 1 13 16 x 2 7 8 x 2 1 4 45mm x 73mm x 57mm In Wall TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE If you any have questions about the operation or installation of your Sonance volume controls please call our Technical Assistance Department on any business day at 800 582 0772 or 949 492 7777 from 9 a m to 5 p m PST OBTAINING SERVICE If your product should need repair or service contact your authorized Sonance dealer for help or use the following procedure 1 Prior to calling note the product s model number purchase date and original dealer s name and address 2 Contact our Technical Assistance Department at the above number s and describe the problem the unit is experiencing If applicable they will issue a Return Authorization Number IMPORTANT Do not return the unit to Sonance without first obtaining a Return Authorization Number 3 If youre directed to return the unit to Sonance for repair pack the unit in its original shipping carton If needed you can obtain replacement packaging from us for a small charge 4 Contact United Parcel Service Federal Express or RPS to arrange p
6. t has been wired position the volume control with terminals at top and attach it to a standard light switch plaster ring or J box Use the included screws to attach the volume control to the plaster ring or box Attach the wallplate to the control using the screws provided DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN THE PLATE SCREWS OR YOU MAY DAMAGE THE PLATE Finally attach the knob to the control shaft See Diagram 3 OPERATION Determine the maximum volume you wish to feed to the rooms in which you have volume controls and speakers With your house music source amplifier receiver turned down turn the volume control s all the way up Feed the amplifier receiver a strong music signal then gradually increase the amplifier receiver volume until the volume in the room s is as loud as you are likely to ever listen Take particular care that no audible distortion is heard through your speakers or speaker damage will occur If you are using an amplifier with input level controls such as the Sonance Sonamp series amplifiers adjust the level controls appropriately Then return to the rooms with volume controls and lower the volume settings to normal listening levels Setting the maximum volume will ensure safe operation for speakers and amplifiers If you think there should be sound coming from your speakers but do not hear anything when the VC is turned all the way up DO NOT leave it in the full ON position when checking your sources or source material Othe
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