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AudioSource AE4SW User's Manual

1. positive or negative Maintain to and to connections between all components in your installation Note UL rated CL3 speaker wire is recommended when running wire inside your walls In many areas it may be required by code To avoid picking up hum and interference do not install the speaker wire parallel to any 120V power lines If the speaker wire needs to cross a 120V power line at a right angle this will not create a problem If you are uncomfortable with running the speaker wire yourself it is recommended that you retain a qualified custom home installation specialist or electrician AudioSource AEA Four Zo Installation and Connection Procedures 1 Route the speaker cables from each speaker zone and the amplifier to the terminals on the AE SW These terminals will accept up to 10 gauge speaker cable The amplifier cables connect to the terminals marked INPUT on the back of the AE SW unit The speaker cables connect to the numbered Zone output terminals on the AE SW selector 2 Strip 3 8 of insulation from the end of the cable and twist the exposed end to avoid fraying 3 Press the spring loaded lever on the speaker terminal and insert the speaker cable carefully observing the polarity 4 Release the spring loaded lever to clamp the cable in place Gently pull on the cable to ensure it s securely connected 5 The system is now ready for testing Turn on the sound system and set the
2. Circuit Switch Read Installation Precautions section of this manual for full instructions regarding the use of this switch 5 Zone 3 4 Output 6 Zone 1 2 Output Installation Precautions e Never place the AE4SW where it would be exposed to excessive moisture or heat Allow for a minimum of 1 inch of clearance above the top of the unit 1 inch poe aes Above PROREGIPS SWITCH WARNING READ INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE DISABLING PROTECTION Two Year Limited Warranty Installation Precautions continued Under no circumstances turn off the power protection circuit unless your amplifier can handle the combined impedance of all zones activated For example With the power protection circuit switch in the OFF position an AE4SW with four pairs of 8 ohm speakers connected will present the amplifier with a 2 ohm load per channel This may damage your amplifier or cause it to shut down With the power protection circuit switch ON an AE4SW with four pairs of 8 ohm speakers connected will present the amplifier with a 6 ohm load per channel which will not present a problem for most amplifiers Consult your authorized dealer and or the owner s manual for your amplifier for complete details e Power handling without the protection circuit switch engaged is 140 watts per channel e Power handling with the protection circuit switch engaged is 70 watts per channel Total Zones Protection
3. Power Capacity Connected Switch Per Channel 1 2 May Be Off 140 Watts 3 4 Must Be On 70 Watts 3 4 May Be Off 140 Watts E AudioSource AE4SW Four Zone Speaker Selector AudioSource a division of Peak Audio Group llc warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a limited period of time For a period of two 2 years from date of original purchase we will repair or replace the product at our option without charge for parts Customer must pay or all labor charges associated with the removal and re installation of this product for the limited period and all parts and labor charges after the limited warranty period expires The limited warranty period for factory refurbished products expires after ninety 90 days from date of original purchase This limited warranty applies only to purchases from authorized AudioSource Retailers or Distributors This limited warranty is extended only to the original purchaser and is valid only to consumers in the United States Consumers are required to provide a copy of the original sales invoice from an authorized AudioSource Retailer or Distributor when making a claim against this limited warranty This limited warranty only covers failures due to defects in materials or workmanship that occur during normal use It does not cover failures resulting from accident fire flood misuse abuse neglect mishandling misapplication alteration faulty instal
4. Mi AudioSource AE4SW 4 Zone Stereo Speaker Selector ZONE 3 Congratulations on your purchase of the AudioSource AE4SW Speaker Selector This product is designed to distribute stereo music to four independent listening zones via connection with your existing audio system Please read this Installation Manual to ensure the proper installation and performance of your AE4SW Speaker Selector Function of the AE4SW The AE4SW is a low profile speaker level audio distribution system with individual On Off selectors controlling signal distribution to four listening zones Pass through amplifier input terminals allow easy connection of additional AE SW selectors User selectable protection circuitry ensures that the combined speaker load impedance presented to the amplifier never falls below 6 ohms per channel The AE SW selector is designed to be used independently or in conjunction with AE100VC Impedance Matching Volume Controls These provide independent volume control for each zone and provide impedance matching in place of the AE SW selector When using impedance matching volume controls the AE SW protection circuit should be in the off position Follow instructions in the AE100VC manual for correct impedance matching settings Installation and Connection Precautions Polarity for the input and output speaker terminals is clearly marked on the AE4SW rear panel Speaker wire is coded to identify each conductor as either
5. amplifier s volume control to a moderate level 6 Sound should be heard from each zone when its button is depressed Check each zone for proper left and right connections by activating each zone with the balance adjusted to full left and then to full right 7 Attach the custom die cut labels provided to the buttons of the AE4SW referencing each button to its zone within the installation Recommended Speaker Wire Gauges Excess resistance caused by using an undersized speaker wire can result in loss of power loss of bass definition and loss of overall dynamic range Over extremely long wire runs you may even experience a loss of high frequency content in the audio signal To prevent sonic degradation in your speaker installation total speaker wire resistance should be kept below 0 5 ohms The following table lists recommended speaker wire gauge versus wire run length 50 or less 16 Gauge 2 Cond CL3 Rated 50 150 12 Gauge 2 Cond CL3 Rated 150 200 10 Gauge 2 Cond CL3 Rated Use of speaker cable smaller than 16 gauge is not recommended Operational Details 1 Zone Select Switch Use labeling kit for zone identification Press in to send music to the zone controlled by each switch 2 Input Terminal Connects speaker cable from amplifier to AE4SW unit 3 Pass Through Terminal Connects speaker signal to other AE SW units Do not connect to speakers Amplifier damage may occur 4 Power Protection
6. lation modification service by anyone other than AudioSource or damage that is attributable to Acts of God It does not cover costs of transportation to AudioSource or damage in transit The customer should return their defective product freight prepaid and insured to AudioSource only after receiving a Return Authorization Repair or replacement under the terms of this warranty does not extend the term of this warranty Should a product prove to be defective in workmanship or material the consumer s sole remedies will be repair or replacement as provided under the terms of this warranty If the defective product is discontinued AudioSource may replace the product with an equivalent or superior product at its option Under no circumstances shall AudioSource be liable for loss or damage direct consequential or incidental arising out of the use of or inability to use the product There are no express warranties Mi AudioSource 13970 SW 72nd Avenue m Portland Oregon 97223 503 914 4688 m Fax 503 746 5224 Support 877 715 5439 www audiosource nets support audiosource net

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