SpeakerCraft VSI45
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1. g VJ Seus O _ G O a N VSI45 Impedance Matching Stereo Volume Control Introduction The SpeakerCraft VSI45 is a wall mounted impedance matching stereo volume control which connects between the speaker level output of an amplifier receiver or speaker selector and a pair of speakers Volume Control Placement When deciding where the volume control will be mounted in the wall consider the various ways it will be used The primary listening area and the ease of running the wire to your chosen location are the important things to keep in mind The most common locations to mount volume controls are by the door as you walk into the room next to existing wall fixtures or in the area that you will be listening to music If you do not understand any part of these instructions please contact your SpeakerCraft dealer Improper wiring could cause damage to your audio system Do not put the volume control into the same box as Figure 1 a 110v AC circuit i e light switch electrical outlet etc Speaker wires can act as an antenna AMPLIFIER WIRES for electrical noise Locating speaker wires too close to a light switch or dimmer may cause a buzzing or popping sound to be heard through the speakers If you must locate the VSI45 near electrical devices use a Separate electrical box SPEAKER WIRES STEP 1 STRIP SPEAKER OR AMPLIFIER WIRE S INSULATION TO 1 4 FROM THE END AND INSERT INTO PROPER SLOT Once a location ha2. LATE supplied COVER PLATE SCREWS supplied Limited Lifetime Warranty SpeakerCraft Inc warrants to the original retail purchaser only that this SpeakerCraft product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship provided it was purchased from a SpeakerCraft Authorized Dealer Defective products must be shipped together with proof of purchase prepaid insured to the SpeakerCraft Authorized Dealer from whom they were purchased or to the SpeakerCraft factory at the address listed on this installation instruction manual Freight collect shipments will be refused It is preferable to ship this product in the original shipping container to lessen the chance of transit damage In any case the risk or loss or damage in transit is to be borne by the purchaser If upon examination at the Factory or SpeakerCraft Authorized Dealer it is determined that the unit was defective in materials or workmanship at any time during this warranty period SpeakerCraft or the SpeakerCraft Authorized Dealer will at its option repair or replace this product at no additional charge except as set forth below If this model is no longer available and can not be repaired effectively SpeakerCraft at its sole option may replace the unit with a current model of equal or greater value In some cases where a new model is substituted a modification to the mounting surface may be required If mounting surface modification is required SpeakerCraft assumes no responsib
3. aker pairs that can be connected to your amplifier or receiver and b the appropriate bridge clip setting 1x 2x or 4x to use on the volume control gt Number of 8ohm Speaker Pairs w v 1 In the first column determine the minimum impedance capability a amp amp 7 amp amp of your amplifier or receiver Q Move across the row to the number of 8ohm speaker pairs you U 8ohm 1x 2x 4x 4x 4 wish to use ov The resulting number 1x 2x or 4x is the bridge clip setting z 6ohm 2x appropriate for your configuration NOTE Both bridge clips must U tx 1x 2x 2x 4 4x 4x 4x x have the same setting 5 a 4ohm 2x 2x The gray area indicates a setting that is slightly below the amplifier E or receivers minimum impedance but will most likely work Figure 5 STANDARD COVER PLATE supplied Mounting the VSI45 N Once the control has been wired it is ready to be mounted into the wall Referring to Figure 5 place the components of the volume control into the wall in the order illustrated Use the enclosed screws to hold the components in place ELECTRICAL BOX SPEAKER WIRE VSI45 VOLUME CONTROL INSTALLATION SCREWS supplied KNOB supplied ug NOTE The rotary switch is shipped with the control y turned as far counterclockwise as it will turn off If you changed this return it to the full counterclockwise position before starting installation DECORATOR PLATE apie DECORATOR COVER P
4. eft speaker output terminals on the removable wire block terminal Please observe proper polarity of the wires for correct speaker phase speaker to output 4 Repeat step 3 for right speaker connection VOLUME CONTROL OUTPUT WIRES CAUTION If the input and output connections are reversed the minimum setting on the volume control will cause a short across the amplifier or receiver output terminals resulting in serious damage to your amplifier or receiver Please double check steps 1 through 4 This volume control cannot be connected in series with another volume control RIGHT LEFT SPEAKERS Adjusting the Bridge Clips for Multiple Speakers See Figure 3 Figure 3 2x Setting Both Clips on Middle 2x Pins 4x Setting Both Clips on Top 4x Pins 1x Setting Both Clips on Bottom 1x Pins Page 2 VSI45 Owners Manual The VSI45 is designed to run multiple pairs of speakers without dam aging your amplifier or receiver The adjustment is made by using bridge clips that can be easily changed NOTE Both bridge clips must have the same setting i e 1x 2x or 4x Failure to properly set the bridge clips may result in damage to your amplifier or receiver Please follow the recommendations in this section carefully Failure to properly set the bridge clips may result in damage to your amplifier or receiver Figure 4 Use the chart in Figure 4 to determine a the maximum number of spe
5. ility or liability for such modification All replaced parts and product become the property of SpeakerCraft Inc Products replaced or repaired under this warranty will be returned to the original retail purchaser within a reasonable time freight prepaid This Warranty does not include service or parts to repair damage caused by accident disaster misuse abuse negligence inadequate packing or shipping procedures commercial use voltage inputs in excess of the rated maximum of the unit or service repair or modification of the product which has not been authorized or approved by SpeakerCraft This Warranty also excludes normal cosmetic deterioration caused by environmental conditions This Warranty will be void if the Serial Number on the product has been removed tampered with or defaced This Warranty is in lieu of all other expressed warranties If the product is defective in materials or workmanship as warranted above the purchaser s sole remedy shall be repair or replacement as provided above In no event will SpeakerCraft be liable for any incidental or consequential damages arising Out of the use or inability to use the product even if SpeakerCraft Inc or a SpeakerCraft Inc Authorized Dealer has been advised of the possibility of such damages or for any claim by any other party Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential damages so the above limitation and exclusion may not apply All implied warranties on the prod
6. s been chosen you may install the volume control after you have first installed a standard single gang plaster ring or a single gang electrical box light switch type STEP 3 ge INSTALL PLUG INTO VSI45 VOLUME CONTROL Wiring the VSI45 STEP 2 TIGHTEN WIRE CLAMP SCREW WITH SCREWDRIVER CAUTION Please make sure your amplifier or receiver is turned off before proceeding The VSI45 features a Removable Wire Block Terminal which allows for quick and easy wiring You may find it easier to remove the wire block terminal from the volume control before proceeding Figure 2 rs Fi AMPLIFIER For best results strip the speaker wire no more than from the end Loosen the screws on the underside of the wire block terminal to allow the wire to be pushed completely into the opening then tighten the screws to secure the wire See Figure 1 Once all wires have been connected replace the wire block terminal onto the volume control If you need to remove the wire simply loosen the screws on the underside of the wire block terminal Refer to Figure 2 when wiring the VSI45 INPUT WIRES SIDE VIEW VSI45 1 Connect the amplifier or receiver s left speaker Output to the left input terminals on the removable wire block terminal Please observe proper polarity of the connections amplifier to input on the volume control 2 Repeat step 1 for the right side 3 Connect the wires from the left speaker to the l
7. uct are limited to the duration of this expressed warranty Some states do not allow limitation on the length of an implied warranty If the original retail purchaser resides in such a state this limitation does not apply Pimi HFETIME SpeakerCraft offers a variety of accessories to make your installation of these speakers and other SpeakerCraft products easy economical and professional Contact your authorized SpeakerCraft Dealer for more information Should you have any questions regarding this or any other SpeakerCraft product please call our toll free service hotline at 1 800 448 0976 We are available to assist you every weekday except holidays between the hours of 7 00 a m and 5 00 p m PST 940 Columbia Ave Riverside CA 92507 4492 800 448 0976 Fax 951 787 8747 www speakercraft com SpeakerCroaf t
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