Sonance AVC100SL installation instructions Introduction, AVC Products, AVC System Interconnection

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing an Amplified Volume Control (AVC) product from Sonance.When properly installed in a system, these products will provide you with years of entertainment pleasure. To obtain the full potential of your new purchase, please read all instructions before starting the installation. If you do not have the necessary skills to install a unit yourself, please contact your authorized Sonance dealer for installation options. The AVC100R, AVC100SL and AVCDWP2 are UL Listed and meet CE requirements EN 60065, EN 55013, EN 50082.

AVC PRODUCTS

The AVC system is a new, modular approach to amplifying and distributing audio for residential and commercial applications. Depending on installation requirements, your AVC system will be made up of the following products, as shown in Figure 1:

I N S TA L L AT I O N I N S T R U C T I O N S

A V C 1 0 0 R / A V C 1 0 0 S L / A V C D W P 2 A V C A U D I O D I S T R I B U T I O N S Y S T E M

AVC100SL

The AVC100SL is a slider-controlled Amplified Volume Control. It is identical in operation and specifications to the AVC100R, except a continuously-variable slider is provided in place of a rotary knob.

Recommended Power Supply

Any UL Listed regulated switching power supply, input rated 90-240Vac, output rated 24Vdc, 2.5A with 2.1mm mini-plug and marked “Class 2”(see specifications on page 4).

AVC SYSTEM INTERCONNECTION

The AVC system can be connected in any of the following ways:

•Daisy-chain (series) wiring

•Home-run (parallel) wiring

•Any combination of daisy-chain and home-run wiring

AVC100R

AVCDWP2

AVC100SL

Study the examples in Figures 2 through 3 (on the next two pages) to learn how to interconnect systems using these wiring schemes.

NOTE: Do not connect a signal power cable to the “SPEAKER” output connector on any AVC100R/SL. Doing so may damage the unit.

System Expansion

There is virtually no limit on how many AVC100R/SLs are interconnected in a system, as long as the following conditions are met:

1. One (1) recommended power supply +24 Vdc powers up to six (6)

Figure 1 - AVC system products

WARNING: TO PREVENT THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK - DO NOT OPEN

AVC100R

The AVC100R is a rotary-knob Amplified Volume Control. It provides the equivalent of 30 watts of amplification at the head end of conventional audio system run over 100 feet of wire. The knob action continuously varies the volume of the internal amplifier from zero to maximum volume. The unit provides 4-conductor quick-disconnect terminals for input, a looping output, and connection to local speakers. The AVC100R fits into a standard single-gang plaster ring.

AVCDWP2

The DWP2 is a Driver Wall Plate for audio distribution of a connected stereo source and routing of AVC power from a connected recommended power supply. The unit fits into a standard single-gang plaster ring. Three parallel four conductor outputs with quick disconnect terminals are provided. One DWP2 may be used with up to 100 AVC100R/SLs via standard 16/4 or 14/4 wire. The DWP2 also provides installer-adjustable gain controls for setting the maximum system volume level (see the detail in Figure 2 on the next page).

AVC100R/SLs. If additional AVC100R/SLs are required in the

installation, connect one (1) recommended power supply for each

additional group of six (6) AVC100R/SLs (see detail in Figure 2 on

page 2).

2. One (1) AVCDWP2 Driver Wall Plate can drive a system of up to

100 AVC100R/SLs. Beyond that, you will need to divide the system

so it is driven from two or more AVCDWP2s.

Adjusting System Levels

The AVCDWP2 Driver Wall Plate includes two trim pots for individual adjustment of the system’s left and right audio channels (see detail in Figure 2 on page 2). At the factory, both trim pots have been set for +10 dB gain on all three sets of outputs. However, the trim pots provide an adjustment range from OFF (full CCW) to +19 dB (full CW).

Mono Operation

Each AVC100R or AVC100SL is preset at the factory for stereo operation. However, this can be easily changed to mono operation by moving an internal jumper (see detail in Figure 3 on page 3). In this mode, the blended mono signals are routed to both left and right outputs.

Fuse Replacement

Each AVC100R/SL or AVCDWP2 is protected by an internal fuse (see detail in Figure 3 on page 3). For safety concerns, only replace a fuse with the same type and rating.

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