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V C 3 0 R I M
I M P E D A N C E
M U L T I P L Y I N G
VOLUME CONTROL
I N S T RU C T I O N M A N U A L
INTRODUCTION
The VC30RIM is an
When properly implemented, the Sonance VC30RIM allows the safe use of multiple pairs of speakers with amplifiers not
APPLICATIONS
The VC30RIM is designed to have a single pair of speakers connected to a single volume control. Its
Important Note: This volume control is intended for use primarily in background music systems. The impedance jumpers increase the impedance seen by the amplifier, which reduces the amount of power reaching each pair of speakers, reducing the speaker’s overall output capability. The more speakers being driven by a single amplifier through VC30RIM controls, the higher the impedance jumpers must be set and the lower the amount of power that will reach each speaker. Operating multiple sets of speakers through VC30RIM controls with jumpers set lower than recommended in order to increase the system’s output capability can severely damage the amplifier.
If the system will include a pair of speakers intended for dedicated
CONNECTIONS
WARNING: Turn the amplifier’s power OFF until you have completed all of the connections and have determined that they are correct. (If the amp’s AC plug is accessible we recommend that you unplug it from the wall outlet to avoid acci- dental
The VC30RIM has removable
1.Bring the wires from the speakers and amp through a backless
2.Insert the speaker wires as shown into the holes in the
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3. Using a small
4. Press the
I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L
V C 3 0 R I M I M P E D A N C E - M U L T I P L Y I N G
V O L U M E C O N T R O L
IMPORTANT: Do not reverse the “Input” and “Output” connectors or the volume control will not operate properly.
5.Connect only 1 pair of speakers to each volume control. Connect multiple volume controls to the amplifier’s speaker terminals in parallel (see illustration, below).
Amplifier/Receiver
SPEAKER OUTPUT
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MOUNTING
IMPORTANT: Do NOT install the volume control in the same electrical box as AC house wiring, a light switch or any other
Use the included hardware to mount the volume control in a single or double
Note: If you are installing the volume control into a typical plastic
Volume | Decora | Standard |
Control | Hardware | Hardware |
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