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Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; Introduction

Introduction The SVL-4AB is a combination speaker selector and volumecontroller. The unit allows you to connect up to four pairs ofspeakers to your stereo receiver or amplifier and adjust thevolume of each pair independently. You can choose to listento any one pair, any combination of pairs, or all ...

Page 3 - Features and Benefits; TECH

Features and Benefits The SVL-4AB offers a number of improvements over otherspeaker selector/volume controllers: ● Amplifier A/B Switching— The SVL-4AB provides amplifierswitching for each pair of speakers. The switches are“break-before-make“ and simultaneously switch bothgrounds and hots. This allo...

Page 5 - Installation Considerations; SVL-4AB Power Handling; IMPORTANT; DO NOT use the; TOOLS; Slotted Screwdriver

Installation Considerations SVL-4AB Power Handling The SVL-4AB is designed for use with receivers or amplifiershaving a maximum power output of 100 watts per channel at8 ohms. Damage caused by the use of higher-power receiversor amplifiers will void the warranty. Consult your Niles dealeror receiver...

Page 6 - Type of Speaker Wire; Wire size is

The SVL-4AB includes impedance correction circuitry whichprotects each of your receivers or amplifiers from low imped-ance loads. The circuitry assures that both of your receivers oramplifiers will recognize a safe operating load, even when oneamplifier is playing all four speaker pairs at the same ...

Page 7 - on next page for a hookup diagram.

may not fit into the connectors. Never use solid-core, alu-minum, or "Romex" type wire with the SVL-4AB. When run-ning speaker wires inside walls, most states and municipalitiesin the U.S. specify that you must use a special type of speakerwire. Usually, the requirement is that the wire has ...

Page 8 - Figure 1; Using a; Watt Resistor

7 S P E A K E R S E L E C T I O N / V O L U M E C O N T R O L S Y S T E M Figure 1 Using a Tube Amplifier Tube Amplifier Niles SVL-4AB 150 150 AMPLIFIER L + L - R - R + L + L - R - R + L + L - R - R + L + L - R - R + L + L - R - R + SPEAKER 4 SPEAKER 3 SPEAKER 2 SPEAKER 1 CONS TANT PROTECT ION ON OF...

Page 10 - Installation; Select a convenient location for the SVL-4AB.; Figure 2

Installation 1. Select a convenient location for the SVL-4AB. 2. Run all the necessary wiring to the SVL-4AB. Label the wires for future reference. See (Figure 2) . 9 S P E A K E R S E L E C T I O N / V O L U M E C O N T R O L S Y S T E M TUNER 94.9 15 AMPLIFIER L + L - R - R + L + L - R - R + L + L...

Page 11 - Figure 4; Installing the Connectors; Figure 3; Removing the

3 . M a k e t h e c o n n e c t i o n s t o t h e S V L - 4 A B . T h e amplifier/speaker connectors on the SVL-4AB are removable.If you wish, you may remove the SVL-4AB's connectors tofacilitate installation [see (Figure 3) ]. Strip 3/8" of insulation from the end of each wire. Tightly twist th...

Page 12 - Operation; Playing One Pair of Speakers At a Time; If your amplifier or

Operation The are two ways to use the SVL-4AB. You may play andadjust the volume of one pair of speakers at a time, or playmultiple pairs simultaneously. If you intend to play more than one pair of speakers at thesame time, you will need to become familiar with the opera-tion of the SVL-4AB's PROTEC...

Page 13 - Playing Two or More Speaker Pairs Simultaneously; You will need to

not to overdrive or "clip" your amplifier. If the soundbecomes muddy or distorted, you have reached the limit ofyour amplifier's volume capability and should quickly reducethe volume to avoid damaging your speakers. 7. Using the appropriate volume control on the front of the SVL-4AB, adjust ...

Page 15 - You can turn off the speakers by turning the correspond-; SPECIFICATIONS; Frequency Response

S P E A K E R S E L E C T I O N / V O L U M E C O N T R O L S Y S T E M 14 9. You can turn off the speakers by turning the correspond- ing volume controls on the SVL-4AB fully counter-clockwise,or by pressing the appropriate ON/OFF button. Refer to theProtection Chart located on page 13 for the corr...