Knoll VS100 Installation Guide

STEREO AMPLIFIER OR
RECEIVER OR INTERFACE

SPEAKER OUTPUTS

+ L - - R +

CONNECTION
DIAGRAM

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VS100

Warning:
Maximum amplifier power 120 watts per channel.
Higher power amplifiers may cause damage.

Congratulations for choosing the finest stereo
volume control available. To assure correct
installation and to realize the full potential of this
new volume control, please read and follow
these instructions carefully. If you have questions
or comments, please don't hesitate to call or
write your Knöll dealer.

Knöll Transformer -Free high power room volume
controls are designed to fit standard electrical
junction boxes (J-boxes). Standard plate colors
are white, bone, black and almond. Plates can
be decora or standard style. The VS100 has a
power capacity of 100 watts RMS per channel
with 350 watt peaks for 5 seconds permissible.
Speakers can be 4-16 ohms. The VS100
features floating independent grounds so bridged
amplifiers can be safely used. Frequency
response is DC to 500,000 Hz +/- 0.1 dB at all
power levels up to 350 watts. THD and IM
distortion is barely measurable. For best results
when connecting 2 or more VS100 volume
controls to one amplifier or receiver, use a Knöll
transformer free stereo interface.

+

Suggested minimum 16 gauge
speaker wire. For runs longer
than 30 feet (10m) use 12-14
gauge wire.

+

R

INSTALLATION TIPS:

1. Follow all electrical and building code requirements
in your area.

2. The VS100 can be installed in an electrical junction
box but it is not required. Make sure the VS100 white
elements do not touching anything, especially plastic
vapor barriers. To obtain the full power rating, volume
control heat needs to be ventilated. When installing the
VS100 in an electrical box, remove the bottom and top
knockouts or drill holes to let heat dissipate.

3. Never install the VS100 in the same electrical junction
box as high voltage equipment (75+ volt) unless an
approved barrier separates high from low voltage
equipment.

4. Speaker wire can be solid or stranded. Suggested
minimum wire size is 16 gauge and 12-14 gauge for
runs longer than 30' (10m).

5. Wire both left and right speaker outputs from the
amplifier, receiver or interface to the VS100 inputs.

6. Proper polarity is essential to achieve best speaker
sound quality with maximum output. Be careful to wire
the + or positive terminals of the amplifier, interface,
VS100 volume control and speakers together. Never
connect left and right channel wires of the positive OR

4-16
OHMS

-

L

VS100

STEREO VOLUME CONTROL

TRANSFORMER-FREE

TM

Information and
Installation Guide

All Knöll transformer free
products include patent
pending exclusive designs

ground (-) together as amplifier damage may
result. The - or negative terminals of the
amplifier, volume control and speakers must be
wired as shown in the diagram.

7. Wire the VS100 outputs to the corresponding
speaker terminals as indicated on the VS100
connector.

USA and CANADA WARRANTY

Knöll Systems warrants its VS100 sold in the USA or Canada by authorized

Knöll Systems dealers to be free of defects in materials and workmanship.
This warranty extends for two years from the date of purchase by the original
consumer. Any VS100 returned to and found to defective by Knöll Systems
within the warranty period will be repaired or replaced at Knöll Systems
option, at no charge. Knöll Systems will not be responsible for the actual
cost of installation or removal of the product, nor for any incidental or
consequential damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation
may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You
may have additional legal rights that vary from state to state.

Knöll Systems
145 Tyee Drive
Point Roberts,

VS100

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