Legrand AU0100-WHLA-V1 User Manual [en, fr, es]

INSTRUCTION/INSTALLATION SHEET

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Speaker Level / Impedance Matching

301 Fulling Mill Road, Suite G
Middletown, PA 17057
Phone [phone] / Fax [phone]
www.onqlegrand.com

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1. Introduction

The On-Q/Legrand Speaker Level / Impedance Matching Volume Control, P/N
AU0100-WHDM-V1/AU0100-WHLA-V1 (see Figure 1), is meant to be used in a
multiple speaker distributed sound systems. These volume controls enable more pairs
of speakers to be connected to an amplifier than the amplifier could normally
accommodate (due to impedance matching ability). The impedance matching volume
controls mate perfectly with parallel audio distribution devices such as the On-Q 4 Zone
Audio Distribution Outlet (P/N 364741-xx-V1). The volume control also has a non­impedance matching (speaker level), (1x) option to accommodate a single pair of
speakers. When used in this fashion optimum fidelity will be achieved with a single pair
of speakers.

2. Description

The On-Q Speaker Level / Impedance Matching Volume Control occupies a single gang of an electrical box and
is offered in white, almond, and light almond in an attractive decorator style. It has wiring blocks that disconnect
for easy wiring and offer impedance matching selection via jumpers labeled 1x, 2x, 4x, and 8x, (1x=non­impedance matching), located on the circuit board. It is recommended to be installed in a low voltage bracket
such as the On-Q Single Gang Retrofit Low Voltage Bracket (F9060-01-V9), or an electrical box that is 20 cubic
inches or greater in volume.

Figure 1

3. Installation

Installation of the On-Q Speaker Level / Impedance Matching Volume Control is easily accomplished at multiple
times during new construction, at “Rough-in” before the drywall is installed, and at “Trim-out” after the drywall is
installed and painted or at any time following similar procedures for a retrofit opportunity.

NOTE: Before connecting the volume control: Make sure that power is not connected to the
receiver/amplifier that will be driving audio signals to the volume controls. For instructions on pre-wiring
and installing other components of any On-Q Audio System, please see the Instruction Sheets included
with those components.

A. “Rough-in” steps:

1) A single 16/4 speaker wire should be run from the location of the audio distribution device (such as the 4
Zone Audio Distribution Outlet) to a single gang outlet box or low voltage bracket at each Volume Control
location.

Note: It is recommended that a minimum of 16 gauge 4 conductor
wire be run for most applications from the audio distribution device
to the volume control. Different gauge wire can, and should, be
used based upon the distance of the intended run or quality of
installation (see Figure 2) . It is recommended that wire gauge not
be less than 18 gauge. The impedance matching volume control can

Figure 2

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Speaker Level / Impedance Matching

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Middletown, PA 17057
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www.onqlegrand.com

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accommodate up to 14 gauge wire.

2) A single 16/2 speaker wire should be run from each speaker location to the outlet box or low voltage
bracket at the volume control location.

B. “Trim-out” steps:

1) Strip 3/16ths of an inch from all conductors (feed from distribution and
runs to speakers) and insert the wires into the wiring blocks (see
Figure 3) of the volume control.

2) Tighten screws onto wire and give them a tug to insure they are
properly fastened.

NOTE: BE SURE NOT TO REVERSE THE AMPLIFIER OR SPEAKER
CONNECTIONS OR DAMAGE TO THE AMPLIFIER COULD RESULT!

3) Install the volume control into the low voltage bracket/electrical box.

4) Determine how many pairs of speakers will be powered by the same amplifier (in parallel).

5) Determine the speaker output impedance or ohm capability of the amplifier (typically 8 ohms, 4 ohms or 2
ohms). This will be listed in the specification of the amplifier. It yields how "low" of a load the amplifier can
safely run before damage or over heating occurs.

NOTE: Impedance varies with
frequency, so in actuality, no
load is seen as a constantly
stable (8, 4 or 2 ohms), it
varies as frequency varies.
(This is why some of the
higher selections were made
in the Multiplier chart.),(see
Figure 4).

NOTE: This chart refers to 8
ohm speakers. If the Speakers
being used are some other
impedance, you must
calculate the parallel
impedance and multiply it by
the appropriate multiplier (X2,
X4 or X8), see Figure 4, to
match the load to the
amplifier’s capabilities. Non­impedance matching=X1 (see
Figure 5 for the formula to
calculate impedance).

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Figure 3

Figure 4

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6) After load capacity is determined, refer
to Figure 4 to determine the proper
multiplier setting for all the volume
controls.

NOTE: Multiplier setting #1 refers to
jumper position X1, multiplier setting #2
refers to jumper position X2, multiplier
setting #3 refers to jumper position X4
and multiplier setting 4 refers to jumper
position X8 (see Figure 6).

7) Position the jumper plug on the two
pins relating to the appropriate
multiplier setting (X1, X2, X4, or X8)
see Figure 6).

NOTE: Although there are jumpers for
each speaker’s output, in most cases
they will be set exactly the same.

NOTE: Rotating the volume control fully
counter clockwise will yield no power
going to the speakers (off).

C. To change color:

1) Pull off knob.

2) Unscrew coverplate.

3) Unsnap inner cover.

4) Snap on new inner cover.

5) Screw on new coverplate.

6) Push on new knob.

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Formula for calculating impedance of parallel speakers:

1/x ohms + 1/x ohms = 1/y impedance

1/8 ohms + 1/8 ohms = 2/8 ohms or 1/ 4 ohms

(2 - 8 ohm speakers in parallel exhibit 4 ohms of impedance)

NOTE: Speakers wired in series exhibit purely additive
impedance (8+8 + 16).

Figure 5

Figure 6

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