Monoprice SS2V70 Quick Install Manual

SS2V70 70V 2-Zone 100-Watt Speaker Selector

P/N 38165

Quick Install Guide

INTRODUCTION

This SS2V70 70V 2-Zone 100-Watt Speaker Selector features two independent mono 70V

100-watt speaker zones, each with its own on/off switch and volume control knob. It has a

single 2-conductor input and a pass-through output, allowing multiple speaker selectors to

be daisy chained. It supports up to 80 watts of 70V speakers connected to each zone.

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Front Panel

1. Zone 1 On/Off Switch

2. Zone 1 Volume Control

3. Zone 2 On/Off Switch

4. Zone 2 Volume Control

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Rear Panel

1. Zone 2 Speaker Output

2. Zone 1 Speaker Output

3. Input From Amplifier

4. Pass-Through Output

POWER RATINGS

Unlike ordinary speaker systems, which require complicated impedance calculations for

multiple speaker arrays, constant voltage (70V) systems simply add the wattage ratings of

each speaker together. However, unlike ordinary systems that can use their full power

output, constant voltage systems can use only 80% of the rated wattage of the amplifier

and the connected speaker selector. This speaker selector is rated for 100 watts, so the

connected speaker arrays must be equal to or less than 80 watts each. If each speaker is

set to 5 watts, for example, you can connect up to 16 speakers in each array.

INSTALLATION

Perform the following steps to connect this speaker selector to your 70V audio system.

1. Power off and unplug the amplifier.

2. Strip about 1/4" of insulation from both ends of three 2-conductor speaker wires,

then twist the ends tightly so there are no stray wire strands.

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3. Remove the ZONE 1 terminal block from the rear of the speaker selector.

4. Using a small flathead screwdriver, loosen the two screws in the terminal block.

5. Insert the stripped ends of one end of one of the speaker wires into the terminal

block, taking care to match the polarity, then tighten the screws. Ensure that there

are no stray wire strands.

6. Connect the other end of the speaker wire to the first speaker in the 70V speaker

array, taking care to match the polarity.

7. Insert the terminal block back into the rear of the speaker selector.

8. Repeat steps 3-7 for the second speaker zone and speaker array.

9. Remove the INPUT terminal block from the rear of the speaker selector.

10. Using a small flathead screwdriver, loosen the two screws in the terminal block.

11. Insert the stripped ends of one end of one of the speaker wires into the terminal

block, taking care to match the polarity, then tighten the screws. Ensure that there

are no stray wire strands.

12. Connect the other end of the wire to the 70V and Common terminals on your

amplifier, taking care to match the polarity.

13. Insert the terminal block back into the rear of the speaker selector.

14. (Optional) Connect a speaker wire to the THRU terminal block on the speaker

selector, then connect the other end to the INPUT terminal block on a second

speaker selector using the same procedure as described above. Repeat as desired.

15. Turn the two Zone Volume Controls fully clockwise to the full on position. Ensure

that each Zone On/Off Switch is in the on position.

16. Set the volume control on your amplifier to the minimum position.

17. Start audio playback, then slowly increase the volume on the amplifier until the

volume is at the highest level you will want with no distortion. If distortion occurs,

reduce the volume level on the amplifier until distortion can no longer be heard.

18. Reduce the volume controls on the speaker selector to a comfortable listening level.

From here on, leave the volume control on the amplifier alone and use the Zone

Volume Controls on the speaker selector to control the volume levels.

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ONLINE SUPPORT

Model

38165

Frequency Response

20Hz ~ 22kHz ±0dB

Power Handling

100 watts per zone

Maximum Usable Speaker Wattage

80 watts per zone

Supported Wire Gauge

16 AWG

Volume Attenuation

33dB, 10 steps plus full off

Attenuation Levels

OFF, 2 steps @6dB, 7 steps @3dB, ON

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SPECIFICATIONS

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