Sonance AVC100SL, AVC100R, AVCDWP2 User Manual

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing an Amplified Volume Control (AVC) product
from Sonance .When properly in s talled in a system,these products will
provide you wi th years o f enter tain ment pleasure. To obtain the full
potential of your new purchase, please read all instructions before
starting the installa tion.Ify ou d o no t ha v e the n eces sary skills to in stall
a unit yourself, please contact your authorized Sonance dealer for
installation options. The AVC100R,AVC100SL and AVCDWP2 are UL
Listed and meet CE requirements EN 60065,EN 55013,EN 50082.

AVC PRODUCTS

The AVC system is a new, modular approach to amplifying and
distributing audio for residential and commercial applications.
Depending on installation requirements, your AVC system will be
made up ofthe following products,as shown in Figure 1:

WARNING:TO PREVENT THE RISK OF FIRE OR

ELECTRIC SHOCK,DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION:RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK - DO NOT OPEN

AVC100R

The AVC100R is a rotary-knob Amplified Volume Control.It provides
the equivalent of 30 watts of amplification at the head end of
conventional audio system run over 100 feet of wire.The knob action
continuously va r ie s t he volu me of the internal amplifier from zero to
maximum volume.The unit provides 4-conductor quick-disconnect
terminals for input, a looping output, and connection to local
speakers.The AVC100R fits into a standard single-gang plaster ring.

AVCDWP2

The DWP2 is a Driver Wall Plate for audio distribution ofa connected
stereo source and routing of AVC power from a connected
recom m e n d ed power supply.The unit fits into a standard single-gang
plaster ring. Three parallel four conductor outputs with quick
disconnect terminals are provided. One DWP2 may be used with up
to 100 AVC100R/SLs via standard 16/4 or 14/4 wire.The DWP2 also
provides installer-adjustable gain controls for setting the maximum
system volume level (see the detail in Figure 2 on the next page).

AVC100SL

The AVC100SL is a slider-controlled Amplified Volume Control.It is
identical in operation and specifications to the AVC100R, except a
continuously-variable slider is provided in place of a rotary knob.

Recommended Power Supply

Any UL Listed regulated switching power supply, input rated
90-240Vac, output rated 24Vdc, 2.5A with 2.1mm mini-plug and
marked “Class 2”(see specifications on page 4).

AVC SYSTEM INTERCONNECTION

The AVC system can be connected in any of the following ways:

•Daisy-chain (series) wiring

•Home-run (parallel) wiring

•Any combination of daisy-chain and home-run wir ing
Study the examples in Figures 2 through 3 (on the next two pages) to

learn how to interconnect systems using these wiring schemes.

NOTE:Do not connect a signal power cable to the “SPEAKER” output
connector on any AVC100R/SL.Doing so may damage the unit.

System Expansion

There is virtually no limit on how many AVC100R/SLs are
interconnected in a system, as long as the following conditions
are met:

1. One (1) recommended po w er s up pl y +24 Vdc pow ers u p to s ix (6)
AVC100R/SLs. If additional AVC100R/SLs are required in the
installation,connect one (1) recommended power supply for each
additional group ofsix (6) AVC100R/SLs (see detail in Figure 2 o n
page 2).

2. One (1) AVCDWP2 Driver Wall Plate can drive a system of up to
100 AVC100R/SLs.Beyond that,you will need to divide the sys t em
so it is driven from two or more AVCDWP2s.

Adjusting System Levels

The AVCDWP2 Driver Wall Plate includes two trim pots for individual
adjustment of the system’s left and right audio channels (see detail in
Figure 2 on p age 2).At the factory,both trim pots have been set for
+10 dB gain on all three sets of outputs. However, the trim pots
provide an adjustment range from OFF (full CCW) to +19 dB
(full CW).

Mono Operation

Each AVC100R or AVC100SL is preset at the factory for stereo
operat i on . However,thi s c a n b e e as i ly ch a ng e d to m ono op e r at i on by
moving an internal jumper (see detail in Figure 3 on page 3).In this
mode, the blended mono signals are routed to both left and
right outputs.

Fuse Replacement

Each AVC100R/SL or AVCDWP2 is protected by an internal fuse (see
detail in Figure 3 on page 3).For safety concerns,only replace a fuse
with the same type and rating.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

AVC100R/AVC100SL/AVCDWP2
AVC AUDIO DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

PN.33-1324 7.00

Paten t Pendi n g

1

AVC100SL

AVCDWP2

AVC100R

Figure 1 - AVC system products

2

Figure 2 – Example of an AVC system with daisy-chain (series) wiring.

3

Power Supply

DC Power

To AC Outlet

See detail in Fig. 2

24Vdc, 2.5A

AVCDWP2 (side)

AVC100R (side)

AVC100R (side)

AVC100R (side)

AVC100R (side)

AVC100R (side)

AVC100R (side)

Right Speaker Left Speaker

Right Speaker Left Speaker

Right Speaker Left Speaker

Right Speaker Left Speaker

Right Speaker Left Speaker

Right Speaker Left Speaker

AVC100R/SL MONO OPERATION

Fuse

Move

Jumper

m

o
n
o

Remove (2) Screws

Remove (2) Screws

AVC100R (side)

NOTE: Do not connect to AVC 100R/SL "SPEAKER" connector.

Figure 3 – Example of an AVC system with daisy-chain (series) and home-run (parallel) wiring.

SPECIFICATIONS

AVC100R/AVC100SL

DESCRIPTION:Local,full-bandwidth,2-channel distribution ampli-

fier with rotary (AVC100R) or slider (AVC100SL) vol­ume control;fits standard single-gang plaster ring.

P

OWER OUTPUT:Continuously-variable from 0 to 7.5 watts (rms) per

channel into a nominal 8-ohm load.

F

REQUENCY

RESPONSE: 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz

I

NPUT CONNECTIONS:(4) Quick-Disconnects;Left, Right,GND,+24 Vdc.

L

OOP CONNECTIONS:(4) Quick-Disconnects;Left, Right,GND,+24 Vdc.

S

PEAKER

CONNECTIONS

: (4) Quick-Disconnects;Left +, Left –,Right +,and

Right –.Load is 4 ohms per channel,minimum.

STEREO/M

ONO MODES

:Selectable via internal jumper.

F

USE

:Internal; type AGC,1 A,250 V.

D

IMENSIONS

: 4-3⁄32" H X

1-5⁄8" W X 4-1/4" D (overall)

2-3⁄4" H

X 1-5⁄8" W

X 3-3⁄8" D (in-wall)

AVCDWP2

DESCRIPTION

:Stereo driver amplifier connects to hi-fi stereo

source and up to 100 AVC100R/SLs;fits standard
single-gang plaster ring.

INPUT CONNECTIONS:(2) color-coded, stereo RCA jacks;50 kΩ input

impedance.

O

UTPUT CONNECTIONS: (3) sets of(4) Quick-Disconnects:Left, Right,GND,

and +24 Vdc.

F

REQUENCY RESPONSE: 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz

P

OWER CONNECTIONS:Female,2.1 mm, mini-plug connects to

recom m e n d e d power su pp l y.

G

AIN CONTROL

: (2) L/R t r im pots provide +19 dB adjustment range.

F

USE:Internal;type AGC,0.5 A,250 V.

D

IMENSIONS

:4-3⁄32" H

X 1-5⁄8" W X 3-5/8" D (overall)

2-3⁄4" H

X 1-5⁄8" W X 3-3/8" D (in-wall)

Minimum Recommended Power Supply Specifications

Description: +24 Vdc,2.5 A,voltage-regulated switching power

supply with short-circuit protection;for use with up
to six (6) AVC100R/SLs.

C

URRENT DRAW: 1.5 A maximum at 50 watt rating

AC C

ONNECTIONS: 110 Vac male IEC plug with supplied power cable

connects to standard 110 Vac outlet.Multi-voltage
input auto-switches from 110~240 Vac (50 ~60 Hz)
for use in Europe or Australia.

DC CONNECTIONS: 6' attached cable with male,2.1 mm,mini-plug for

connection to AVCDWP2.

Marked: UL Listed “Class 2”

Declaration of Conformity

We, Sonance

212 Avenida Fabricante
San Clemente, CA 92672
U.S.A.

declare in own responsibility, that the products described in this owner’s
manual is in compliance with technical standards:

EN 60065 : 1994
EN 55013 : 1990
EN 50082 : 1992

Sonance
San Clemente, CA U.S.A.

7/00

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

If you any have quest ions a bout the operation or insta llation of your Sonance AVC
system products, please call our Technical Assistance Department on any business
day at:

[phone] or [phone]; between 9 A.M.and 5 P.M.,PST

OBTAINING SERVICE

If your product should need repair or service,contact your authorized Sonance dealer
for help.

WARRANTY COVERAGE (USA ONLY)

Sonance offers you a one (1) year limited warranty on each ofyour AVC products.You
must observe the following co nditions in o r der t o r ecei v e this pr o tection:

1. Retain your bill ofsale or legible facsimile (photocopy).If your uni t(s) sh oul d ev er
require service, the bill ofsale shall act as your proof ofownership and give the
effective date ofyour warranty .

2. Read the below warranty thor o ughly.Sonance offers you c ertain rights ou tlined in
your warranty and requires specific conditions to be met.You ma y also ha v e o ther
rights which vary from stat e to sta te.

One-Year Limited W arranty

Sonanc e wa rran ts to the o riginal purchaser f or the period ofone (1) year,each AV C unit
to be free from defects in ma terial and w orkmans hip pr o vided each uni t is opera ted in
accordance with the p rinted ins tructions included with the unit.One (1) year begins on
the date ofpurchase shown on the b ill ofsale (receipt).

For this warranty to be effective,the bill ofsale must also show from whom each unit
was purcha sed and the purchase price. In the event proof of purchase cannot be
established as stated in th e pr evious sent ence(s),warranty shall commence on the date
each unit was shipped fr om the factory ,provided the serial number on each unit has no t
been altered or in any way tampered with.This warranty shall apply exclusively to the
origin al purchas er and sh all not apply to purchas ers who purchased units solely for
industrial o r c omm er ci al purpo ses .

During the warranty period, Sonance agrees to repair or, at its discretion,
replace at no charge components that prove to be defective,pr ovided a unit is
returned in accordance with the shipping instructions found within the
product installation instructions/owner’s manual. This warranty does not
apply if a unit has been damaged by accident or misuse, or as a result of
service or modification by unauthorized personnel.

This warranty is limited to Sonance product(s) registered herein and specifically
excludes any damage to loudspeakers and other allied or associated equipmen t which
may resul t fo r an y r easo n fro m use with this pr oduct.

The warranty set forth above is in lieu of all other warranties,express or implied, of
merchantabili ty ,fitness for a particular purpose or otherwise.In no ev en t shall Sonanc e
be liable for incidental or consequential damages or have any liability with respect to
defects other than as specifically set forth abov e.

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