SpeakerCraft S4dc, S8dc Owner's Manual

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INSTALLATION

Guidelines

• Use the Multi-Room Speaker Selectors only with ampliﬁers rated at 125 watts per channel or less.

• The Direct Connect connectors on the S4dc and S8dc accept wire up to 14 AWG. If you are not sure about the gauge of the wire you intend to use, please consult your SpeakerCraft dealer.

• To avoid possible damage to your ampliﬁer, pay careful attention to the section titled "Protection Settings".

• One set of adhesive area labels are included for identifying the locations of speakers on the front of the

Speaker Selector.

• Do not daisy chain (hook the outputs of one selector into the inputs of another) speaker selectors together.

• Do not connect impedance matching volume controls to the speaker outputs of the selectors. Standard volume controls, such as SpeakerCraft models VST60, VST60fc, VST45, VCR60 or VCR120, should be used if volume controls are needed in the system.

Placement

The unique suction feet on the bottom of the selectors increase placement options and hold the selector securely when buttons are depressed. The suction feet are designed to work well with a variety of textures that cover the tops of other components.

SpeakerCraft Multi-Room Speaker Selectors allow the operation of multiple pairs of speakers when using one ampliﬁer or receiver. Once the speakers are connected to the selector, individual pairs may be turned on or off as desired using the push buttons on the front of the selector. One pair, all pairs, or any assortment of pairs may be played. When engaged, a protection circuit allows the ampliﬁer to operate safely, even when all selected speakers are playing.

Installation utilizing Direct Connect makes wiring the selector to your speakers quick and easy. With a simple turn of a screw, wires are solidly secured and a perfect electrical bond is created. The process is quick, simple, and eliminates the worry of wires becoming loose.

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Area Selector Buttons

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Connecting Wires to the Speaker Selector

CAUTION: Please make sure your ampliﬁer or receiver is turned off before proceeding.

Direct Connect features removable terminal connectors, which simplify connecting the speaker and ampliﬁer wires to the Speaker Selector. (See Figure #2)

For best results, use speaker wire that is at least 18 gauge. For runs longer than 75 feet, 14 gauge wire is recommended. Wire larger than 14 gauge is not recommended because it may not ﬁt into the connector. For best results, strip all wire insulation no more than 3/8" from the end before inserting into the connector.

1. Pull the Direct Connect terminal from its location on the back of the cabinet. This will make it easier to connect the wires. (Figure #3)

2. Connect the wires from the speakers to the appropriate location under "SPEAKERS" on the removable terminals. Please observe proper polarity (+, -) of the connections. (Figure #3)

3. Connect the ampliﬁer's or receiver's speaker outputs to the appropriate location under "AMPLIFIER” on the removable terminal. Please observe proper polarity (+, -) of the connections. (Figure #3)

CAUTION: If the "AMPLIFIER" and "SPEAKERS" connections are reversed, a short could result across the ampliﬁer or receiver output terminals, which may seriously damage your ampliﬁer or receiver. Please double-check all connections before turning on your ampliﬁer or receiver.

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Figure #2

Removable Terminal

Connectors for Speaker Wire

Removable Terminal

Connector for Amp Wire

Continuous

Protection Switch

Figure #3

STEP 1.

STRIP SPEAKER WIRES' INSULATION TO 3/8" FROM THE END AND INSERT INTO PROPER SLOT IN SPEAKER CONNECTOR.

STEP 2.

TIGHTEN WIRE CLAMP SCREW WITH SCREWDRIVER.

STEP 3.

INSTALL PLUG INTO BACK OF SPEAKER SELECTOR BOX.

STEP 4.

CONNECT AMP WIRES TO THE AMP CONNECTOR IN THE SAME MANNER.

SPEAKER WIRES

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Labeling the front of the Speaker Selector (Figure #4)

There is one set of adhesive labels included to be used on the front of the Speaker Selector. These labels make it easy to identify which area has been selected when the button is depressed. There are indentations above each button on the front of the Selector. Place the appropriate area label into each of these locations. If you can't ﬁnd the label you need, you can create your own by writing on one of the blank labels using a pen or small marker.

OPERATION

Understanding the Protection Circuit

To prevent damage to your ampliﬁer or receiver, the S4dc and S8dc feature protection circuitry. When engaged, the protection features prevent damage from occurring to your ampliﬁer or receiver.

When to Use the Front Mounted Protection Switch

The front Protection switch (Figure #5) should be engaged under the following circumstances to best protect your ampliﬁer or receiver. The switch is "ON" when depressed:

Speakers Selected Front Protection Button

1 or 2 pair of 8 ohm speakers OFF 3 or more pairs of 8 ohm speakers ON 1 pair of 4 ohm speakers OFF 2 or more pairs of 4 ohm speakers ON A combination of 4 and 8 ohm speakers ON

When to Use the Rear Mounted Protection Switch

On the back of the selector there is a slide switch labeled "Continuous Protection" (Figure #6). When this button is in the "ON" position, it will override the front Protection button and assure that the protection circuitry is always on, no matter what the position of the front button.

This switch should be placed in the "ON" position if you are concerned that someone unfamiliar with the system may fail to properly use the front protection button.

Selecting Speakers

To turn on a pair of speakers, simply depress the button associated with that pair. Please take precautions to make sure that the ampliﬁer volume is not set at a high level before you depress the button.

Figure #5

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SPECIFICATIONS

S4dc Four Zone Multi-Room Speaker Selector

Power Handling: 125 Watts Per Channel Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20 kHz, +/- 0dB Protection: Front Mounted Switch and Rear Override Dimensions: W= 8 3/8", D= 6 1/2", H= 2 3/8"

S8dc Eight Zone Multi-Room Speaker Selector

Power Handling: 125 Watts Per Channel Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20 kHz, +/- 0dB Protection: Front Mounted Switch and Rear Override Dimensions: W= 17", D= 6 1/2", H= 2 3/8"

SHOULD YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEMS OR QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS, OR ANY OTHER SPEAKERCRAFT PRODUCT, PLEASE CALL OUR TOLL FREE SERVICE HOTLINE @ 1-800-448-0976. WE ARE AVAILABLE TO ASSIST YOU EVERY WEEK DAY, EXCEPT HOLIDAYS, BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 5:00AM AND 5:00PM (Paciﬁc Time).

LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY

SpeakerCraft Inc. warrants to the original retail purchaser only that this SpeakerCraft product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship, provided the speaker was purchased from a SpeakerCraft Authorized Dealer.

Defective products must be shipped, together with proof of purchase, prepaid insured to the SpeakerCraft Authorized Dealer from whom they were purchased, or to the SpeakerCraft factory at the address listed on this installation instruction manual. Freight collect shipments will be refused. It is preferable to ship this product in the original shipping container to lessen the chance of transit damage. In any case, the risk or loss or damage in transit is to be borne by the purchaser. If upon examination at the Factory or SpeakerCraft Authorized Dealer it is determined that the unit was defective in materials or workmanship at any time during this warranty period, SpeakerCraft or the SpeakerCraft Authorized Dealer will, at its option, repair or replace this product at no additional charge, except as set forth below. If this model is no longer available and can not be repaired effectively, SpeakerCraft, at its sole option may replace the unit with a current model of equal or greater value. In some cases where a new model is substituted, a modiﬁcation to the mounting surface may be required. If mounting surface modiﬁcation is required, SpeakerCraft assumes no responsibility or liability for such modiﬁcation. All replaced parts and product become the property of SpeakerCraft Inc. Products replaced or repaired under this warranty will be returned to the original retail purchaser, within a reasonable time, freight prepaid.

This warranty does not include service or parts to repair damage caused by accident, disaster, misuse, abuse, negligence, inadequate packing or shipping procedures, commercial use, voltage inputs in excess of the rated maximum of the unit, or service, repair or modiﬁcation of the product which has not been authorized or approved by SpeakerCraft. This warranty also excludes normal cosmetic deterioration caused by environmental conditions. This warranty will be void if the Serial number on the product has been removed, tampered with or defaced.

This warranty is in lieu of all other expressed warranties. If the product is defective in materials or workmanship as warranted above, the purchaser’s sole remedy shall be repair or replacement as provided above. In no event will SpeakerCraft be liable for any incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the product, even if SpeakerCraft Inc. or a SpeakerCraft Inc. Authorized Dealer has been advised of the possibility of such damages, or for any claim by any other party. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential damages, so the above limitation and exclusion may not apply.

All implied warranties on the product are limited to the duration of this expressed warranty. Some states do not allow limitation on the length of an implied Warranty. If the original retail purchaser resides in such a state, this limitation does not apply.

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