Xantech XVD50, XVD100 Installation Instructions Manual

XVCD50 XVCD100
XVCD100IR
XVCS50 XVCS100
XVCS100IR
XVC50 XVC100
XVCO100
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
XANTECH VOLUME CONTROLS
Xantech’s premier product line of XV volume controls are in-wall mountable stereo speaker volume control with impedance matching capability. From one to eight pairs or stereo speakers may be driven from one stereo power amplifier, using an equal number of XV volume controls. It maintains correct impedance matching between the amplifier and the speakers by the use of instant setting jumpers on the control. This eliminates the need for separate impedance matching components in multi-room installations.
XVC50, XVD50, XVC50 Power handling: 50 Watts continuous, 150 Watts peak
XVC100, XVD100, XVCS100, XVCO100, XVCD100IR, XVCS100IR Power handling: 100 Watts continuous, 300 Watts peak
All Models
Adjustable impedance matching for up to 8 speaker pairs (1, 2, 4, 8 pairs) Attenuation: 11 steps plus Off; max 42 dB Frequency response: 20Hz-20kHz ±1 dB Speaker Terminals: 16 gauge, Quick Connect (detachable) Mounting: Minimum 20 cu. in. J-box or Mud Ring. Note: Be sure to check fit before choosing J-boxes!
Isolated left- and right-channel grounds ensure safety with any bridged amplifier.
Fluid, pop-free switching during volume adjustments.
Compatible with 4-, 6-, or 8-ohm speaker systems.
UL Listed to comply will all local building codes.
Installation requires only a screwdriver and wire strippers.
Installation Instructions
XVC Series Volume Controls
Xantech’s premier product line of XV volume controls are in-wall mountable stereo speaker volume control with impedance matching capability. From one to eight pairs or stereo speakers may be driven from one stereo power amplifier, using an equal number of XV volume controls. It maintains correct impedance matching between the amplifier and the speakers by the use of instant setting jumpers on the control. This eliminates the need for separate impedance matching components in multi-room installations.
Features and Benefits
XVC50, XVD50, XVC50 Power handling: 50 Watts continuous, 150 Watts peak
XVC100, XVD100, XVCS100, XVCO100, XVCD100IR, XVCS100IR Power handling: 100 Watts continuous, 300 Watts peak
All Models
Adjustable impedance matching for up to 8 speaker pairs (1, 2, 4, 8 pairs) Attenuation: 11 steps plus Off; max 42 dB Frequency response: 20Hz-20kHz ±1 dB Speaker Terminals: 16 gauge, Quick Connect (detachable) Mounting: Minimum 20 cu. in. J-box or Mud Ring. Note: Be sure to check fit before choosing J-boxes!
Isolated left- and right-channel grounds ensure safety with any bridged amplifier.
Fluid, pop-free switching during volume adjustments.
Compatible with 4-, 6-, or 8-ohm speaker systems.
UL Listed to comply will all local building codes.
Installation requires only a screwdriver and wire strippers.
Installation Requirements
You will need at the very least, a ” slotted screwdriver, a ¼” slotted screwdriver, wire cutters and wire strippers.
The recommended speaker wire to be used is 16-gauge stranded copper speaker wire. For runs longer than 100 feet, we recommend 14-gauge stranded copper speaker wire. Never use solid-core wire such as aluminum or Romex wire.
Most installations in the United States require a special fire rated wire (CL-2 or CL-3) for speaker wire installed within a wall. Consult your local building codes to find out what kind of wire is required.
Be sure to observe proper polarity when connecting a system. The positive terminals should always be connected to the positive wire. The negative terminals should always be connected to the negative wire. Failure to do so will result in poor phasing and possible system malfunctions.
Some areas allow the installation of the volume control to be placed in the same junction box as a high voltage connection (120VAC) and divided by a low-voltage partition. This is not recommended as the speaker wires may pick up interference from the high voltage (120VAC) power lines. Again, consult your local building codes to verify the proper way to install the product.
Impedance Jumper Settings for Identical
How to use the impedance jumper setting chart:
1) Determine the minimum amplifier impedance (typically either 4- or 8-Ohm). This information can usually be found next to the speaker outputs located on the receiver or amplifier. If in doubt, consult the receiver and/or amplifier instruction manual.
2) Next, determine the impedance of a single speaker that will be used. Use the left-most column.
3) Move to the right of the chart and find the number of speaker pairs that you plan to connect to the volume control.
4) Finally, move up the column to the very top row. This row will provide the jumper setting solution. Change the jumper on the volume control to complete the impedance jumper setting procedure. Both jumpers must be changed appropriately (see diagram in Fig. 1)
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Ohm
Speaker
Impedance
Ohm
CHART A: 8 Ohm Minimum Amplifier
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Ohm
Speaker
Impedance
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