Jobsite V-12M/AWE User manual

12 STEP MUTING ALL WEATHER VOLUME CONTROL
For Precise Volume Adjustment
with Programmable Muting
in All Weather Conditions
INSTALLATION & USER GUIDE
V-12M/AWE

V-12M/AWE
12 STEP MUTING ALL WEATHER VOLUME CONTROL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Features............................................................................................................................1
Product Overview...........................................................................................................2
Package Contents ..........................................................................................................3
Preparing for Installation..............................................................................................3
Installation.......................................................................................................................4
Operation..........................................................................................................................6
Programming Muting Volume Controls......................................................................7
Specifications.................................................................................................................7
Warranty...........................................................................................................................8

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FEATURES
■Includes PVC weatherproof housing and stainless steel hardware
■Programmable circuit mutes selected speakers upon system turn-on
■Safely connect up to eight speaker pairs to a single amplifier or receiver
■UL listed to comply with local building codes
■Stylish indicator knob
■12-step make before break volume control switch design
Installation friendly design:
■Accepts up to 14-gauge wire
■Snap and lock connector secures wire in place without the use of a screwdriver
■Mounts easily to any surface or directly on 3/4" PVC conduit

PRODUCT OVERVIEW
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V-12M/AWE
Figure 1
(a) Knob
(b) Faceplate
(c) Gasket
(d) Volume Control
(e) Enclosure
d
e
a
b
c

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PACKAGE CONTENTS
■V-12M/AWE Volume Control x 1
■Knob x 1
■Device mounting screws x 2
■Snap and lock removable speaker connectors x 2
■Standard Faceplate screws x 4
■Enclosure x 1
■Gasket x 1
PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION
Consider the most convenient location to mount the
V-12M/AWE. Use the PVC junction box (supplied),
mounted atop a PVC conduit through which the wires
will run. Count the number of pairs of 4-ohm speakers
and the number of pairs of 8-ohm speakers you are
connecting. Count pairs of 6-ohm speakers as 4-ohm
pairs. Determine the correct switch position from the
impedance charts in the owner’s manual. See
figures 2, 3 and 4.
Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4

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Using Speaker Selectors with IM
Muting Volume Controls
We recommend using the JobSite V-T4M muting
volume control hub to connect the V-12M and V-
12M/AWE muting volume controls to a system. If
you choose not to use a V-T4M hub, you must
provide 12 volts to each muting volume control for
the muting circuit to work. We do not recommend
using Speaker Selectors with Muting Volume
Controls.
The programmable muting feature serves the same
purpose as an On/Off switch on a Speaker Selector
Tools Required
■1/8" Slotted screwdriver
■1/4" Slotted screwdriver
■No2 Phillips screwdriver
■Wire stripper
■Wire labels
INSTALLATION
1. Identify the Speaker wire, Amplifier wire and 12V
wire. Label the wires for future reference.
2. Run the necessary wiring up through the conduit
and the opening at the base of the enclosure.
3. Mount the entire enclosure atop the PVC conduit.
Secure the enclosure with galvanized mounting
screws.
4. Strip 1/4" of insulation from
the end of each wire.
Tightly twist the end of
each wire until no frayed
ends remain.
5. Locate the Snap and lock
connectors and remove them
if they are plugged in. See figure 5.
6. Use a small flathead screwdriver or your thumb
to raise the locking tabs, exposing the holes on
the connector.
Figure 5

7. Insert each wire into the appropriate hole and
snap down the locking tabs.
8. Insert the smooth side of the connector plug into
the smooth side of the V-12M/AWE socket.
9. Locate the 2-pin 12V connector.
10. Insert each 12V wire into the appropriate hole on
the connector. See figure 6.
11. Use a small flathead
screwdriver to tighten the
screws in place.
12. Install the V-12M/AWE into the
all-weather enclosure.
13. Set the Impedance Magnification Switch as
determined by the impedance charts.
14. Set the switches, on all of the controls, to the
same position (1x, 2x, 4x, or 8x).
15. Attach the cover plate.
See installation diagram.
INSTALLATION DIAGRAM
Speakers
Stereo Receiver
V-12M/AWE
V-12/AWE
Side View
Output to
Speakers
Input From
Amplifier
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Figure 6

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OPERATION
1. Make sure the amplifier or receiver power is OFF
and set the volume to minimum.
2. Set the volume on the volume control to maximum
(fully clockwise).
3. Turn ON the amplifier or receiver and select a
source, such as the tuner or CD player.
4. Slowly turn up the amplifier or receiver volume and
set it to a comfortable – not maximum – listening
level. Don’t overdrive or "clip" your amplifier. If the
sound becomes muddy or distorted, you have
reached the limit of your amplifier’s volume
capability. Reduce the volume at once to avoid
damaging your speakers.
5. JobSite Muting Volume Controls come from the
factory pre-programmed in the automatic mute
mode. When the Amplifier turns on, you should see
the Mute Button on the volume control, light up
Red. No sound will be present in the Mute mode.
6. To turn ON the speakers in a room, tap the Mute
Button, on the Volume Control, once. The Mute
Button will change from Red to Green. Adjust the
volume of the speakers to the desired listening
level using the volume control knob. If all the
speaker pairs in your system are equipped with
JobSite volume controls, you can set the amplifier
or receiver volume at one position and use the
JobSite controls exclusively.
7. To turn OFF the speakers in a room, tap the Mute
button, on the Volume Control, once. The Mute
button will change from Green to Red and the
speakers will turn off.

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PROGRAMMING MUTING VOLUME
CONTROLS
You can program individual JobSite Muting Volume
Controls, allowing certain locations (such as the
guest bedroom and porch) to remain muted when
system turns on, while other locations (such as the
kitchen and family room) play music.
Place the volume control in the desired turn-on
state (muted or unmuted) by pressing the mute
button. Then press and hold the mute button for
8 seconds. The LED blinks to indicate that
programming has occurred.
JobSite Muting Volume Controls come from the
factory pre-programmed in the automatic mute mode
SPECIFICATIONS
High power rating:
100 watts per channel RMS, 200 watts peak
Adjustable impedance:
1x, 2x, 4x, 8x settings
Total attenuation:
54dB maximum
Wiring requirements:
2 individual runs of 2-conductor 14-18-gauge
speaker wire or 1 run of 4 conductor.
1 run of two conductor wire or CAT5 for muting
control, originating from the V-T4M.
V-T4M muting volume control connection terminal
recommended
Mounting:
Surface mount PVC single gang enclosure
(included), mounts on 3/4" PVC conduit
Dimensions: 3” wide x 4-13/16” high x 3-3/8” deep
Depth behind faceplate:
2-9/16"
Warranty: 2 year limited

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LIMITED WARRANTY
JobSite Systems (“JOBSITE”), a Niles Audio
Corporation company, warrants its passive products
(those not requiring AC or battery power) to the
original purchaser to be free of manufacturing
defects in material and workmanship for a period of
ten years from date of purchase.
JOBSITE warrants its passive loudspeaker products
(those not requiring AC or battery power) to the
original purchaser to be free of manufacturing
defects in material and workmanship for a period of
five years from date of purchase.
JOBSITE warrants its indoor/outdoor loudspeaker
products to the original purchaser to be free of
manufacturing defects in material and workmanship
for a period of two years from date of purchase.
JOBSITE warrants its all weather rock loudspeaker
products to the original purchaser to be free of
manufacturing defects in material and workmanship
for a period of five years from date of purchase.
JOBSITE warrants its active products (those
requiring AC or battery power) to the original
purchaser to be free of manufacturing defects in
material and workmanship for a period of two years
from date of purchase.
This Warranty is subject to the following additional
conditions and limitations. The Warranty is void and
inapplicable if JOBSITE deems that the product has
been used or handled other than in accordance
with the instructions provided by the manufacturer,
including, but not limited to, damage caused by
accident, mishandling, improper installation, abuse,
negligence, or normal wear and tear, or any defect
caused by repair to the product other than by
JOBSITE or an authorized JOBSITE wholesale
distributor.
To obtain warranty service, you must write to
JOBSITE: Include your name, address, telephone

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number, model number and serial number of your
unit, and a brief description of the problem.
A factory Return Authorization Number will be sent
to you. DO NOT RETURN ANY UNIT WITHOUT
FIRST RECEIVING WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION AND
SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS FROM JOBSITE.
If the above conditions are met, the purchaser’s
sole remedy shall be to return the product to
JOBSITE, in which case JOBSITE will repair or
replace, at its sole option, the defective product
without charge for parts or labor. JOBSITE will
return the unit repaired or replaced under warranty
by shipping it by its usual shipping method from the
factory (only) at its expense within the United States
of America. THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES,
INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, EITHER
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WITH RESPECT TO
THE PRODUCT.
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER
THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF
THE CONSUMER/PURCHASER. NILES SHALL NOT
BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES EXCEPT TO THE
EXTENT PROVIDED (OR PROHIBITED) BY
APPLICABLE LAW.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation
of incidental or consequential damages, so the
above limitation may not apply to you. This warranty
gives you specific legal rights, and you may also
have other rights, which vary from state to state.
For the name of the nearest authorized JOBSITE
wholesale distributor, contact:
JobSite Systems, a Niles Audio
Corporation company
P.O. Box 160818, Miami, Florida 33116

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