Jobsite S-4 User manual

SPEAKER SELECTION SYSTEM
S-4 / S-6
For Connecting
Four/Six Pairs of
Speakers to an
Amplifier or Receiver
INSTALLATION & USER GUIDE

S-4 / S-6
SPEAKER SELECTION SYSTEM
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Features............................................................................................................................1
Product Overview...........................................................................................................2
Package Contents ..........................................................................................................3
Preparing for Installation..............................................................................................3
Installation.......................................................................................................................3
Operation..........................................................................................................................5
Specifications.................................................................................................................7
Warranty...........................................................................................................................7

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FEATURES
nS-4: Safely connect up to four speaker pairs to a single amplifier or receiver
nS-6: Safely connect up to six speaker pairs to a single amplifier or receiver
nHigh power handling capability
nBuilt-in protection circuit
nCompatible with all 4 ohm capable amplifiers or receivers
nNon-skid feet for unit stability
nIncludes customized room labels
Installation friendly design:
nAccepts up to 14-gauge wire
nSnap and lock connector secures wire in place without the use of a screwdriver

PRODUCT OVERVIEW
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Recessed areas
for custom room
labels.
Attractive low-
profile design.
Simple push-button
operation. In/On
Out/Off
Connect up to four pairs of
speakers. Protection switch safeguards your
receiver or amplifier even with all 4
pairs of speakers playing.
Removable
screwless
connectors.
Figure 1

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PACKAGE CONTENTS S-4
nS-4 x 1
nRoom/Zone labels x 1
PACKAGE CONTENTS S-6
nS-6 x 1
nRoom/Zone labels x 1
PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION
The Speaker wires and Amplifier wires must reach
the proposed location of the S-4/S-6 Speaker
Selector.Mark the cables with Wire labels,
describing where the cables originate from, rather
than where they will terminate.
Tools Required
nWire stripper
nWire labels
INSTALLATION
1. Select an appropriate location for the S-4/S-6.
2. Run all the necessary wiring to the S-4/S-6. Label
the wires for future reference.
3. Strip 1/4" of insulation from the end of each wire.
Tightly twist the end of each wire until no frayed
ends remain.
4. Locate the Snap and lock connectors and remove
them if they are plugged in.
5. Use a small flathead screwdriver or your thumb to
raise the locking tabs, exposing the holes on the
connector.
6. Insert each wire into the appropriate hole and
snap down the locking tabs.
7. Insert the smooth side of the connector plug into
the smooth side of the S-4/S-6 socket.

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8. Connect the receiver or amplifier to the
connector terminal labeled AMPLIFIER.
9. Connect the speakers to the connector terminals
labeled SPEAKERS.
10. Locate the pre-printed Room Labels. Affix the
appropriate label to the recessed area over each
on/off selector button.
See installation diagram.
Stereo Receiver
JobSite
S-4 Back
Speaker
Pair 4 Speaker Pair 3 Speaker Pair 2 Speaker Pair 1
S-4
INSTALLATION DIAGRAM

OPERATION
Playing One Pair of Speakers
At a Time:
1. Make sure the amplifier or receiver power is OFF
and set the volume to minimum.
2. Locate the on/off button on the unit’s front panel,
which corresponds to the speaker pair you wish to
play. Set it to the ON position by engaging the
button.
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. Be careful not to overdrive or “clip” your
amplifier. If the sound becomes muddy or distorted,
you have reached the limit of your amplifier's
volume capability and should quickly reduce the
volume to avoid damaging your speakers.
5. To turn off the speaker pair, simply press the
corresponding on/off button on the S-4/S-6.
Playing Two or More Speaker Pairs
Simultaneously:
1. Make sure the amplifier or receiver power is OFF
and set the volume to minimum.
2. On the right side of the S-4/S-6’s front panel is a
button labeled PROTECTION. This button activates
the S-4/S-6’simpedance correction circuitry. The
circuitry assures that your receiver or amplifier will
see a safe operating load when playing multiple
speaker pairs simultaneously. Since most
receivers and amplifiers are not rated for use
below a 4-ohm load, you will need to activate the
Protection button whenever the overall system
impedance might fall below 4 ohms. Use the
following chart as a guide for setting the
Protection button.
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When playing the following speakers:
1or 2 pair of 8-ohm speakers
3or more pairs of 8-ohm speakers
1pair of 4-ohm speakers
2or more pairs of 4-ohm speakers
Any combination of 4 and 8 ohm speakers
The Protection button should be:
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
ON
Set the Protection button to the correct position using the chart shown above.
3. Locate the on/off buttons on the S-4/S-6, which
correspond to the speaker pairs you wish to play.
Set them to the ON position.
4. Turn on the amplifier or receiver and select a
source, such as the tuner or CD player.
5. Slowly turn up the amplifier or receiver volume and
set it to a comfortable (not maximum) listening
level. Be careful not to overdrive or “clip” your
amplifier. If the sound becomes muddy or distorted,
you have reached the limit of your amplifier’s
volume capability and should quickly reduce the
volume to avoid damaging your speakers.
6. To turn off one or more speaker pairs, simply press
the corresponding on/off button(s) on the S-4/S-6.
Refer to the Protection chart for the correct setting
of the Protection button.

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SPECIFICATIONS
Power handling:
100 watts per channel
Frequency response:
+/- 0 dB from 20Hz to 20kHz
Wiring requirements:
Individual runs of 2-conductor speaker wire to each
speaker
Removable connectors accommodate 14-22 gauge wire (16
gauge recommended)
Mounting
Tabletop component
Dimensions
S-4: 8-1/2" wide x 2" high x 6-3/4" deep
S-6: 11-1/2" wide x 2" high x 6-3/4" deep
Warranty:
10 year limited
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.

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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 number, model number and serial number
of your unit, and a brief description of the problem.
Afactory 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,