Jobsite V-t8 User manual

VOLUME CONTROL CONNECTION TERMINAL

V-T8

For Parallel Signal

Distribution to Multiple

Volume Controls

INSTALLATION & USER GUIDE

V-T8

VOLUME CONTROL CONNECTION TERMINAL

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Features............................................................................................................................1

Product Overview...........................................................................................................2

Package Contents ..........................................................................................................3

Preparing for Installation..............................................................................................3

Installation.......................................................................................................................5

Specifications.................................................................................................................6

Warranty...........................................................................................................................7

FEATURES

nDistributes audio signals for eight speaker pairs

nReduces wiring clutter

Installation friendly design:

nAccepts up to 14-gauge wire

nSnap and lock connector secures wire in place without the use of a screwdriver

nMounts in 6" center structured wiring cabinets with the provided Christmas tree snap-in plugs

nWings allow for either vertical of horizontal mounting

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Figure 1

Speaker outputs to

volume control

Speaker outputs to

volume control

Snap-in “Christmas tree” plugs

Amplifier input

PACKAGE CONTENTS

nV-T8 Connection Terminal x 1

nSnap-in “Christmas Tree” plugs x 2

nSnap and lock removable speaker connectors x 9

PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION

The Speakers/Volume Control cables and Amplifier

cables must all reach the proposed location of the

V-T8 distribution connection terminal. Mark the

cables with Wire labels, describing where the cables

originate from, rather than where they will terminate.

Calculating the Impedance

Magnification Setting:

To ensure optimal operation of your amplifier or

receiver, your speakers must show it a load that it

can handle safely and effectively. This requires the

use of impedance-magnifying (IM) volume controls.

CAUTION! Every speaker pair in the system must be

connected to an impedance-magnifying volume

control and set to the same magnification.

When you install the V-T8 and connect the volume

controls to it, double-check the DIP-switches on the

volume controls to verify that they are set correctly

for the impedance load of your speakers.

Use the following instructions and the accompanying

charts to select the correct DIP switch setting on the

volume controls for the number and type of speakers

in your system.

Some speakers have selectable impedance. Before

you proceed, please confirm that any selectable-

impedance speakers in your system are properly set

for the system you are installing.

1. 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

4ohm pairs.

2. Determine whether the amplifier should see a

4ohm load or an 8 ohm load. You should find this

information in the owner’s manual of the amplifier.

3. Read the correct DIP switch position from the

charts on this page. See Figure 2 if your amplifier

can drive a 4 ohm load. See Figure 3 if your

amplifier must have an 8-ohm speaker load.

4. Set the DIP switches on all of the controls to the

same position (1x, 2x, 4x, or 8x).

Tools Required

n1/8" Slotted screwdriver

nWire stripper

nWire labels

Figure 3

Figure 2

INSTALLATION

1. Select an appropriate location for the V-T8.

2. Run all the necessary wiring to the V-T8. 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.

See Figure 4.

5. Use a small flathead

screwdriver or your thumb

to raise the locking tabs,

exposing the holes on the

connectors.

INSTALLATION DIAGRAM

Stereo Receiver

Speaker

Pair 4 Speaker

Pair 3 Speaker

Pair 2 Speaker

Pair 1

Figure 4

V-T8

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 V-T8 socket.

8. Connect the amplifier to the connector terminal

labeled: INPUT FROM AMP.

9. Connect the speaker wires to the connector

terminals labeled: OUTPUTS TO VOLUME

CONTROLS.

See installation diagram.

SPECIFICATIONS

Mounting:

In a structured wiring cabinet using Christmas tree

snap-in plugs (included)

Wall or flat surface:

Use drywall screws

Wiring requirements:

2individual runs of 2-conductor 14-18-gauge

speaker wire or 1 run of 4-conductor

Unit dimensions:

6-7/8" wide x 3" high x 1-1/4" 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.

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, 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

12331 S.W. 130 Street, Miami, Florida 33186

WWW.JOBSITESYSTEMS.COM

NOTES

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