Sonance AVC100R User manual

INTRODUCTION
ThankyouforpurchasinganAmplifiedVolumeControl(AVC)product
fromSonance.Whenproperlyinstalledinasystem,theseproductswill
provide you with years of entertainment pleasure. To obtain the full
potential of your new purchase, please read all instructions before
startingtheinstallation.Ifyoudonothavethenecessaryskillstoinstall
a unit yourself, please contact your authorized Sonance dealer for
installation options. The AVC100R,AVC100SL and AVCDWP2 are UL
Listedand meetCErequirementsEN60065,EN55013,EN50082.
AVC PRODUCTS
The AVC system is a new, modular approach to amplifying and
distributing audio for residential and commercial applications.
Depending on installation requirements, your AVC system will be
madeupof thefollowing products,as shownin Figure1:
WARNING:TO PREVENTTHERISKOFFIRE OR
ELECTRICSHOCK,DONOTEXPOSETHIS
APPLIANCETORAIN ORMOISTURE.
CAUTION:RISK OFELECTRIC SHOCK -DO NOTOPEN
AVC100R
TheAVC100R isarotary-knobAmplifiedVolumeControl.Itprovides
the equivalent of 30 watts of amplification at the head end of
conventionalaudiosystemrun over100 feetof wire.Theknob action
continuously varies the volume of theinternalamplifierfromzeroto
maximum volume.The unit provides 4-conductor quick-disconnect
terminals for input, a looping output, and connection to local
speakers.TheAVC100Rfitsintoa standardsingle-gangplasterring.
AVCDWP2
TheDWP2is aDriverWallPlateforaudiodistributionof aconnected
stereo source and routing of AVC power from a connected
recommended power supply.Theunit fitsintoa standardsingle-gang
plaster ring. Three parallel four conductor outputs with quick
disconnect terminals are provided. One DWP2 may be used with up
to 100 AVC100R/SLs via standard 16/4 or 14/4 wire.The DWP2 also
provides installer-adjustable gain controls for setting the maximum
systemvolume level(seethedetailin Figure2onthenextpage).
AVC100SL
The AVC100SL is a slider-controlled AmplifiedVolume Control.It is
identical in operation and specifications to the AVC100R, except a
continuously-variableslideris providedin placeof arotary knob.
Recommended Power Supply
Any UL Listed regulated switching power supply, input rated
90-240Vac, output rated 24Vdc, 2.5A with 2.1mm mini-plug and
marked“Class2”(see specificationson page4).
AVC SYSTEM INTERCONNECTION
TheAVC systemcan beconnectedin any of thefollowing ways:
•Daisy-chain(series)wiring
•Home-run(parallel) wiring
•Anycombinationof daisy-chainand home-run wiring
StudytheexamplesinFigures2through3(onthenexttwopages)to
learnhowtointerconnect systemsusingthesewiringschemes.
NOTE: Do not connect a signal power cable to the“SPEAKER” output
connector on any AVC100R/SL.Doingso maydamagetheunit.
System Expansion
There is virtually no limit on how many AVC100R/SLs are
interconnected in a system, as long as the following conditions
aremet:
1. One(1)recommendedpowersupply+24Vdcpowersuptosix(6)
AVC100R/SLs. If additional AVC100R/SLs are required in the
installation,connectone(1)recommendedpowersupplyforeach
additionalgroupofsix(6)AVC100R/SLs(seedetailinFigure2on
page2).
2. One (1) AVCDWP2 Driver Wall Plate can drive a system of up to
100AVC100R/SLs.Beyondthat,youwillneedtodividethesystem
soit isdrivenfromtwoormoreAVCDWP2s.
Adjusting System Levels
TheAVCDWP2DriverWallPlateincludestwotrimpotsforindividual
adjustment of the system’s left and rightaudiochannels (see detail in
Figure 2 on page 2).At the factory,both trim pots have been set for
+10 dB gain on all three sets of outputs. However, the trim pots
provide an adjustment range from OFF (full CCW) to +19 dB
(full CW).
Mono Operation
Each AVC100R or AVC100SL is preset at the factory for stereo
operation.However,this can be easily changed to mono operation by
moving an internal jumper (see detail in Figure 3 on page 3).In this
mode, the blended mono signals are routed to both left and
rightoutputs.
Fuse Replacement
EachAVC100R/SL orAVCDWP2 is protected by an internal fuse (see
detail in Figure 3 on page 3).For safety concerns,only replace a fuse
withthesametype andrating.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
AVC100R/AVC100SL/AVCDWP2
AVC AUDIO DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
PN.33-1324 7.00
Patent Pending
1
AVC100SL
AVCDWP2
AVC100R
Figure 1 - AVC system products

2
Figure 2 –Exampleof anAVC systemwithdaisy-chain(series) wiring.

3
PowerSupply
DCPower
ToAC Outlet
Seedetail inFig. 2
24Vdc,2.5A
AVCDWP2(side)
AVC100R(side)
AVC100R(side)
AVC100R(side)
AVC100R(side)
AVC100R(side)
AVC100R(side)
RightSpeaker Left Speaker
RightSpeaker Left Speaker
RightSpeaker Left Speaker
RightSpeaker Left Speaker
RightSpeaker Left Speaker
RightSpeaker Left Speaker
AVC100R/SLMONO OPERATION
Fuse
Move
Jumper
m
o
n
o
Remove(2) Screws
Remove(2) Screws
AVC100R(side)
NOTE:Do notconnect toAVC100R/SL"SPEAKER"connector.
Figure 3 –Exampleof anAVC systemwithdaisy-chain(series)andhome-run(parallel)wiring.

SPECIFICATIONS
AVC100R/AVC100SL
DESCRIPTION:Local,full-bandwidth,2-channeldistributionampli-
fierwithrotary (AVC100R) orslider(AVC100SL)vol-
umecontrol;fitsstandardsingle-gangplasterring.
POWER OUTPUT:Continuously-variablefrom0to7.5 watts(rms)per
channel into anominal 8-ohmload.
FREQUENCY RESPONSE:20Hz~20kHz
INPUT CONNECTIONS:(4)Quick-Disconnects;Left,Right,GND,+24Vdc.
LOOP CONNECTIONS:(4)Quick-Disconnects;Left,Right,GND,+24Vdc.
SPEAKER CONNECTIONS:(4)Quick-Disconnects;Left+,Left–,Right+,and
Right–.Loadis4ohmsperchannel,minimum.
STEREO/MONO MODES:Selectablevia internaljumper.
FUSE:Internal; typeAGC,1A,250V.
DIMENSIONS:4-3⁄32"H X1-5⁄8"W X4-1/4" D (overall)
2-3⁄4"H X1-5⁄8"W X3-3⁄8" D (in-wall)
AVCDWP2
DESCRIPTION:Stereodriveramplifierconnects tohi-fistereo
sourceand upto100AVC100R/SLs;fitsstandard
single-gangplasterring.
INPUT CONNECTIONS:(2)color-coded,stereoRCAjacks;50 kΩinput
impedance.
OUTPUT CONNECTIONS:(3)sets of(4)Quick-Disconnects:Left,Right,GND,
and+24Vdc.
FREQUENCY RESPONSE:20Hz~20kHz
POWER CONNECTIONS:Female,2.1 mm, mini-plugconnectsto
recommended power supply.
GAIN CONTROL:(2)L/R trim potsprovide +19dBadjustmentrange.
FUSE:Internal; typeAGC,0.5A,250V.
DIMENSIONS:4-3⁄32"H X1-5⁄8"W X3-5/8" D (overall)
2-3⁄4"H X1-5⁄8"W X3-3/8" D (in-wall)
Minimum Recommended Power Supply Specifications
Description: +24Vdc,2.5A,voltage-regulatedswitchingpower
supply withshort-circuitprotection;forusewithup
to six(6)AVC100R/SLs.
CURRENT DRAW:1.5A maximumat50 wattrating
AC CONNECTIONS:110Vacmale IEC plugwithsuppliedpowercable
connects to standard110Vacoutlet.Multi-voltage
inputauto-switchesfrom110~240Vac(50~60 Hz)
for use in EuropeorAustralia.
DCCONNECTIONS:6'attachedcablewithmale,2.1 mm,mini-plugfor
connectiontoAVCDWP2.
Marked: ULListed “Class2”
Declaration of Conformity
We, Sonance
212 Avenida Fabricante
San Clemente, CA 92672
U.S.A.
declare in own responsibility, that the products described in this owner’s
manual is in compliance with technical standards:
EN 60065 : 1994
EN 55013 : 1990
EN 50082 : 1992
Sonance
San Clemente, CA U.S.A.
7/00
TECHNICALASSISTANCE
If you any have questions about the operation or installation of your Sonance AVC
system products, please call our Technical Assistance Department on any business
dayat:
[phone]or(949)492-7777; between9A.M.and5P.M.,PST
OBTAININGSERVICE
If yourproductshouldneedrepairorservice,contactyourauthorizedSonancedealer
forhelp.
WARRANTYCOVERAGE(USAONLY)
Sonanceoffersyoua one(1)yearlimited warranty oneachof yourAVCproducts.You
mustobservethefollowingconditionsinordertoreceivethisprotection:
1. Retainyourbillofsaleorlegiblefacsimile(photocopy).Ifyourunit(s)shouldever
require service,the bill of sale shall act as your proof of ownership and give the
effectivedateofyourwarranty.
2. Readthebelowwarrantythoroughly.Sonanceoffersyoucertainrightsoutlinedin
yourwarranty andrequiresspecificconditionstobemet.Youmayalsohaveother
rightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.
One-YearLimitedWarranty
Sonancewarrantstotheoriginalpurchaserfortheperiodofone(1)year,eachAVCunit
tobefreefromdefectsinmaterialandworkmanshipprovidedeachunitisoperatedin
accordancewiththeprintedinstructionsincludedwiththeunit.One(1)yearbeginson
thedateofpurchaseshownonthebillofsale(receipt).
For this warranty to be effective,thebill of sale mustalso showfromwhomeachunit
was purchased and the purchase price. In the event proof of purchase cannot be
establishedasstatedintheprevioussentence(s),warrantyshallcommenceonthedate
eachunitwasshippedfromthefactory,providedtheserialnumberoneachunithasnot
beenalteredorinanywaytamperedwith.Thiswarrantyshallapplyexclusivelytothe
original purchaser and shall not apply to purchasers who purchased units solely for
industrialorcommercialpurposes.
During the warranty period, Sonance agrees to repair or, at its discretion,
replace at nocharge componentsthatprovetobedefective,providedaunitis
returned in accordance with the shipping instructions found within the
product installation instructions/owner’s manual. This warranty does not
apply if a unit has been damaged by accident or misuse, or as a result of
serviceormodificationby unauthorizedpersonnel.
This warranty is limited to Sonance product(s) registered herein and specifically
excludesanydamagetoloudspeakersandotheralliedorassociatedequipmentwhich
mayresultforanyreasonfromusewiththisproduct.
The warranty set forth above is in lieu of all other warranties,express or implied,of
merchantability,fitnessforaparticularpurposeorotherwise.InnoeventshallSonance
be liable for incidental or consequential damages or have any liability with respect to
defectsotherthanasspecificallysetforthabove.
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