Russound Speaker System Smart Select Volume Control User Guide

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Instruction Manual  
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To other Smart  
3.2 Power and Data Connections (Refer to Figure 2)  
Select  
Figure 2  
EZB-1, 4-Way  
Connecting  
Block  
Volume  
Controls  
Smart Select  
IMPORTANT: If you are unsure of any of the installation proce-  
dures, the products should be installed by a professional custom  
installer.  
SPEAKERS  
SPEAKERS  
SPEAKERS  
SPEAKERS  
1) Make sure the amplifier or receiver is turned Off, and that the  
12 Volt power supply is not plugged in.  
4 conductor,  
22AWG 2 twisted  
pair wire with sheild  
2) Use 4 conductor, 2 twisted pair wire with shield and drain to  
make power and data connections (Russound Part No.  
AW2260AB).  
To speakers  
and connecting  
block (figure 1)  
3) Strip 1/4of insulation from the ends of the power and data  
OUTPUT INPUT  
L+ LRR+ L+ LRR–  
wire that will be connected to the SSVC.  
12V 1000mA  
power supply  
pt. No. 846XP  
4) Using butt connectors, wire nuts or other wire connectors rated  
for this application and the size and type of the wire being  
used, make connections to the SSVCs power and data wires as  
shown in Figure 2. If several volume controls will be connect-  
ed, use Russound EZB-1 and EZB-2 connecting blocks to make  
wiring easier. These connecting blocks would be additional to  
any connecting blocks used for the amplifier and speaker con-  
nections in Figure 1.  
Smart Select  
Volume Control  
NOTE: The EZB-1 and EZB-2 connecting blocks have connectors that are labeled L+, L-, R-, R+. You will need to  
make connections to the connecting block using alias names (i.e. 12v=L+, Gnd1=L, Gnd2=R, Data=R+).  
5) Connect the Smart SelectPower Interrupter to the EZB-1 connecting block as shown in Figure 2. The +V  
connection from the Smart SelectPower Interrupter should connect to the terminal of the EZB-1 which cor-  
responds to the +12V connection of the SSVC. The GND connection from the Smart Select Power Interrupter  
should connect to the terminal of the EZB-1 which corresponds to the Gnd1 connection of the SSVCs.  
6) To eliminate the risk of damaging one or more components of the Smart Selectsystem, make sure that all  
connections are correct and that no wires are shorted .  
7) Once all connections are made, install the SSVC in the junction box or plaster ring. Insert carefully to avoid  
excessive strain on the connector. Taking the time to feed the excess wire out the back of the junction box will  
help you with the final assembly. If a junction box will be used, Russound recommends you use plastic junc-  
tion boxes, if possible. This is to help ensure that the volume control does not short against the surface of a  
metal junction box during installation or removal. The junction box must also have a depth of at least 3 1/8.  
4. Ultra-MatchConfiguration Instructions  
With a few simple calculations, Russound Ultra-MatchVolume Controls eliminate the need for a speaker  
selector. By determining the impedance of the system, the correct jumper settings for the volume controls can be  
calculated to allow safe operation of your system.  
1) Determine the minimum impedance capability of the amplifier. Normally, this information can be found near  
the speaker output terminals on the back of the amplifier (look for a measurement in OHMS).  
WRITE THE AMPLIFIERS MINIMUM IMPEDANCE HERE:__________  
2) Determine the impedance of your speakers. Most speakers have this information printed on the back near the  
speaker terminals. Most speakers are 4 Ohm or 8 Ohm.  
WRITE THE SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE HERE:__________  
** If you are using speakers of different impedances, you need to determine the average or common impedance.  
For example, a pair of 4 ohm speakers can be considered 2 pairs of 8 ohm speakers.  
3) Count the number of speaker pairs you intend to connect to the amplifier.  
WRITE THE NUMBER OF SPEAKER PAIRS HERE:___________  
Now that you have determined all this information you can calculate the settings on the Ultra-MatchVolume  
Control. The Ultra-MatchVolume Controls have jumper settings on one side of the circuit board. The jumpers  
have settings for 2x, 4x, 8x. These settings are multipliers and must be set according to the number of speaker  
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pairs you connect.  
4) Calculate the system impedance:  
EXAMPLE:  
SPEAKER IMPEDANCE  
NUMBER OF SPEAKER PAIRS  
=
SYSTEM IMPEDANCE  
8SPEAKERS  
=
2SYSTEM IMPEDANCE  
4 PAIRS OF SPEAKERS  
5) Since you have determined the system impedance you can now calculate the jumper setting needed to pro-  
tect your amplifier.  
EXAMPLE:  
AMPLIFIERS MIN. IMPEDANCE (step 1)  
=
JUMPER SETTING  
SYSTEM IMPEDANCE (step 4)  
8AMPLIFIER  
=
4X JUMPER SETTING  
2SYSTEM  
NOTE: All volume controls in the system should be set to the same jumper setting.  
5. Operation Instructions  
1) Make sure the amplifier or receiver is turned Off and its volume set to minimum.  
2) Connect 12 Volt power to the Smart Select System (see Figure 2)  
NOTE: The 12 Volt power supply (Russound part No. 1201A) must be connected through the Russound Smart  
SelectPower Interrupter Module (Figure 2). You may also power the SSVC system directly from the Smart AC™  
Power Controller (See Smart ACinstruction manual).  
3) The status indicator light should be illuminated red on all volume controls connected. This means that the vol-  
ume control is currently in Mute mode, and that the speakers are disabled.  
4) Press the function control button once. The status indicator should now blink 3 times and then turn solid  
green. This means that the SSVC is now in Active mode, and that the speakers are enabled.  
5) Repeat step 4 on all remaining volume controls.  
6) Set the Smart Selectvolume to maximum (fully clockwise).  
7) Turn On the amplifier or receiver and select a music source, such as tuner or CD player.  
8) Slowly turn up the amplifier or receiver volume and set it to a comfortable (not maximum) listening level. Be  
careful not to overdrive your amplifier. If the sound becomes muddy or distorted, you have reached the limit of  
your amplifiers or receivers volume capability and should quickly reduce the volume to avoid damaging your  
speakers and/or your amplifier or receiver.  
NOTE: 12 oclock on most receivers is close to full volume.  
9) Adjust the volume of the SSVCs to the desired listening level.  
10)To turn Off your speakers, press the function control button once. The status indicator will turn red and your  
speakers will be muted again. You may also turn the volume control knob to the full counter clockwise posi-  
tion to turn Off the speakers.  
6. Smart SelectSpecial Features Operation  
In addition to On and Off control, the function control button can be used to send system-wide commands to  
turn all SSVCs On or Off.  
To mute all volume controls (All Off feature)  
1) On any SSVC, press the function control button until the status indicator light is red.  
2) Press and hold the function control button until the status indicator blinks amber.  
3) All connected SSVCs will now be in mute mode.  
To enable all volume controls (All On feature)  
1) On any SSVC, press the function control button until the status indicator light is solid green.  
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2) Press and hold the function control button until the status indicator blinks amber.  
3) All connected SSVCs will now be in Active mode.  
To turn Off Smart SelectSystem and connected source equipment (System Off feature, Smart ACPower  
Controller required)  
1) On any SSVC, press the function control button until the status indicator light is red.  
2) Press and hold the function control button until the status indicator blinks amber, and then turns red.  
3) All connected SSVCs will now be in Mute mode.  
4) Press and hold the function control button again until the status indicator blinks amber.  
5) The status indicator will no longer be illuminated.  
6) The SSVCs are now in Standby mode and the AC power to the components connected to the Smart AC™  
Power Controller is turned Off according to the settings of the Smart ACController (see Smart ACinstruc-  
tion manual).  
To turn On Smart SelectSystem and connected source equipment (System On feature Smart ACPower  
Controller required)  
1) On any SSVC, press the function control button once. The status indicator will light green.  
2) The SSVC is now in Active mode. All other SSVCs will be in Mute mode. AC Power to the components con-  
nected to the Smart ACPower Controller is turned on according to the settings on the Smart ACController  
(see Smart ACinstruction manual).  
7. Specifications  
Audio-  
Power rating / channel:  
126 watts power handling  
14 watts RMS, continuous  
Uses Ultra-Match impedance matching autoformers.  
Accepts up to 12 AWG wire.  
Attenuation: 12 steps, including Off43dB total attenuation  
2 channel stereo control  
Can be used with any combination of 4 Ohm to 8 Ohm speakers and amplifiers.  
Frequency response: 20Hz - 20kHz, +1 / -0.5 dB at rated power  
DC power-  
Input voltage: +12 VDC  
Power consumption: 80 mA, .96 watts  
Mounting-  
Fits into most 20 cubic in. Junction boxes. 1 5/8W x 2 7/8H x 2 5/8D (4.1 x 7.3 x 5.4 cm)  
Weight-  
1.1 lbs (.5 kg)  
8. Limited Warranty  
The Russound Smart SelectVolume Control is fully guaranteed for Two (2) years from the date of purchase against all  
defects in materials and workmanship. During this period Russound will replace any defective parts and correct any defect  
in workmanship without charge for either parts or labor. For this warranty to apply, the unit must be installed and used  
according to its written instructions. If service is necessary, it must be performed by Russound. The unit must be returned to  
Russound at the owners expense and with prior written permission. Accidental damage and shipping damage are not con-  
sidered defects under the terms of the warranty. Russound assumes no responsibility for defects resulting from abuse or ser-  
vicing performed by an agency or person not specifically authorized in writing by Russound. Damage to or destruction of  
components due to improper use voids the warranty. In these cases the repair will be made at the owners expense. To  
return for repairs, the unit must be shipped to Russound at the owners expense, along with a note explaining the nature of  
the service required. Be sure to pack in a corrugated container with at least 3 inches of resilient material to protect the unit  
from damage in transit.  
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