User manual RUSSOUND ALTXWIRI 2D

[. . . ] Determine the total number of 8-ohm pairs of speakers (columns on charts). Look up your correct jumper setting and set the jumpers as shown in the circuit board illustrations on the reverse side of this page. Connect the OUTPUT on each ALTx-WIRi 2D volume control to a pair of speakers. IR Receiver and Status Line Connections 4. [. . . ] Speaker wires can act as an "antenna" for electrical noise. Locating speaker wires too close to a light switch or dimmer switch may cause a "humming" or "buzzing" sound to be heard through the speakers. If you must locate the Volume Control near electrical devices, install it in a separate metal electrical box, ground the box to the electrical system ground, and route the speaker wires several feet away from the electrical wiring. Install the completed ALTx-WIRi 2D assembly in the electrical box. Insert carefully to avoid excessive strain on wire connections. Taking the time to feed excess wire out the back of the electrical box will help you with the final mounting. RUSSOUND EZB CONNECTING BLOCKS (OPTIONAL) The EZB-1 and EZB-2 connecting blocks are Russound accessories that simplify connections of multiple volume controls and speaker pairs. The EZB-1 is a neat, compact wiring device capable of connecting four volume controls to an amp's outputs. The EZB-2 expands the EZB-1 to another 4 volume controls. Multiple EZB-2's can be used to expand the system to 16 volume controls. ALTx-WIRi 2D FEATURES 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) Rotary control of volume level and speakers on/off IR receiver LED indicator for source component on/off status UltraMatchTM impedance matching Fits Standard and Decora® faceplates WIRING INSTRUCTIONS Type of Speaker Wire For most applications, we recommend you use 16 or 18 gauge, stranded copper speaker wire for the ALTx-WIRi 2D speaker connections. For wiring runs longer than 100 feet, 12 gauge wire is recommended. Using speaker wire larger than 12 gauge for ALTx-WIRi 2D Volume Controls is not recommended as the wire may not fit into the connectors. NOTE: Never use solid-core, aluminum or Romex® type wire with volume controls. When running speaker wires inside walls, most states and municipalities in the U. S. specify that you must use a special type of speaker wire. Usually, the requirement is that the wire has a specific "CL" fire rating, such as "CL-2" or "CL-3". Consult your Russound dealer, building contractor, or local building and inspection department if unsure about which type of wire is best for your application. If you need speaker wire, we recommend you order Russound AW Series wire. These speaker cables use multi-strand copper wire and high-temperature PVC jackets specially designed for snaking through the walls and for long speaker runs. Amplifier & Speaker Connections (Recommended wire use: Russound AW164CL3 (or equivalent) for runs between amp and ALTx; AW162CL3 (or equivalent) for connections between ALTx and speakers. Connect the leads from the amplifier's speaker outputs to the connector labeled INPUT on the EZB-1 connecting block. Make sure to maintain polarity (+, ­) as well as channel identification (Left, Right). CAUTION: Do not reverse the input and output connections!! [. . . ] The unit must be packed in a corrugated container with at least 3 inches of resilient material to protect the unit from damage in transit. Russound reserves the right to request proof of purchase. Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, no other warranties, whether expressed or implied, other than the express warranties stated herein, shall apply to units sold to the purchaser. Russound shall not be liable for any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose to any person other than the original purchaser and user. [. . . ]