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ALTx-2/2D

 

Volume Control

Installation Manual

Summary of Contents for ALTX-2

Page 1: ...ALTx 2 2D Volume Control Installation Manual ...

Page 2: ...Sources The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type 8 described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance Grounding or Polarization Precaution should be taken so that the grounding or polarization 9 means of an appliance is not defeated Object and Liquid Entry Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not 10 spilled into the enclosu...

Page 3: ...an UltraMatch control Considerations Amplifier power rating Make sure the amplifier has 20 watts per channel for each pair of speakers to be connected How many ALTx 2s An UltraMatch volume control should be used for each pair of speakers however up to 2 pairs of speakers can be used on each control Speaker rating A minimum 4 ohm speaker load can be connected to the Output of each UltraMatch volume...

Page 4: ... matching chart below that matches the amplifier s minimum impedance If the amplifier is 6 ohm stable use the 8 ohm chart Appropriate row and column Cross reference the total number of 4 ohm pairs of speakers rows on charts with the total number of 8 ohm pairs of speakers columns on charts to find the jumper setting 1X 2X etc 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 1X 2X 4X 4X 8X 8X 8X 8X 1 2X 4X 4X 8X 8X 8X 8X 2 4X ...

Page 5: ...ine with the same value label This is duplicated for both sets of jumper pins left and right channel Place the jumper sleeves over the appropriate pins based on the previously calculated jumper settings Once the jumpers are set the ALTx 2 can be wired and installed 8X 4X 1X 2X 4X 8X 1X 2X 8X 4X 1X 2X 4X 8X 1X 2X 1X 8X 4X 1X 2X 4X 8X 1X 2X 8X 4X 1X 2X 4X 8X 1X 2X 8X 4X 1X 2X 4X 8X 1X 2X 8X 4X 1X 2X...

Page 6: ... to be heard through the speakers If it is necessary to 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 EZB Connecting Blocks The EZB 1SC and EZB 2SC connecting blocks are Russound accessories that simplify connections of multiple v...

Page 7: ...ing the time to feed the excess wire out the back of the junction box will help you with the final assembly Operation Turn the amplifier receiver OFF and set its volume to minimum 1 Set all the ALTx 2 volume controls to maximum fully clockwise 2 Turn on the amp receiver and select a music source e g tuner or CD player 3 Slowly turn up the amplifier receiver volume to the maximum desired listening ...

Page 8: ...SPEAKERS SPEAKERS SPEAKERS SPEAKERS RUSSOUND INPUT EXPANSION SPEAKER SPEAKER SPEAKER SPEAKER RUSSOUND 5 287387 5 I O Speakers positive lead negative lead ALTx 2 2D side view EZB 1SC connecting block Amplifier Speaker cable Speaker cable Speaker cable INSTALLATION EXAMPLE ...

Page 9: ...r impedance 4 ohms Impedance matching type Autoformer based Quick connect terminals 4 pole screw down accepts up to 12 gauge cable Attenuation 12 steps including Off total attenuation 48 dB Frequency response 20Hz 20kHz 1 0 0 5 dB at rated power Mounting Standard 22 cu in single gang junction box Dimensions 1 625 W x 2 675 H x 2 5 D 41 x 73 x 63 mm Weight 1 lb 453g ...

Page 10: ...cts only through authorized Dealers and Distributors to ensure that customers obtain proper support and service Any Russound product purchased from an unauthorized dealer or other source including retailers mail order sellers and online sellers will not be honored or serviced under existing Russound warranty policy Any sale of products by an unauthorized source or other manner not authorized by Ru...

Page 11: ...11 Russound ALTx 2 Installation Manual Rev 2 NOTES ...

Page 12: ...m 28 0052 Rev 2 04 29 10 2010 Russound All rights reserved All trademarks are the property of their respective owners Specifications are subject to change without notice Russound is not responsible for typographical errors or omissions ALTx 2 2D Volume Control Installation Manual ...

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