User manual RUSSOUND AB-1.2-2.2

[. . . ] Strip about 1/4" of insulation from the ends of all wires to be connected to the unit. If necessary, twist the exposed strands to insure that no loose strands exist. Refer to the three connection diagrams on the reverse side for connection configurations. [. . . ] Damage to or destruction of components due to excessive power voids the warranty. To return for repairs, the unit must be shipped to Russound at the owner's 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. Before returning a unit for repair, call Russound at (603) 659-5170 for a Return Authorization number. Write the RA number on the shipping label and ship to: Russound, ATTN: Service, 5 Forbes Road, Newmarket NH 03857. Russound sells product 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 Russound shall void the warranty on the applicable product. AB-1. 2 AB-2. 2 Dual Source Selector Switch Instruction Manual Product Overview The AB-1. 2 and AB-2. 2 are dual-source selector switches that allow a single pair of speakers to be driven by either of two amplifiers or allow a single amplifier to drive either of two pair of speakers. Specifications AB-1. 2 Dimensions: Weight: Connections: 1"W x 2. 75"H x 1. 75"D (25. 5 x 70 x 44. 5 mm) 6 oz. Accepts up to 14 gauge wire AMP A INPUT The AB-1. 2 and AB-2. 2 are well-suited for situations where a local source such as a TV or amp shares a pair of speakers with the whole-house sound distribution system. The AB-1. 2 and AB-2. 2 can also be used in settings where one system powers two pair of speakers, each pair located in a different area. The AB-1. 2 is a single-gang in-wall unit and the AB-2. 2 is a tabletop unit. Each unit has a push-on, push-off button to switch between dual amplifiers or dual speaker pairs. ATTENUATOR OUT SPEAKER OUT RUSSOUND INC AB-1. 2 AMP B INPUT AB-1. 2 AB-2. 2 Dimensions: Weight: Connections: 5. 5"W x 2. 875"H x 3"D (140 x 73. 5 x 76. 5 mm) 1 lb. Newmarket, NH 03857, USA Tel 603. 659. 5170 · Fax 603. 659. 5388 AMP A e-mail: tech@russound. com L+ L­ R­ R+ L+ AMP B L­ SPEAKERS L+ L­ R­ R+ R­ R+ Newmarket, NH U. S. A DESIGNED IN USA MADE IN CHINA AB-2. 2 28-0032 Rev. 2 Figure 1 Speakers To connect two amp/receivers and one pair of speakers: 1. [. . . ] Connect the wires from the multi-zone amplifier speaker output (for the desired zone) to the input connection on the ALTx. Then run wires from the ALTx output to the AMP B input on the AB-2. 2, keeping channel and polarity terminations consistent. Speaker Cable 4. Connect the local speaker pair to the speaker connection on the AB-2. 2, keeping channel and polarity terminations consistent. L+ INPUT LR- R+ Local Speakers 3 4 DPA-4. 8 Multi-zone Distribution Amp DPA-4. 8 [. . . ]