The EVC-100 Electronic Stereo Volume Control is available in white, bone, almond and black and features a convenient wall-mounted interface and included wireless remote control. Both interfaces feature large, volume up/down/mute buttons and illuminated displays. Electronic circuitry provides equal volume increments over 12 listening levels, while overriding circuitry allows door chimes to be heard over speakers. The EVC-100 is outfitted with impedance magnification, allowing the connection of up to four controls to one amplifier. A built-in infrared sensor, when used in conjunction with any Niles IR main system unit, can transmit remote control commands back to a wide variety of system components. The Convenience Outlets and Connectors line includes a 2-gang home theater solution, two in-wall solutions for connecting up to 12 pairs of loudspeakers and a modular panel for configuring up to six of Niles Decora style outlets in one location. All are compatible with Niles wide variety of premium banana plugs and connectors. All feature sturdy construction and are backed by a limited, 10-year warranty, something dealers have come to expect from Niles for over 28 years. Features Overview: The Niles EVC-100 is a wall-mount, infrared-sensing, push button-style, stereo loudspeaker electronic volume control with muting and impedance magnifying all in a single component. It is designed to provide volume control of a loudspeaker pair (including muting and un-muting functions) and IR control of your AV system from a remote location. Universal Impedance-Magnifying Design: The universal impedance magnifying design enables the EVC-100 to act as both a stereo and an impedance-magnifying volume control. The EVC-100 has a loudspeaker impedance magnification factor of one, two or four times. Speaker Compatibility: The EVC-100 can be used with 4, 6 or 8 ohm speaker systems. Autoformers: Precision autoformers provide superior sonic performance, exceeding the audio quality of non-impedance magnifying volume controls by virtually allowing no internal power to be wasted as heat. 12-Position Control: The volume control features a 12-position adjustment range regardless of how much impedance magnification is used. Default Volume: The EVC-100's Default Volume feature guards against high-volume un-mutes. The default volume is set to 6 from the factory but can be changed to any of the 12 volume positions. Sleep Mode: The EVC-100 can be automatically set to mute itself after an elapsed period of time of 10 or 30 minutes or 1 or 2 hours. During sleep time the Power Sense LED will blink every second to indicate the mode is active. Status Detection Circuits: The EVC-100 is equipped with status detection circuits that monitor the absence of voltage for automatic mute control when a zone or system is first turned on. Isolated Grounding: The volume control features isolated left and right channel grounds to ensure safety with any amplifier you are using. UL Rated: The volume control is UL-rated so it complies with all local building codes. Override Function: The override function allows page/doorbell signals to override the music at a preset level, even with the volume turned all they way down in a mute state. Remote Control: The EVC-100 comes supplied with an IR wireless remote control that provides volume control and mute functions. Decorative Wall-plate: The unit comes supplied with a white or black decorative wall plate that is held in place by 2 screws. Speaker Selector Systems: The EVC-100 can be used with a central control speaker selector unit. It is recommended you use a selector box that has a defeatable protection circuit to avoid volume loss such as the Niles HPS4, HPS6, SS-4 or SS-6. IR Repeater System Compatibility: The EVC-100 is compatible with all Niles infrared systems. It can be used along with, or as an alternative to the Nile TS100, WS100, MS100, MS200, and CS100 IR sensors. Installation Considerations Junction Boxes: The mounting depth of the EVC-100 is 2-9/16". When installed, the unit extends 2-1/16" behind the sheetrock (assuming 1/2" sheetrock). For installation, you must use a standard 18 cubic inch or larger junction box. Speaker Wire: The EVC-100 will accept stranded copper wire up to 14-gauge. Larger (lower gauge) wire is not recommended, as it will not fit into the connectors. Solid-core, aluminum, or "Romex" wire is not recommended. Most states require in-wall speaker wire to have a specific "CL" fire rating. 16-guage speaker wire can be used for runs less than 80 feet while 14-guage wire is recommended for wire runs over 80 feet. Power/Control Wire: The EVC-100 requires a CAT-5 data cable to receive 12 Vdc Power and Override, Status, IR In, and IR Out control signals at its RJ45 connector. For best results, use a high-quality, shielded data cable for this connection. Mounting Location: You can install the EVC-100 in just about any location where in-wall space exists, though it should not be installed into a junction box with 110 volt devices, such as light switches or dimmers. Speaker wire can act as an antenna for electrical noise, and locating speaker wire too close to a light switch or dimmer may cause the speakers to emit a popping or buzzing sound. Magnification Settings: Magnification settings will vary depending on your Amplifier's minimum ohm load and the number of speakers in your setup. Connections/Controls Controls: The EVC-100 features the following controls feature the following controls. * Volume Up Button * Volume Down Button * Mute Button * IR Eye for supplied wireless remote control Connections: The EVC-100 is equipped with the following connections. * Impedance Jumpers: two impedance jumpers to allow for correct impedance setting * Speaker Connections: 1 pair of speaker output connections (L+, L-, R+, R-) to run speaker wire from the volume control to your speakers * Amplifier Connections: 1 pair of speaker input connections (L+, L-, R+, R-) to run speaker wire from your amplifier to the volume control * RJ45 Jack: for use with CAT-5 data cable to supply power and provide override, status IR in and IR out functions. Specifications: * Audio Power Handling: 100 watts per channel RMS * Frequency Response: 20 to 20,000 Hz (+/- 0.5 dB @ 8 ohms) * Total Harmonic Distortion: <1.0% * Impedance Settings: 1x, 2x, or 4x Jumpers * Minimum Speaker Load: 4 ohms * Dynamic Range: 49 dB (maximum to minimum audible) * Override Current Draw: 0.75mA (logic only) * Status Current Draw: 25 mA * Maximum Current Draw: 40 mA * Operating Voltage: 12 Vdc * Sense Voltage: 9 to 12 Vdc * Override Voltage: 9 to 12 Vdc Dimensions: * Volume Control: W = 1.709", H = 4.065", D = 2.855" * Cover Plate: W = 2.748", H = 4.491", D = 0.211" For further information, need any products from Niles, Trade pricing or to discuss a system plan, design or installation, please call 0845 642 2434 Trade Enquires Welcome Price £196.00 ex VAT
