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		 I N S T A L L A T I O N & O P E R A T I O N G U I D E   
					TVA50   
					STEREO AMPLIFIER/ AUTOMATED SWITCHER   
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					11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manu-   
					facture.   
					12. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storm or when   
					unused for long periods of time.   
					13. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing   
					is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any   
					way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid   
					has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus,   
					the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does   
					not operate normally, or has been dropped.   
					14. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, this   
					apparatus should not be exposed to rain or moisture and   
					objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should not be   
					placed on this apparatus.   
					15. To completely disconnect this equipment from the main,   
					disconnect the power supply cord plug from the receptacle.   
					The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within   
					an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user   
					CAUTION   
					to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage   
					within the product’s enclosure that may be of   
					CAUTION: TO REDUCE   
					sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric   
					THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL   
					shock to persons.   
					SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE   
					The exclamation point within an equivalent   
					triangle is intended to alert the user to the   
					presence of important operating and maintenance   
					(servicing) instructions in the literature accompany-   
					ing the appliance.   
					COVER. NO USER-SERVICE-   
					ABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER   
					SERVICING TO QUALIFIED   
					SERVICE PERSONNEL.   
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					INTRODUCTION   
					A common challenge in designing whole-house audio/video   
					distribution systems is allowing a local source, such as audio   
					from a bedroom TV, to play through the main system speakers   
					in that room. The TVA50 is the perfect solution. When   
					activated, by either current sensing or a voltage trigger the   
					TVA50 interrupts the main system’s speaker level signal, and   
					switches to the local source. When the device (TV) is turned   
					OFF, the speakers are switched back to the main system’s   
					audio program.   
					The TVA50 delivers the quality of audio amplification needed   
					to match the high performance amplifiers used in whole-house   
					systems. The TVA50 is also the perfect companion for added   
					flexibility in whole-house systems using Niles SI Series Multi-   
					Channel Amplifiers, or ZR Series Multi-Zone Receivers.   
					Whatever the application, switching to a local TV, computer,   
					portable CD or MP3 player, the TVA50 is the clear choice of   
					professional installers who need solid, reliable performance   
					from an automated switching amplifier.   
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					FEATURES AND BENEFITS   
					• Compact Size - Allows installation on cabinet shelves, side   
					walls or back panels.   
					• RCA Line In Jacks - Two gold plated RCA jacks for line level   
					audio input from local device.   
					• 4 Pin Screwless Speaker Connectors   
					• Efficient Digital Technology - TVA50 incorporates digital   
					amplifier technology to deliver high output from a small   
					footprint.   
					• Current Sense - The current sensing circuit provides reliable   
					switching between the whole house and the local source.   
					• Trigger In - The presence of 3-30VAC/DC at the TRIGGER IN   
					terminal switches the TVA50 to the local source.   
					• 12VDC Trigger Out - Any time the TVA50 is switched to local   
					source, a 12VDC 200mA trigger voltage is emitted and can   
					be used to control other devices.   
					• Volume Control - Adjusts the TVA50 amplifier output level.   
					• Multiple Speaker Pairs - The TVA50 allows automated switch-   
					ing of either one or two pairs of speakers.   
					• 4 ohm Capability - The TVA50 is designed to remain stable   
					with a 4 ohm load.   
					• DC, Short Circuit and Overload Protection - An automatic   
					protection circuit safeguards TVA50.   
					• 2 Year Warranty - Two year parts and labor warranty.   
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					TVA50 PARTS GUIDE   
					1. AC IN – Removable three-prong IEC compatible power cord.   
					2. Current Sensing AC Outlet – TVA50 will activate and switch   
					inputs when it senses a current draw from a connected   
					device.   
					3. Voltage Trigger IN – 3.5mm mini-phone jack. TVA50 will acti-   
					vate and switch inputs when 3-30 volts AC or DC is present.   
					4. 12V Trigger OUT – 3.5mm mini-phone jack. 12VDC 200mA   
					control output for automated control of lifts, screens, drapes,   
					etc.   
					5. Audio Line IN – Gold plated RCA type connectors. Local   
					source input. TVA50 switches to this input in either current   
					sense or 12V Trigger IN modes.   
					6. Volume Control – Adjusts TVA50 amplifier output level.   
					7. Speaker A Input/Output – Four-pin speaker connector plugs.   
					Screwless and removable for easy installation.   
					8. Speaker B Input/Output – Four-pin speaker connector plugs.   
					Screwless and removable for easy installation.   
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					Figure 2   
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					To Current Sensing Outlet   
					TVA-50   
					TV - Power   
					Cord   
					To Unswitched   
					Outlet   
					Right/Left   
					TV Variable   
					Line Out   
					To Speaker   
					(A) Input   
					Speaker   
					(A) Out   
					TV - Local Room   
					Right   
					Left   
					Right   
					Left   
					Speaker (A)   
					Whole House Receiver   
					Figure 3   
					TV current sense with one speaker pair   
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					To Current Sensing Outlet   
					TVA-50   
					TV - Power   
					Cord   
					To Unswitched   
					Outlet   
					Right/Left   
					TV Variable   
					Line Out   
					Speaker (B) Out   
					Right   
					TV - Local Room   
					Right   
					Left   
					Speaker (A) Out   
					Left   
					Right   
					Left   
					To Speaker   
					(A) Input   
					Speaker (B)   
					Right   
					Left   
					To Speaker (B) Input   
					Speaker (A)   
					Whole House Receiver   
					Figure 4   
					TV current sense with two pair of 8 ohm speakers   
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					TV - Power   
					Cord   
					To Current Sensing Outlet   
					TVA-50   
					To Unswitched   
					Outlet   
					12VDC Trigger   
					out to TV lift   
					12VDC   
					Niles IR   
					Flasher   
					Right/Left   
					TV Variable   
					Line Out   
					Speaker (A) Out   
					To Speaker (A) Input   
					TV - Local Room   
					Right   
					Left   
					Right   
					Left   
					Niles MSU480   
					Speaker (A)   
					Whole House Receiver   
					IR Remote   
					Figure 5   
					TV current sense with one speaker pair and a TV lift   
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					5-7/16"   
					4-15/16"   
					Figure 6:   
					Bottom of the unit with measurements for wall mounting   
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					INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS   
					“TECH TIP”   
					Location   
					The TVA50 should be installed near the device to be switched,   
					ideally within 15 feet, to avoid signal loss and degradation over   
					long runs of wire. Access to the speaker wires, from the whole-   
					house system and to the local speakers, is also necessary.   
					Installation on a cabinet shelf, sidewall or back panel are   
					all acceptable.   
					Wire size is expressed   
					by it’s AWG (American   
					Wire Gauge) number.   
					The lower the AWG   
					number, the larger the   
					wire, i.e., 20 AWG wire   
					is physically larger than   
					22 AWG.   
					Type of Speaker Wire   
					We recommend 16-gauge stranded copper speaker wire for   
					most connections, and 14-gauge wire for runs longer than 80’.   
					Don’t use wire larger than 14-gauge, because larger wire may   
					not fit into the connectors.   
					Type of Audio Cable   
					Shielded stereo audio cables with quality gold-plated connec-   
					tors are recommended. Use low capacitance cables for runs   
					that exceed 15’ to minimize signal loss. Wire runs greater than   
					50’ are recommended only with cable that has been specifical-   
					ly designed for such applications. Contact your cable manufac-   
					turer for a specific cable recommendation when wire runs   
					exceed 50’.   
					Power Requirement   
					Power the TVA50 with an unswitched AC 120V, 60Hz outlet.   
					There is no power ON/OFF switch. The unit will automatically   
					activate when a switching condition (current sense or 12V   
					Trigger IN) is detected.   
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					Speakers   
					The TVA50 will remain stable when driving a 4 ohm load. If only   
					one pair of speakers is being driven, 4, 6 or 8 ohm   
					speakers systems can be used. If switching two pairs, 8 ohm   
					speakers must be used.   
					Fixed/Variable Line Level Outputs   
					To control the TV volume through the speakers, the variable   
					output on the TV must be connected to the TVA50 Line IN.   
					Using Volume Controls   
					Depending on your installation in-wall volume controls may be   
					used to control the speaker level. Connect the in-wall volume   
					control to the TVA50 speaker output. This requires use of the   
					fixed output on the TV. In this application, volume for all   
					sources is controlled with the in-wall volume control.   
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					INSTALLATION   
					Preparing for Installation   
					1. Figure 3 shows a typical application for switching one pair   
					of speakers to a local source using current sensing. Refer to   
					the other system applications for switching multiple speak-   
					er pairs, and use of the Trigger IN/OUT. If your application   
					is different from those diagrams, use appropriate system   
					design software or draw it out on paper. Make note of all   
					parts and components needed for installation, TVA50,   
					speakers, wire, etc.   
					2. Once the system has been designed, test the system design   
					prior to installation to assure performance and eliminate   
					time wasted running around shopping for parts not speci-   
					fied or missing.   
					3. Run all necessary wiring to the TVA50, local source, and   
					speakers. Label the wires for future reference.   
					Adjusting Current Sensitivity   
					The current sensing capability of the TVA50 is adjustable via   
					a recessed screw located on the bottom of the unit (Figure 6).   
					This allows for the adjustment of the current sensing   
					outlet based on the amount of current draw from the local   
					source component.   
					1. Plug the power cord of the local source component (i.e. TV)   
					into the current sensing outlet of the TVA50.   
					2. Turn the local source component on.   
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					3. Gradually turn the sensitivity adjustment screw located on   
					the bottom of the TVA50 (Figure 6) until you hear the inter-   
					nal relay of TVA50 switch. This is indicated by a clicking   
					sound inside the unit. The Power/Active LED on the front   
					panel of the TVA50 (Figure 7) provides a visual indication of   
					the local switching. When the TVA50 switches to the local   
					input the Power/Active LED will change from red to green.   
					4. Cycle the power of the local source component on and off.   
					Adjust the sensitivity setting of the TVA50 until the internal   
					relay switches reliably.   
					NOTE: The TVA50 may be set to operate continuously by turning   
					the sensitivity screw fully counterclockwise. This will bypass the   
					internal sensing mechanism.   
					Figure 7:   
					TVA50 Power/Active LED   
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					Installation   
					Caution: Turn the power OFF to all components in the system   
					to prevent accidental shorting or electrical shock.   
					Mounting the TVA50   
					When possible, the TVA50 should be installed near the device   
					to be switched. An unswitched 120VAC outlet is required to   
					power the TVA50. (Unit should remain unplugged during   
					installation.) Care should be taken to provide adequate space   
					for access and connections.   
					Horizontal (Shelf) Mount.   
					Install the supplied self adhesive rubber feet to the bottom of   
					the TVA50. The unit can be placed on top of a shelf in a wall   
					unit or equipment cabinet. Nothing should be placed on top of   
					the unit.   
					Vertical (Wall) Mounting.   
					The unit can also be attached to the side wall or back panel of   
					a wall unit or equipment cabinet using the keyholes on the   
					back of the TVA50.   
					1. Using a level and tape measure, install four drywall screws   
					according to the measurements shown in Figure 6.   
					2. Align the keyholes on the back of the TVA50 with the   
					mounting screws and slide the unit down until it locks.   
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					Connect Whole-House System   
					1. Locate the 4 pin speaker connector plug for SPEAKER A IN   
					(and remove if plugged in).   
					2. Strip 1/4" of insulation from the end of each wire for   
					SPEAKER A IN, coming from the speaker level output of the   
					whole-house system amplifier. Tightly twist the end of each   
					wire until no frayed ends remain.   
					3. Use a small flathead screwdriver or your thumbnail to raise   
					the locking tabs, exposing the holes on the removable con-   
					nector plug.   
					4. Insert each wire into the appropriate hole on the remov-   
					able connector plug, and snap the locking tab down.   
					NOTE 1: If switching two speaker pairs, (Figure 4), repeat steps   
					1-4 above for SPEAKER B IN.   
					NOTE 2: Maintain proper polarity. Connect the positive terminals   
					on the TVA50 to the positive terminals on the whole-house ampli-   
					fier. Connect the negative terminals on the TVA50 to the negative   
					terminals on the whole-house amplifier. To help you avoid improp-   
					er phasing, the connector plug is keyed. Insert the smooth side of   
					the connector plug into the smooth side of the socket. Don’t force   
					the scalloped side of the connector plug into the smooth side of   
					the socket.   
					Connect Speakers   
					1. Locate the 4 pin speaker connector plug for SPEAKER A   
					OUT (and remove if plugged in).   
					2. Strip 1/4" of insulation from the end of each wire   
					for SPEAKER A OUT, that will connect to the local room   
					speakers. Tightly twist the end of each wire until no frayed   
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					3. Use a small flathead screwdriver or your thumbnail to raise   
					the locking tabs, exposing the holes on the removable con-   
					nector plug.   
					4. Insert each wire into the appropriate hole on the remov-   
					able connector plug, and snap the locking tab down.   
					NOTE 1: If switching two speaker pairs, repeat steps 1-4 above   
					for SPEAKER B OUT. When switching two pairs, 8 ohm speakers   
					must be used.   
					Connect Local Source   
					A common application for the TVA50 is to be able to switch   
					the speakers used in a whole-house audio system to a TV in a   
					local room. In order to be able to adjust the volume when   
					switched to a local TV, it is necessary to use the variable line   
					level output of the TV when connecting to the TVA50. Doing   
					so will allow the user to adjust the volume using the TV’s   
					remote control, as if the TV speakers were being used.   
					1. Connect the variable line level output of the TV to the RCA   
					type Line IN jacks on the TVA50.   
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					NOTE: Some TVs have separate fixed (non-adjustable) and   
					variable line outs. Some need to be switched using   
					the TV’s on-screen menu. Refer to the TV manual for   
					additional information.   
					Source Switching   
					The TVA50 has two switching modes. Current Sensing and AC   
					or DC voltage trigger. In current sense mode, the TV power   
					cord gets plugged into the Current Sensing AC outlet on the   
					TVA50. When the TV is turned ON, the TVA50 can detect an   
					increase in current draw and will switch to the stereo Line IN.   
					The TVA50 will also switch to Line IN when 3-30VAC/DC is   
					applied to the Trigger IN.   
					Current Sensing   
					Plug the AC power cord of the TV into the Current Sensing AC   
					outlet on the TVA50.   
					Volume Calibration   
					The volume control on the TVA50 adjusts the amplifier output   
					level when switched to the local device, (Line IN). Turning the   
					volume control clockwise will increase volume, turning coun-   
					terclockwise will reduce volume.   
					NOTE: The internal speakers of the TV should be switched off   
					before proceeding. Refer to the owner’s manual for your TV for   
					instructions.   
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					BEFORE PROCEEDING SET THE VOLUME CONTROL   
					ON THE TVA50 TO THE MINIMUM POSITION (FULLY   
					COUNTERCLOCKWISE).   
					1. Play a source (CD, Tuner) on the whole-house system. Set   
					the volume to a normal listening level.   
					2. Turn the TV on. The TVA50 will sense the TV power, activate   
					and switch to the local source (TV).   
					3. Using the remote control for the TV or the volume control   
					on the TV, turn the volume on the TV all the way up. (Use   
					the on-screen volume bar or numeric display for reference).   
					4. Slowly turn the volume control on the TVA50 clockwise, until   
					the audio from the TV is coming out of the speakers at the   
					loudest level that will ever be used. (If the sound is distorted,   
					reduce TV volume.) This will be the maximum level the TV   
					will play through the TVA50 and speakers.   
					5. Reduce TV volume to a normal listening level.   
					6. Turn the TV off. The system should switch back to the whole-   
					house system. Properly tuned, the speaker level from the   
					whole-house system and TV should be about the same at a   
					normal listening level.   
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					NOTE: The speaker level, when switched from the whole-house   
					system to the TV will not always be the same. If the whole-house   
					system was set to CD with the volume turned up and the TV gets   
					turned on to it’s normal listening level, the speaker level might   
					drop when the system switches to TV. This is normal performance   
					and the user can adjust whole-house speaker level and TV speaker   
					level as needed depending upon the source selected and the users   
					preference.   
					Using In-Wall Volume Controls   
					In a whole-house audio distribution system, an in-wall volume   
					control, such as the Niles VCS100R or MVC100R, can be used   
					to adjust the speaker level in a given room. There are two   
					options for using volume controls with the TVA50. Both of   
					these examples assume use of a multi-channel audio distribu-   
					tion amplifier such as the Niles SI-1260.   
					Example1: In-Wall Volume Control With a Variable   
					Output Device   
					When switching to a variable output device such as a TV with   
					the TVA50, the volume control for the whole-house system   
					should be installed between the whole-house amplifier and   
					the TVA50. In whole-house mode, the TVA50 will pass the   
					speaker level output of the whole-house system straight   
					through to the speakers. A volume control, installed between   
					the whole-house system and the TVA50, provides speaker level   
					control of the whole-house sources. (CD, Tuner, etc). When   
					switched to TV, speaker level can be controlled using the TV   
					remote control volume commands or the volume Up/Down   
					controls on the front of the TV.   
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					Example 2: In-Wall Volume Control With a Fixed   
					Output Device   
					In some applications, it may be desirable to control speaker   
					level of both the whole-house sources and the TV, or perhaps a   
					local CD or DVD player that might not have a variable output,   
					with the in-wall volume control. In this application, the vol-   
					ume control would be connected to the output (SPEAKER   
					OUT) of the TVA50 and the fixed line level output of the TV or   
					local device would be used.   
					NOTE: If driving speakers and using volume controls on both   
					SPEAKER OUT A and B, minimum acceptable impedance is 4   
					ohms. Be sure to check speaker specifications and impedance   
					magnifying settings on the volume controls to assure proper per-   
					formance. Exceeding this load will cause the TVA50 to go into pro-   
					tection and shut down.   
					12V Trigger Out   
					The TVA50 has a 12VDC 200mA Trigger OUT that will be acti-   
					vated in the current sense mode or when 3-30V AC/DC is   
					detected on the Trigger IN terminal. This Trigger OUT voltage   
					can be used to control 12VDC controlled devices such as   
					drapes, screens and TV lifts.   
					12V Trigger Out and a TV lift   
					In certain exotic applications, it is desirable to keep all compo-   
					nents hidden from sight when not in use. A TV mounted in a   
					lift cabinet is a perfect example. When not in use, the TV is   
					hidden away in an attractive furniture quality cabinet. A   
					motorized lift mechanism will raise the TV up out of the cabi-   
					net for use when activated by voltage, IR or RF commands.   
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					Integrating a Niles IR repeater system with a TV plugged   
					into the current sensed outlet of a TVA50, and a 12VDC   
					controlled lift mechanism, provides an inexpensive, yet   
					elegant solution to system automation. (Figure 5) When the   
					system is in whole-house mode, music from the main system   
					plays through the in-wall speakers in a room. The TV is hidden   
					away in the lift cabinet. With a Niles MS100 Microsensor™   
					inconspicuously mounted in the lift cabinet, and properly   
					configured for control of the TV hidden inside, the TV power   
					ON command from an IR remote control, will turn the TV on.   
					The TVA50 current sensing outlet will detect the change in   
					current draw, switch the local room speakers to TV and send a   
					12VDC Trigger OUT to the lift and automatically raise the TV   
					out of the cabinet...all from just the ON command for the TV!   
					Turn the TV OFF, the TVA50 current sensed outlet detects the   
					change, switches the speakers back to the whole-house system   
					and cuts the 12VDC Trigger OUT causing the lift to lower the   
					TV back into the cabinet.   
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					Are the speakers connected to the   
					TVA50?   
					TROUBLESHOOTING   
					TVA50 will not power up   
					Are the 4 pin speaker connector plugs   
					(IN/OUT; A/B) properly seated?   
					Is TVA50 plugged in to an unswitched   
					outlet?   
					Is the speaker wire properly stripped?   
					Are the lock tabs snapped down?   
					Is the POWER/ACTIVE LED Red?   
					120VAC measured from outlet with   
					voltmeter?   
					Is the whole-house audio source ON   
					and playing?   
					Try another unswitched outlet.   
					Is the volume up on the whole-house   
					system?   
					TVA50 will not activate (Current   
					Sense Mode)   
					Is the TV plugged in to the sensed out-   
					let on the TVA50?   
					If using an in-wall volume control, is it   
					turned up?   
					Is the TV turned ON?   
					No audio output A pair/B pair   
					(local/switched mode)   
					TVA50 will not activate (12V Trigger   
					Mode)   
					Is the POWER/ACTIVE LED on the   
					TVA50 Green?   
					Is the voltage on the TRIGGER IN ter-   
					minal 3-30 VAC/DC?   
					Is the TV/source line out connected to   
					the LINE IN on the TVA50?   
					Is polarity of 3.5mm miniplug correct?   
					(tip=+12VDC; sleeve=ground. DC   
					only. Polarity non-critical for AC   
					voltage trigger.)   
					Is the volume up on the TV?   
					Is the volume control on the TVA50   
					properly adjusted?   
					No audio output A pair/B pair   
					(whole-house/nonswitched mode)   
					Is the POWER/ACTIVE LED Red?   
					Audio level in local/switched mode   
					too high/low   
					See "Volume Control" section, page 15.   
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					SPECIFICATIONS   
					Trigger voltage: IN: 3-30VAC/DC   
					Power: 50 watts per channel RMS into   
					4/8 ohms.   
					Trigger voltage OUT: 12VDC/200mA   
					AC requirement: 120V – 60Hz   
					Input sensitivity: 500mV @ full output   
					Dimensions: 2-1/4"H x 8"W x 7-1/2"D   
					Weight: 3-1/2" lbs   
					S/N Ratio: >94dB   
					THD:   
					.05% at rated power.   
					Mounting: Horizontal or vertical mount-   
					ing. Keyholes in back panel for vertical   
					mount.   
					Connectors:   
					CONTENTS   
					12V Trigger IN/OUT: 3.5mm mini   
					phone jack.   
					TVA50   
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					LINE IN: Gold plated RCA   
					IEC three prong AC power cord   
					Screwless connectors   
					Self adhesive rubber feet   
					SPEAKER (All): Screwless 4 pin plug-in.   
					AC IN: IEC type three prong.   
					Current Sensing Outlet   
					Wire requirements: 14-16 gauge two-con-   
					ductor speaker wire for all speaker level   
					connections.   
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