INSTALLATION & USER GUIDE
For Powering Television
Sound Through Distributed
Audio Speakers
AB50-X2
STEREO AMPLIFIER / AUTOMATED SWITCHER
FEATURES
I Compact stereo amplifier with 50 watts per channel
I Automatically switches between either one or two pairs of speakers
I Stable into low impedance loads (4 ohms)
I CE, CSA E65 UL6500 approved
Installation friendly design:
I 12V DC control output
I Output gain control
I 3V - 30V AC/DC voltage-trigger
I Current sensing circuit
I Automatic protection circuit
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
a) AC IN – Removable three-prong IEC compatible power cord.
b) Current Sensing AC Outlet – AB50-X2 will activate and switch inputs when it senses a current draw from a
connected device.
c) Voltage Trigger IN – 3.5mm mini-phone jack. AB50-X2 will activate and switch inputs when 3-30 volts AC or
DC is present.
d) 12V Trigger OUT – 3.5mm mini-phone jack. 12V DC 200mA control output for automated control of lifts,
screens, drapes, etc.
e) Audio Line IN – Gold plated RCA type connectors. Local source input. AB50-X2 switches to this input in
either current sense or 12V Trigger IN modes.
f) Volume Control – Adjusts AB50-X2 amplifier output level.
g) Speaker A Input/Output – Four-pin speaker connector plugs snap and lock for easy installation.
h) Speaker B Input/Output – Four-pin speaker connector plugs snap and lock for easy installation.
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a
Figure 1
AB50-X2
DUAL INPUT
2 CHANNEL AMPLIFIER
INPUT
L
OUT SPEAKER A IN
OUT SPEAKER B IN
LEVEL
TRIGGERS
R
3-30V AC/DC
INPUT
12VDC/
OUTPUT
Figure 2
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e
c
f
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d
h
PACKAGE CONTENTS
I No.2 Phillips screwdriver
I Wire stripper
I AB50-X2 x 1
I Wire labels
I Removable AC power cord x 1
I Snap and lock removable speaker connectors x 4
I Self adhesive rubber feet x 4
INSTALLATION
1. Select an appropriate location for the AB50-X2.
2. Run all necessary wiring to the AB50-X2. Label the
wires for future reference.
PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION
The local TV cables, Multizone Receiver cables and
Speaker cables must reach the proposed location of
the AB50-X2. Mark the cables with Wire labels,
describing where the cables originate from, rather
than where they will terminate. Locate a local un-
switched AC outlet to be used to power the AB50-X2.
3. Strip 1/4" of insulation from the end of each wire.
Tightly twist the end of each wire until no frayed
ends remain.
4. Locate the Snap and Lock connectors and remove
them if they are plugged in.
Tools Required
5. Use a small flathead screwdriver or your thumb to
raise the locking tabs, exposing the holes on the
connector.
I 1/8" Slotted screwdriver
I 1/4" Slotted screwdriver
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6. Insert each wire into the appropriate hole and
snap down the locking tabs.
13. Mount AB50-X2 to determined location.
See figure 3.
7. Insert the smooth side of the connector plug into
the smooth side of the AB50-X2 socket.
See Installation diagram on page 6.
Figure 3
8. Connect the variable line level output of the TV to
the RCA terminals labeled INPUT.
9. Connect the TV power cord to the terminal
labeled CURRENT SENSING AC OUTLET.
10. Connect the Multizone Receiver wires to the
terminal labeled SPEAKER A IN.
11. Connect the Speaker wires to the terminal
labeled SPEAKER A OUT.
12. Plug the AB50-X2 power cord into the un-
switched AC outlet and adjust the current
sensing, using the sensitivity adjustment screw
located on the bottom of the unit.
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INSTALLATION DIAGRAM
TROUBLESHOOTING
AB50-X2 will not power up
Check to see that the AB50-X2 is plugged into an
unswitched outlet.
Check to see that the POWER/ACTIVE LED is lit.
AB50-X2 will not activate (Current Sense Mode)
AB50-X2
Make sure that the TV is plugged into the sensed
outlet on the AB50-X2. May need to adjust sensitivity.
To Current Sensing Outlet
TV-Power
Cord
AB50-X2 will not activate (12V Trigger Mode)
Measure the voltage on the TRIGGER IN terminal.
The voltage must be 3-30 VAC/DC to activate the
AB50-X2.
AB50-X2
Right/
Left
TV Variable
Line Out
Check the polarity of 3.5mm mini-plug correct.
(Tip=+12VDC; Sleeve=ground. DC only)
Left
Right
M-64 MULTI-ZONE RECEIVER
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Multizone Receiver
Speakers
SPECIFICATIONS
LIMITED WARRANTY
JobSite Systems (“JOBSITE”), a Niles Audio
Corporation company, warrants its passive products
(those not requiring AC or battery power) to the
original purchaser to be free of manufacturing defects
in material and workmanship for a period of ten years
from date of purchase.
50 watts x 2
Frequency response:
5 Hz to 50kHz +/- 3dB
Signal noise ratio:
>= 85 dB
JOBSITE warrants its passive loudspeaker products
(those not requiring AC or battery power) to the original
purchaser to be free of manufacturing defects in
material and workmanship for a period of five years
from date of purchase.
Power supply:
AC120V, 60 Hz
Power consumption:
2 amps
JOBSITE warrants its indoor/outdoor loudspeaker
products to the original purchaser to be free of
manufacturing defects in material and workmanship
for a period of two years from date of purchase.
Dimensions:
8" wide x 2-1/4" high (including feet) x 7-1/2" deep
Warranty:
2 years limited
JOBSITE warrants its all weather rock loudspeaker
products to the original purchaser to be free of
manufacturing defects in material and workmanship
for a period of five years from date of purchase.
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JOBSITE warrants its active products (those
requiring AC or battery power) to the original
purchaser to be free of manufacturing defects in
material and workmanship for a period of two years
from date of purchase.
NOT RETURN ANY UNIT WITHOUT FIRST
RECEIVING WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION AND
SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS FROM JOBSITE.
If the above conditions are met, the purchaser’s sole
remedy shall be to return the product to JOBSITE, in
which case JOBSITE will repair or replace, at its sole
option, the defective product without charge for
parts or labor. JOBSITE will return the unit repaired
or replaced under warranty by shipping it by its usual
shipping method from the factory (only) at its
expense within the United States of America. THERE
ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES, INCLUDING,
WITHOUT LIMITATION, EITHER EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WITH
RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT.
This Warranty is subject to the following additional
conditions and limitations. The Warranty is void and
inapplicable if JOBSITE deems that the product has
been used or handled other than in accordance with
the instructions provided by the manufacturer,
including, but not limited to, damage caused by
accident, mishandling, improper installation, abuse,
negligence, or normal wear and tear, or any defect
caused by repair to the product other than by JOBSITE
or an authorized JOBSITE wholesale distributor.
To obtain warranty service, you must write to
JOBSITE: Include your name, address, telephone
number, model number and serial number of your
unit, and a brief description of the problem. A factory
Return Authorization Number will be sent to you. DO
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER
THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF
THE CONSUMER/PURCHASER. NILES SHALL NOT
BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR
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CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES EXCEPT TO THE
EXTENT PROVIDED (OR PROHIBITED) BY
APPLICABLE LAW.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation
of incidental or consequential damages, so the
above limitation may not apply to you. This warranty
gives you specific legal rights, and you may also
have other rights, which vary from state to state.
For the name of the nearest authorized JOBSITE
wholesale distributor, contact:
JobSite Systems
12331 S.W. 130 Street, Miami, Florida 33186
WWW.JOBSITESYSTEMS.COM
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JOBSITE SYSTEMS
12331 S.W. 130 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33186
P 866.4JB.SITE (866.452.7483) – F 305.238.0185
WWW.JOBSITESYSTEMS.COM
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