Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product HDFX Niles Audio
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INST ALLA TION GUIDE HD FX FOR USE IN MUL TI-CHANNEL MUSIC OR HOME THEA TER SYSTEMS HIGH DEFINITION, SIDE/REAR CHANNEL EFFECTS, IN-WALL LOUDSPEAKERS.
Thank you for choosing HDFX High-Defi nition, Side-/Rear -Channel Effects, In-Wall Loudspeakers from Niles. With proper installation and operation, you should enjoy years of trouble-free use. Niles manufactures the industry’ s most complete line of custom installation components and accessories for audio/video systems.
NILES AUDIO CORPORA TION – 1-800-BUY -HIFI – 305-238-4373 NILES AUDIO CORPORA TION – 1-800-BUY -HIFI INTRODUCTION Niles HDFX High-Defi nition, Side-/Rear -Channel Effects, In-Wall Loudspeakers are expressly designed for superior sonic quality in side- or rear -channel applications.
2 BIPOLE/DIPOLE AND FX/CUT SWITCHES The HDFX also includes a baffl e-mounted BIPOLE/DIPOLE mode switch so the installer can set the sur - round effects for either side or rear placement. A companion FX/CUT switch allows adjustment of the direct/diffuse sound fi eld balance to provide realistic effects, regardless of room size.
NILES AUDIO CORPORA TION – 1-800-BUY -HIFI – 305-238-4373 3 Bracket New Construction Wings Frame Loudspeaker Baffl e Acoustic Fine T uning Controls Grille Figure 1 .
TOOLS AND PRECAUTIONS We recommend using the following tools to install an HDFX loudspeaker: • Electric drill with 1/4- and 1/2-inch drill bits, and a 1-inc h flat drill bit (for drilling through st.
NILES AUDIO CORPORA TION – 1-800-BUY -HIFI – 305-238-4373 LOUDSPEAKER WIRE Use 2-conductor loudspeaker wire when connecting loudspeakers to your receiver or amplifi er . F or most applications, we recommend using 16- or 18-gauge wire. F or wiring runs longer than 80 feet, we recommend 14-gauge wire.
LOUDSPEAKER PLACEMENT NOTE: THE NILES HDFX LOUDSPEAKER IS DESIGNED FOR USE IN SIDE- OR REAR-CHANNEL APPLICA TIONS ONL Y . FOR FRONT -OR CENTER-CHANNEL APPLICA TIONS, WE RECOMMEND USING A NILES HDLCR O.
NILES AUDIO CORPORA TION – 1-800-BUY -HIFI – 305-238-4373 • If your home theater system is capable of reproducing Dolby EX surround sound, consider using a second pair of HDFX loudspeakers (on the side walls) for an additional rear surround effect, as shown in Figure 4 (on the next page).
THE BOUNDAR Y EFFECT Placing a loudspeaker in a corner can powerfully affect the way a listener perceives bass response. Known as the boundar y effect, placing loudspeakers close to a wall/ceiling boundary or near a corner -wall boundary will emphasize certain bass frequencies, while canceling others.
NILES AUDIO CORPORA TION – 1-800-BUY -HIFI – 305-238-4373 INST ALLA TION FUNDAMENT ALS RUNNING THE LOUDSPEAKER WIRE IN NEW CONSTRUCTION IMPORT ANT : IF Y OU HAVE DOUBTS ABOUT WHETHER YOU ARE C AP ABLE OF INST ALLING A NILES WALL-MOUNT LOUDSPEAKER, PLEASE CONSUL T A NILES DEALER OR PROFESSIONAL INST ALLER.
RUNNING THE LOUDSPEAKER WIRE IN NEW CONSTRUCTION (CONTINUED) ABOUT DRILLING Use a bit that is large enough for the wires you plan to run. This is an important consideration, since you may be drilling a lot of holes. Here are some additional tips: • We recommend using an auger bit for rough-in wiring.
NILES AUDIO CORPORA TION – 1-800-BUY -HIFI – 305-238-4373 11 CONCEALING LOUDSPEAKER WIRE ABOUT INTERIOR W ALLS Interior walls in almost all North American residences are hollow, so they are easy installa tion sites for fl ush mounting loudspeakers and routing new loudspeaker cable in the house.
CONCEALING LOUDSPEAKER WIRE (CONTINUED) PLANNING THE LOUDSPEAKER WIRE ROUTE (CONTINUED) T o fi nd exactly where an electrical cable is routed, try inspecting the inside of the wall by turn- ing off the breaker for a particular power outlet or switch, removing the cover plate and switch or receptacle, and then shining a penlight into the wall.
NILES AUDIO CORPORA TION – 1-800-BUY -HIFI – 305-238-4373 OTHER POSSIBLE LOUDSPEAKER WIRE ROUTES INCLUDE: • Under -the-carpet runs using flat loudspeaker wires. • Heating and air conditioning vents used as wire raceways for plenum-rated wire .
NEW CONSTRUCTION: INST ALLING A BRACKET The hole-saving bracket enables a faster and cleaner fi nal installation of the loudspeaker . It forces the drywall installer to cut out the loudspeaker hole for you and provides wire ties for the loud- speaker wire, reducing the risks of accidental loss or movement of the wire.
NILES AUDIO CORPORA TION – 1-800-BUY -HIFI – 305-238-4373 Figure 12. The loudspeaker wire is looped and hung on two nails attached to the joists, securing it for future use. Be sure to note the location on house plans. CONCEALING LOUDSPEAKER WIRE FOR A FUTURE INST ALLA TION 1.
EXISTING CONSTRUCTION: INST ALLING A BRACKET (CONTINUED) 4. Continue tur ning the coat hanger as you move it into the cavity to a depth of approxi- mately 4 inches. If you feel an obstruction, fill the hole(s) with spackling compound and repeat steps 1 through 4 at a new location.
NILES AUDIO CORPORA TION – 1-800-BUY -HIFI – 305-238-4373 FINISHING THE INST ALLA TION P AINTING THE GRILLE AND FRAME After drywall is up, each HDFX frame and grille may be painted without the need for primer .
CONNECTING AND INST ALLING THE LOUDSPEAKER 1. At each loudspeaker , separate the loudspeaker wire so that at least 2 inches of each conductor are free .
NILES AUDIO CORPORA TION – 1-800-BUY -HIFI – 305-238-4373 IMPORT ANT : WHEN INST ALLING THE LOUDSPEAKERS IN THE CEILING, OR IF THE INST ALLA TION IS IN AN EARTHQUAKE ZONE, WE RECOMMEND USING THE ENCLOSED SHEET MET AL SCREWS TO SECURE THE BAFFLE TO THE FRAME AS FOLLOWS: a.
CHECKING LOUDSPEAKER PHASE (CONTINUED) Of course, there are some wires that appear completely identical. So be careful, or you might make a connection mistake.
NILES AUDIO CORPORA TION – 1-800-BUY -HIFI – 305-238-4373 SETTING THE DIRECT/DIFFUSE SOUND FIELD BALANCE Each HDFX also includes a companion FX/CUT control (see Figure 18 ) that allows adjustment of the direct/diffuse sound fi eld balance to provide realistic effects regardless of room size.
OPERA TION LISTENING A T HIGHER VOLUMES Achieving a reasonable volume of sound in a large room requires more amplifi er power than it does in a small room. It is possible to turn the volume up so high that the amplifi er runs out of power . This creates “clipping” distortion, which will make treble sound very harsh and unmusical.
NILES AUDIO CORPORA TION – 1-800-BUY -HIFI – 305-238-4373 SPECIFICA TIONS Recommended Amplifi er P ower Nominal Impedance 10 to 150 watts per channel 8 ohm Frequency Response Sensitivity 65 Hz to 21 kHz, +/- 3 dB 88 dB with 2.
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