Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product HDLRS Niles Audio
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B LENDING H IGH F IDELITY AND A RCHITECTURE ® INST ALLA TION & OPERA TION GUIDE ® HD • CT R HD • LR S HD • CT R HD • LR S HIGH DEFINITION MODEL S © 1 999 Niles Audio Corporation. DS001 96A www.nilesaudio.com Niles Audio Corporation 1 233 1 S.
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DSFG Defeat (HD•CTR) Main/Surround Configuration (HD•LRS) Both the HD•CTR and HD•LRS feature crossover mounted switches which cus- tomize the response of the speaker. In the HD•CTR, the switch controls whether the Directed Sound Field Geometry feature is On or Off.
Code and any applicable provisions of the local building code. If you are unsure of the correct installation techniques, wire jacket or type of conduit to use, consult a professional audio /video installer , your building contractor , or the local building and inspection department.
the HD•LRS too close to a direct view TV monitor as they may cause picture discol- oration (HD•CTR may be substituted for HD•LRS in such an installation). In general, try to keep an HD•LRS at least 24 inches away from the TV. With larger CRT screen sizes, you should test for picture degrada- tion before installing.
9 Speaker Placement of these placement techniques require that you work your surround sound amplifier channels harder . If the surround sound sys- tem you are using has a small five or ten watt amplifier for the rear speakers, stay within five to eight feet of the listening loca- tion.
11 Installation F undamentals Try to line the holes up perfectly, because it makes pulling the wire much easier. A good technique is to snap a chalk line across the face of the studs or against the bottom of the ceiling joists. Then work backward so that you can always see the holes you have already drilled.
plenum rated wire (check your local building codes, some municipalities require conduit). In traditional wood stud / drywall construc- tion you can cut the hole for the speaker and utilize the large hole to auger holes across, up or down the wall for as far as your drill bit will take you.
15 Installation of Brack ets, Fr ames and Grilles in New Construction The grille is constructed of aluminum with a perfectly even powder coat overall. This powder coat is an ideal primer. Remove the grilles before painting. If you are using spray paint, use two thin coats without any primer .
17 Installation of Brack ets, Fr ames and Grilles in Existing Walls the drywall section can be replaced clean- ly if there is an unseen obstruction behind the wall . BE VERY CAREFUL NOT TO SAW THROUGH EXISTING WIRES, PIPES, OR STRUCTURE. IF YOU FEEL ANY EXTRA RESISTANCE AS YOU ARE CUT- TING, STOP .
19 Installation of the Speaker and Grille f or Ne w or Existing Construction corner, go around the speaker, pushing the grille in a little bit each time. Y ou should be gentle, the aluminum grille can be easi- ly bent out of shape. The speaker will have an absolutely flush appearance when it is fully in place.
Specifications Model HD•CTR Driver Compliment (2) 5- 1 / 4” Magnetically Shielded Mica Filled Polypropylene Woofers 1 ” ElastoDynamic ™ Hybrid Dome Tweeter with Fluid cooling Design Principle Infinite baffle for large and varying air volumes.
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