Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product OS5.3SI Niles Audio
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INST ALLA TION GUIDE OS 6 . 3Si OS 5 . 3Si FOR USE IN DISTRIBUTED AUDIO OR HOME THEA TER SYSTEMS INDOOR/OUTDOOR WEA THERPROOF LOUDSPEAKERS DS00427BCN_OS_3Si.
Th ank yo u f or cho osi ng a N ile s OS Ind oor /Ou tdo or Lou dsp eak er . Wi th pro per in sta llat ion a nd op erat ion , y ou’ ll enj oy y ea rs of tro ubl e-f ree us e. Ni les ma nuf act ure s t he ind ust ry’ s mos t c omp let e l ine of cu sto m i nst all ati on com pon ent s a nd ac ces sor ies fo r a udi o/v ide o s ys tem s.
NILES AUDIO CORPORA TION – 1-800-BUY -HIFI INTRODUCTION Niles once again raises the bar . With our first OS Indoor/Outdoor models, we revealed a radical new understanding of loudspeaker capabilities.
2 FEA TURES AND BENEFITS STEREO INPUT “SI” DESIGN Plays both left and right channels to provide broad sound coverage and a stereo effect from a single loudspeaker . P A TENT -PENDING INTEGRA TED WOOFER/BAFFLE ASSEMBL Y Increases the woofer cone-area to cabinet-width ratio for enhanced bass output.
NILES AUDIO CORPORA TION – 1-800-BUY -HIFI 3 ARCHITECTURALL Y -FRIENDL Y DESIGN Delivers stellar acoustical performance, yet tucks discreetly away into corners and under ea ves.
P ARTS GUIDE 4 a d d b b c g g f e e d Figure 1. OS6.3Si or OS5.3Si parts: a . Bracket b . Nail Hole c . Wire Hole d . Screw Hole e . Bracket Knob f . Grille g .
h h i Figure 2. OS6.3Si or OS5.3Si Parts (continued): h . Binding P osts i . Threaded Insert (1/4"-20 thread size) NILES AUDIO CORPORA TION – 1-800-BUY -HIFI 5 DS00427BCN_OS_3Si.
TECH TIP Wire size is expressed by its AWG (American Wire Gauge) number – the lower the number , the larger the wire. For example, 12 AWG is physically larger than 14 AWG.
Figure 3. Wiring directly from a receiver or amplifier . Figure 4. Incorporating a volume control. NILES AUDIO CORPORA TION – 1-800-BUY -HIFI RECOMMENDED AMPLIFIER POWER For optimum performance, we recommend amplifiers with the following power ratings: • For the OS 5.
10' Figure 5. Illustration depicts the optimum placement zone for a listening distance of 10 feet. 10' PL AC ING T HE LO UDS PE AKE R FOR T HE BE ST SO UND QU AL ITY (CO NTIN UED) Make sure furniture or other objects will not block or reflect sound from the loudspeaker .
Figure 6. Placement for more bass output. Figure 7. Placement for less bass output. NILES AUDIO CORPORA TION – 1-800-BUY -HIFI MOUNTING METHODS The OS loudspeaker should be mounted horizontally . The bracket knobs will keep the loudspeaker angled correctly in any position once they are tightened.
Figure 8. The OS loudspeakers can be mounted three ways. MOUNTING METHODS (CO NTIN UED) SAFETY FIRST! Be careful to use hardware that is designed for the surface you are mounting to. The OS 5.3Si loudspeaker (including bracket) weighs 9 pounds. The OS 6.
NILES AUDIO CORPORA TION – 1-800-BUY -HIFI 11 P AINTING THE LOUDSPEAKER The enclosure, the brackets, and the grilles of the OS loudspeaker can all be painted to match the surroundings. Because we want you to preser ve the acoustic qualities of the grille, please paint the grille according to the grille painting instructions.
4. Mask off the threaded inserts on the top and bottom with masking tape . 5. Protect the front of the loudspeaker b y inserting the supplied paint mask in place of the grille . P AIN TING TH E C ABI NET , B RAC KET KN OBS , A ND BRA CKET 1. Apply two thin coats of a sandable spray primer to the cabinet and knobs.
NILES AUDIO CORPORA TION – 1-800-BUY -HIFI P AINTING THE GRILLE The grille is important to the sound of the loudspeaker . Do not fill the holes of the grille with paint. The grille is constructed of aluminum with a perfectly-even powder coat overall.
INST ALLA TION MOUNTING THE BRACKET (IF A TT ACHING THE LOUDSPEAKER TO A W ALL, CEILING, BEAM, OR OTHER SOLID STRUCTURE) 1. Loosen the bracket knobs and remo ve the bracket from the loudspeaker .
NILES AUDIO CORPORA TION – 1-800-BUY -HIFI CONNECTING THE LOUDSPEAKER 1. For each loudspeaker wir e, separate the two conductors on eac h end so that at least 2 inches are free . 2. Strip away 1/2 inch of insulation from each conductor on eac h end.
CHECKING LOUDSPEAKER PHASE Loudspeaker wire has two conductors. On both your receiver (or amplifier) and each set of loudspeaker binding posts, one conductor is attached to the nega tive (–) terminals, while the other is attached to the positive (+) terminals.
NILES AUDIO CORPORA TION – 1-800-BUY -HIFI OPERA TION LISTENING A T HIGHER VOLUMES Outdoors there are no walls to reflect and contain the sound. It requires more power to achieve a reasonable volume of sound outside than it does indoors. Y ou also frequently find yourself very far from the loudspeaker .
SPECIFICA TIONS 18 OS6.3Si Loudspeaker Driver Complement • 6" summing woofer • T wo independent 1" Ultrasilk dome tweeters with fluid cooling Recommended Amplifier Power 5 to 125 watts.
NILES AUDIO CORPORA TION – 1-800-BUY -HIFI NOTES 19 DS00427BCN_OS_3Si.indd 21 6/24/05 4:36:32 PM.
20 LIMITED W ARRANTY NILES AUDIO CORPORA TION (“NILES”) WARRANTS ITS LOUDSPEAKER PRODUCTS TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER TO BE FREE OF MANUFACTURING DEFECTS IN MA TERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP FOR A PERIOD OF TWO YEARS FROM D A TE OF PURCHASE. THIS WARRANTY IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS AND LIMIT A TIONS.
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