Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product SI-245 Niles
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INST ALLA TION & OPERA TION GUIDE B LENDING H IGH F IDELITY AND A RCHITECTURE ™ Systems Integration Amplif ier ™ ®.
CONGRA TULA TIONS! Thank you for purchasing the Niles SI-245, one of the most flexible and conve- nient amplifiers ever offered. Like all Niles products, the SI-245 is built to the highest standards of quality control and reliability . W ith proper installation and operation, you'll enjoy years of trouble-free use.
INTRODUCTION The SI-245 is a member of the award-winning Niles Systems Integration Amplifier family . It is designed for use in home theaters and whole house audio systems, and is especially suited for use as a “zone” amplifier .
FEA TURES AND BENEFITS Real W orld Power The SI-245 delivers 45 watts per channel at 8 Ohms and 70 watts per channel at 4 Ohms. Y ou’ll get tremendous bass and dynamics from every pair of speakers powered by an SI-245.
T urn-On Modes The SI-245 features three turn-on modes: 1. Music Sense 2. External V oltage T rigger 3. Manual T urn-On via the front panel switch. Y ou can configure the SI-245 to inter- face with any kind of system and have the unit automatically turn on.
INST ALLA TION CONSIDERA TIONS Placement Place the SI-245 on a flat level surface like a table or shelf. It should be placed upright so that its weight rests on the four attached feet. Placing the weight of the amplifier on the rear or front panel for even an instant may result in damage to the amplifier's connectors and controls.
T urn-On Modes The SI-245 draws more current than a preamplifier ’ s switched AC outlet can safe- ly supply . Also, your preamplifier may "thump" at dangerous volumes if the amplifier is already on when the preamp turns on. It is usually best to turn the amplifier on only when it is needed.
Multiple Speaker Loads The SI-245 is stable into very low impedance loads. This means you can safely operate three pairs of 8 ohm speakers (a 2.67 ohm load) directly connected to the SI-245. Note that the SI-245 does not have on/off speaker switching built in.
INST ALLA TION CONSIDERA TIONS 8 Cable and W ire It will be easier to reconfigure or troubleshoot your system in the future if you label the cables and wires for their destination or source, rather than which ter- minal of the SI-245 they are connected to.
Red “Power” LED confirms the amplifier is connected to a live AC power outlet. (and that the master power switch is on). Green “Active” LED lights when the amplifier circuitry has been turned on by the T urn-On circuits. Front panel “Master Power” switch turns off the entire amplifier , including the T urn-On circuitry .
Binding posts for speaker connections. IEC receptacle for AC power cord. FRONT AND REAR P ANEL DET AILS 10 Level Adjustment screws enable you to preset the maximum system volume (or match levels with another amplifier).
INST ALLA TION Setting the T urn- On Mode Switch The SI-245 has three turn-on modes. Select the mode you wish to use by sliding the mode switch. See Installation Considerations on page 6 for more information about each of the turn-on modes.
12 INST ALLA TION Speaker W ire Connections CAUTION! All speaker wire connections must be made with the amplifier Off. Bare Wire Unscrew the red or black plastic knob, insert the bare wire end into the opening, and then tighten the knob until the wire is securely clamped.
Line Level Audio Input CAUTION! THE AMPLIFIER MUST BE OFF WHENEVER YOU MAKE CHANGES TO THE INPUT CONNECTIONS. Cascade Audio Outputs The " Cascade Audio Outputs " enable you to connect another amplifier to your preamplifier output. The connectors are gold-plated RCA phono jacks.
14 INST ALLA TION AC Power Plug STEP Plug the female IEC socket of the sup- plied AC cord into the IEC r eceptacle on the rear of the amplifier . Plug the 2 prong plug into a corr ectly grounded 1 20V 60 Hz wall outlet. CAUTION! T ypically the preamp/r eceiver’ s switched outlet is not rated for a power amplifier .
OPERA TION Power Switch The front panel switch is a master or "vacation" power switch. No matter which turn-on mode you have selected, the master power switch will turn off all cir- cuitry —including the sensing cir cuitry .
16 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE When there is a problem consult this guide first. If the problem persists, or you have additional questions, call your local Niles dealer or Niles T echnical Support at 1-800-289-4434. The most common problems relate to hook up.
17 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (continued) SYMPTOM Hum from the speakers Amp will not turn on Bass sound is weak and the stereo image is "phasey" or "blurry" sounding in one room POSSIBLE CAUSES AND TEST PROCEDURE Check for faulty cables, faulty source material, an ungrounded phono system or a defective component.
SPECIFICA TIONS 18 SPECIFICA TIONS Design Principle Linear voltage/current amplification. Continuous Average Power Output 45 watts per channel RMS at 8 ohms.
Niles Audio Corporation www .nilesaudio.com 1 233 1 S. W . 1 30 Street Miami, Florida 3 3 1 86 T el: (305) 238-43 73 Fax: (305) 238-0 1 85 © 1998 Niles Audio Corporation. Because Niles strives to continuously impr ove its products, Niles r eserves the right to change pr oduct specifications without notice.
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