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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-W ALL LOUDSPEAKERS DS00421ACN_HDFX.
Th an k y ou fo r cho os in g H DF X H ig h-D efi nit io n, Si de- /R ea r -C ha nne l Eff ec ts, In -W a ll Lo uds pe ake rs fr om Ni le s. Wit h pro pe r i ns ta llat io n and o per ati on , y ou sh ou ld en joy ye ar s o f tr oub le -fr ee us e.
NILES AUDIO CORPORA TION – 1-800-BUY -HIFI NILES AUDIO CORPORA TION – 1-800-BUY -HIFI INTRODUCTION Niles HDFX High-Definition, Side-/Rear -Channel Effects, In-Wall Loudspeakers are expressly designed for superior sonic quality in side- or rear -channel applica tions.
2 BIPOLE/DIPOLE AND FX/CUT SWITCHES The HDFX also includes a baffle-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 allo ws adjustment of the direct/diffuse sound field balance to provide realistic effects, regardless of room size.
NILES AUDIO CORPORA TION – 1-800-BUY -HIFI 3 Bracket New Construction Wings Frame Loudspeaker Baffle 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-inch flat drill bit (for drilling through stu.
NILES AUDIO CORPORA TION – 1-800-BUY -HIFI LOUDSPEAKER WIRE Use 2-conductor loudspeaker wire when connecting loudspeakers to your receiver or amplifier . For most applications, we recommend using 16- or 18-gauge wire. For 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 • If your home theater system is cap able of rep roducing Dolb y EX surr ound sound, consider using a seco nd pair of HD FX loudspeak ers (on the side wall s) for an add itional rear s urround effec t, 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 INST ALLA TION FUNDAMENT ALS RUNNING THE LOUDSPEAKER WIRE IN NEW CONSTRUCTION IMPORT ANT : IF Y OU HAVE DOUBTS ABOUT WHETHER Y OU 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 (CO NTIN UED) ABOUT DRILLING Use a bit that is large enough for the wires you plan to run. This is an important considera tion, 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 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 flush mounting loudspeakers and routing new loudspeaker cable in the house.
CONCEALING LOUDSPEAKER WIRE (CO NTI NUED ) PLANNING THE LOUDSPEAKER WIRE ROUTE (C ONT INUE D) T o find exactly where an electrical cable is routed, tr y inspecting the inside of the wall by turn- ing.
NILES AUDIO CORPORA TION – 1-800-BUY -HIFI OTHER POSSIBLE LOUDSPEAKER WIRE ROUTES INCLUDE: • Under -the-carpet runs using flat loudspeaker wires. • Heating and air conditioning vents used as wire racew ays for plenum-rated wire . NOTE: CHECK YOUR LOCAL BUILDING CODES, SINCE SOME MUNICIP ALITIES REQUIRE CONDUIT .
NEW CONSTRUCTION: INST ALLING A BRACKET The hole-saving bracket enables a faster and cleaner final 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 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. C O N C E A L I N G L O UD S P E A K E R W I RE F O R A F U T U RE I N S T A L L A T I O N 1.
EXISTING CONSTRUCTION: INST ALLING A BRACKET (CONTINUED) 4. Continue turning 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 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 , separ ate the loudspeaker wire so that at least 2 inches of each conductor are free .
NILES AUDIO CORPORA TION – 1-800-BUY -HIFI 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 (C ONT INUE D) Of course, there are some wires that a ppear completely identical. So be careful, or you might make a connection mistake. If you do, one loudspeaker will be playing “out-of-phase” with the other loudspeaker .
NILES AUDIO CORPORA TION – 1-800-BUY -HIFI 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 field balance to provide realistic effects regardless of room size.
OPERA TION LISTENING A T HIGHER VOLUMES Achie ving a r easonabl e volum e of sou nd in a large ro om requi res more amplifi er power t han it d oes in a small ro om. It i s possib le to tu rn the volume u p so hig h that the amplifie r runs o ut of powe r .
NILES AUDIO CORPORA TION – 1-800-BUY -HIFI SPECIFICA TIONS Recommended Amplifier P ower Nominal Impedance 10 to 150 watts per channel 8 ohms Frequency Response Sensitivity 65 Hz to 21 kHz, +/- 3 dB 88 dB with 2.
LIMITED W ARRANTY NILES AUDIO CORPORA TION (“NILES”) W ARRANTS ITS LOUDSPEAKER PRODUCTS TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER TO BE FREE OF MANUFACTURING DEFECTS IN MA TERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE YEARS FROM D A TE OF PURCHASE. THIS WARRANTY IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS AND LIMIT A TIONS.
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