Niles-audio SI-245 Manuel d'utilisateur

INSTALLATION & OPERATION GUIDEB LENDING H IGH F IDELITY AND A RCHITECTURE®Systems Integration Amplifier®®DS00241BMY-SI-245.qxp 6/7/05 5:02 PM P

Red “Power” LED confirms the amplifier isconnected to a live AC power outlet. (andthat the master power switch is on).Green “Active” LED lights when t

Binding posts for speakerconnections.IEC receptacle for ACpower cord.FRONT AND REAR PANEL DETAILS10utkLevel Adjustment screws enable you to presetthe

INSTALLATIONSetting the Turn-On Mode SwitchThe SI-245 has three turn-on modes. Select the mode you wish to use by slidingthe mode switch. See Installa

INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS8Cable and WireIt will be easier to reconfigure or troubleshoot your system in the future if youlabel the cables and wires

Line Level Audio InputsCAUTION! THE AMPLIFIER MUST BE OFF WHENEVER YOU MAKE CHANGESTO THE INPUT CONNECTIONS.Cascade Audio OutputsThe “Cascade Audio Ou

Turn-On ModesThe SI-245 draws more current than a preamplifier’s switched AC outlet can safely supply. Also, your preamplifier may “thump” at dangerou

OPERATIONPower SwitchThe front panel switch is a master or “vacation” power switch. No matter whichturn-on mode you have selected, the master power sw

Turn-On ModesThe SI-245 features three turn-on modes: 1. Music Sense, 2. External Voltage Trigger,3. Manual Turn-On via the front panel switch. You ca

17TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (continued)SYMPTOMHum from the speakersAmp will not turn onBass sound is weak andthe stereo image is“phasey” or “blurry”soundi

INTRODUCTIONThe SI-245 is a member of the award-winning Niles Systems Integration Amplifier®family. It is designed for use in home theaters and whole

CONGRATULATIONS!Thank you for purchasing the Niles SI-245, one of the most flexible and conve-nient amplifiers ever offered. Like all Niles products,

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SPECIFICATIONS18SPECIFICATIONSDesign PrincipleLinear voltage/current amplification.Continuous Average Power Output45 watts per channel RMS at 8 ohms.7

FEATURES AND BENEFITSReal World PowerThe SI-245 delivers 45 watts per channel at 8 Ohms and 70 watts per channel at 4 Ohms. You’ll get tremendous bass

16TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDETROUBLESHOOTING GUIDEWhen there is a problem consult this guide first. If the problem persists, or youhave additional questions

INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONSPlacementPlace the SI-245 on a flat level surface like a table or shelf. It should be placedupright so that its weight rest

14INSTALLATIONAC Power PlugSTEPPlug the female IEC socket of the supplied AC cord into the IEC receptacle on the rear of the amplifier.Plug the 2 pron

Multiple Speaker LoadsThe SI-245 is stable into very low impedance loads. This means you can safelyoperate three pairs of 8 ohm speakers (a 2.67 ohm l

12INSTALLATIONSpeaker Wire ConnectionsCAUTION! All speaker wire connections must be made with the amplifier Off.Bare WireUnscrew the red orblack plast