Niles Audio Niles HDFX Manuel d'utilisateur

INSTALLATION GUIDEHDFXFOR USE IN MULTI-CHANNEL MUSIC OR HOME THEATER SYSTEMSHIGH DEFINITION, SIDE/REAR CHANNEL EFFECTS, IN-WALL LOUDSPEAKERS

THE BOUNDARY EFFECTPlacing a loudspeaker in a corner can powerfully affect the way a listener perceives bass response. Known as the boundary effect, p

NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 305-238-4373INSTALLATION FUNDAMENTALSRUNNING THE LOUDSPEAKER WIRE IN NEW CONSTRUCTIONIMPORTANT: IF YOU HAVE

RUNNING THE LOUDSPEAKER WIRE IN NEW CONSTRUCTION (CONTINUED)ABOUT DRILLINGUse a bit that is large enough for the wires you plan to run. This is an imp

NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 305-238-437311CONCEALING LOUDSPEAKER WIREABOUT INTERIOR WALLS Interior walls in almost all North American r

CONCEALING LOUDSPEAKER WIRE (CONTINUED)PLANNING THE LOUDSPEAKER WIRE ROUTE (CONTINUED)To fi nd exactly where an electrical cable is routed, try inspect

NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 305-238-4373OTHER POSSIBLE LOUDSPEAKER WIRE ROUTES INCLUDE: • Under-the-carpet runs using flat loudspea

NEW CONSTRUCTION: INSTALLING A BRACKETThe hole-saving bracket enables a faster and cleaner fi nal installation of the loudspeaker. It forces the drywal

NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 305-238-4373Figure 12. The loudspeaker wire is looped and hung on two nails attached to the joists, securin

EXISTING CONSTRUCTION: INSTALLING A BRACKET (CONTINUED) 4. Continue turning the coat hanger as you move it into the cavity to a depth of approxi-m

NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 305-238-4373FINISHING THE INSTALLATIONPAINTING THE GRILLE AND FRAMEAfter drywall is up, each HDFX frame and

Thank you for choosing HDFX High-Defi nition, Side-/Rear-Channel Effects, In-Wall Loudspeakers from Niles. With proper installation and operation, you

CONNECTING AND INSTALLING THE LOUDSPEAKER 1. At each loudspeaker, separate the loudspeaker wire so that at least 2 inches of each conductor are fre

NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 305-238-4373 IMPORTANT: WHEN INSTALLING THE LOUDSPEAKERS IN THE CEILING, OR IF THE INSTALLATION IS IN AN

CHECKING LOUDSPEAKER PHASE (CONTINUED)Of course, there are some wires that appear completely identical. So be careful, or you might make a connection

NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 305-238-4373SETTING THE DIRECT/DIFFUSE SOUND FIELD BALANCE Each HDFX also includes a companion FX/CUT contr

OPERATIONLISTENING AT HIGHER VOLUMESAchieving a reasonable volume of sound in a large room requires more amplifi er power than it does in a small room.

NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 305-238-4373SPECIFICATIONSRecommended Amplifi er Power Nominal Impedance10 to 150 watts per channel 8 ohmF

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NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 305-238-4373NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFIINTRODUCTIONNiles HDFX High-Defi nition, Side-/Rear-Chan

2BIPOLE/DIPOLE AND FX/CUT SWITCHES The HDFX also includes a baffl e-mounted BIPOLE/DIPOLE mode switch so the installer can set the sur-round effects f

NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 305-238-43733BracketNew Construction WingsFrameLoudspeaker Baffl eAcoustic Fine Tuning ControlsGrilleFigure

TOOLS AND PRECAUTIONSWe recommend using the following tools to install an HDFX loudspeaker: • Electric drill with 1/4- and 1/2-inch drill bits, an

NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 305-238-4373LOUDSPEAKER WIREUse 2-conductor loudspeaker wire when connecting loudspeakers to your receiver

LOUDSPEAKER PLACEMENTNOTE: THE NILES HDFX LOUDSPEAKER IS DESIGNED FOR USE IN SIDE- OR REAR-CHANNEL APPLICATIONS ONLY. FOR FRONT-OR CENTER-CHANNEL APPL

NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 305-238-4373 • If your home theater system is capable of reproducing Dolby EX surround sound, consider