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Page 1: ...INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR USE IN DISTRIBUTED AUDIO OR HOME THEATER SYSTEMS INDOOR OUTDOOR WEATHERPROOF LOUDSPEAKERS 057 5 056 5 055 5 ...

Page 2: ...te line of custom installation components and accessories for audio video systems To see the complete Niles product assortment visit us on the Internet at www nilesaudio com TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 1 Features and Benefits 2 Parts Guide 4 Installation Considerations 6 Painting the Loudspeaker 11 Installation 14 Operation 17 Specifications 18 Notes 19 Warranty 20 Warranty Registration Card 21...

Page 3: ...advantage to design elements pioneered in the award winning Niles DS Directed Soundfield Loudspeakers Their engineering advances come from our integrated approach to driver and cabinet design By integrating the woofer basket into the baffle of the cabinet we are able to increase the woofer cone area to cabinet width ratio thus enabling OS Indoor Outdoor Loudspeakers to provide levels of bass perfo...

Page 4: ...ION STABILIZER Distributes midrange tones for clear off axis sound TRI LAMINATE TETERON DOME TWEETER One inch fluid cooled tweeter provides ultra wide dispersion for clear detailed and extended high frequencies WEATHERPROOF ENGINEERING Enables OS loudspeakers to handle extreme hot cold and moist environments exceeding the military s strict anti corrosion specification MIL STD 883D ADVANCED MATERIA...

Page 5: ...ons to provide great sound from the beaches of Miami to the harsh winters of Minneapolis HOME THEATER APPLICABILITY Enables OS loudspeakers to be used as left center right or surround loudspeakers in home theater systems INTEGRATED MOUNTING BRACKET AND SHELF STAND Provide avariety of secure quick and easy mounting solutions TAPERED SHAPE Facilitates mounting in corners and under eaves INVERTED GOL...

Page 6: ...PARTS GUIDE Figure 1 OS 5 Series Parts Guide a Mounting Bracket b Nail Hole c Wire Hole d Screw Hole e Bracket Knob f Grille g Cabinet h Shelf Stand 4 lf y v ...

Page 7: ...Guide continued i Binding Posts j Threaded Insert 1 4 20 Thread size NOTE Bracket and Shelf Stand are used depending upon installation requirements See INSTALLATION on page 14 NILES AUDIO CORPORATION 1 800 BUY HIFI 305 238 4373 5 ...

Page 8: ...na or pin connectors When you run wire inside walls outdoors or in marine installations special jacketing or conduit is required for atrouble free installation and conformation to the local and national building codes If you are not sure of the correct wire jacket or type of conduit to use consult aprofessional audio video installer building contractor or the local building and inspection departme...

Page 9: ...istorting See OPERATION on page 17 for more information about clipping distortion PLACING LOUDSPEAKERS FOR THE BEST SOUND QUALITY An OS loudspeaker s dispersion pattern is very broad This allows good sound quality over an extremely large listening area However if asingle pair is positioned to provide coverage of avery large room or patio you will have hot spots of loud sound when you are near the ...

Page 10: ... You should have adirect line of sight with the front of the loudspeaker To determine the best position measure the distance between the ideal listening position and the wall you plan to mount the loudspeakers on Try to place the loudspeakers so that they are at least one half the listening distance apart this maintains a large pleasant stereo image and less than the entire listening distance this...

Page 11: ...The bracket knobs will keep the loudspeaker angled correctly in any position once they are tightened You can choose from three mounting methods to attach the loudspeaker to the wall ceiling or other mounting surface 1 If the loudspeaker is never going to be exposed to sudden accidental impacts wind waves or earthquakes you can simply hang it on a nail using the nail hole s on the bracket see Figur...

Page 12: ...s require the use of an additional safety cable to mount loudspeakers on a wall If so the 1 4 20 threaded insert on the rear of the enclosure can be utilized for securing the safety cable to the enclosure Construction of the safety cable and attachment of the cable to the wall need to meet the local building codes If you are not sure of asafe way to mount the loudspeakers or are unsure of your loc...

Page 13: ...se oil or water based paint is fine Paint brush or applicator if the paint is not in a spray can Awl for removing the grille Masking tape Two paint masks supplied A damp cloth and a dry cloth PREPARING TO PAINT 1 Separate the parts ofthe loudspeaker You should remove the brackets and the bracket knobs Remove the grille by hooking it with the tip ofan awl andpulling it away from the cabinet see Fig...

Page 14: ...INTING THE CABINET BRACKET KNOBS AND BRACKET 1 Apply two thin coats ofa sandable spray primer to the cabinet and knobs The bracket doesn t require a coat ofprimer 2 Allow the primer to dry completely 3 Apply the finish color 4 Allow the paint to dry completely 5 Carefully remove the masking material 6 Do not reattach the loudspeaker to the bracket until the bracket is mounted Try to keep all handl...

Page 15: ... are not experienced in painting with spray paint If you are using an applicator or brush and acan of paint thin the paint first Thick paint will tend to clog the grille holes To ensure a uniform appearance paint the front and back of the grille REPLACING THE GRILLE After the grille dries carefully fit the grille into its recess so that it is barely in place Starting with one corner go around the ...

Page 16: ... fits through the large circular wire hole in the center of the bracket Align the bracket so it is square with the surroundings use a level for accuracy 3 Mark the locations of the three oval shaped screw holes see Figure l 0 Be sure to use all of the holes Figure 10 Mounting the bracket 4 Drill pilot holes into the mounting surface 5 Pull the loudspeaker wire through the wire hole in the center o...

Page 17: ...et 5 Tighten the bottom knob so that the shelfstand does not move Figure 11 Mounting the shelf stand on the OS loudspeaker CONNECTING THE LOUDSPEAKER Bottom of Speaker 1 Separate the two conductors of the loudspeaker wire so that at least 2 inches ofeach conductor are free 2 Strip away 112 inch ofinsulation from the end ofeach conductor of the loudspeaker wire 3 Ifyou have any connectors gold pins...

Page 18: ...t knobs by hand only NOTE DO NOT USE ANY TOOLS FOR TIGHTENING DOING SO MAY STRIP THE INSERT THREADS 10 Check that the entire installation is safe and secure CHECKING LOUDSPEAKER PHASE Loudspeaker wire has two conductors On both your loudspeaker and amplifier one conductor is attached to the negative terminals while the other is attached to the positive terminals Usually the wire is marked for your...

Page 19: ... find yourself very far from the loudspeakers It is possible to turn the volume so high that the amplifier runs out of power This creates clipping distortion Clipping distortion makes treble sound very harsh and unmusical When you hear harsh sounding treble from any good loudspeaker indoors or outdoors turn the volume down immediately Those harsh sounds are masking some much more powerful ultra hi...

Page 20: ... meter on axis on axis on axis Wiring Requirements Wiring Requirements Wiring Requirements We recommend using 16 to We recommend using 16 to We recommend using 16 to 18 gauge speaker wire for 18 gauge speaker wire for 18 gauge speaker wire for runs up to 80 feet 24 38 runs up to 80 feet 24 38 runs up to 80 feet 24 38 meters and 14 gauge meters and 14 gauge meters and 14 gauge speaker wire for runs...

Page 21: ...NOTES NILES AUDIO CORPORATION 1 800 BUY HIFI 305 238 4373 19 ...

Page 22: ...t cover reimbursement for your costs of removing and transporting the product for warranty service evaluation or installation of any replacement product provided under this warranty This Warranty will be void if the Serial Number on the product has been removed tampered with or defaced the product was not purchased from an authorized dealer or reseller THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN...

Page 23: ...will install o Rent anApartment 0 25 000 34 999 OR B the product o Rent aHouse 0 35 000 44 999 ORock o Custom Installer 0 45 000 59 999 o Other o Electrician Are you interested in 0 60 000 74 999 o Friend receiving literature on 0 75 000 99 999 How didyou hear o Myself other Niles products o Over 99 999 about Niles o Yes ONo o Architect Developer Which factor s influenced Occupation o Custom Insta...

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Page 26: ...mbursement for your costs of removing and transporting the product for warranty service evaluation or installation of any replacement product provided under this warranty This Warranty will be void if the Serial Number on the product has been removed tampered with or defaced the product was not purchased from an authorized dealer or reseller THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF AL...

Page 27: ...NILES THE FIRST NAME IN CUSTOM INSTALLATION 1 800 BUY HIFI 760 710 0992 www nilesaudio com 2012 The AVC Group 1969 Kellogg Ave Carlsbad CA 92008 All rights reserved WR00009 ...

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