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SPECIFICATIONS 

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Hole Cut-Out Dimensions 

Depth Behind Ceiling

8" diameter 

3-3/4" (based on 1/2" drywall)

Wiring Requirements

We recommend using 16- to 18-gauge speaker wire for runs up to 80 feet and  
14-gauge speaker wire for runs up to 200 feet. The connectors will accommodate 
12- to 22-gauge wire.

LIMITED WARRANTY 

NILES AUDIO CORPORATION (“NILES”) WARRANTS ITS LOUDSPEAKER PRODUCTS TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER TO  
BE FREE OF MANUFACTURING DEFECTS IN MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE YEARS FROM DATE 
OF PURCHASE.

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AND INAPPLICABLE IF NILES DEEMS THAT THE PRODUCT HAS BEEN USED OR HANDLED OTHER THAN IN ACCORDANCE 
WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED BY THE MANUFACTURER, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGE CAUSED BY 
ACCIDENT,  MISHANDLING,  IMPROPER  INSTALLATION,  ABUSE,  NEGLIGENCE,  OR  NORMAL  WEAR  AND  TEAR,  OR  ANY 
DEFECT CAUSED BY REPAIR TO THE PRODUCT BY ANYONE OTHER THAN NILES OR AN AUTHORIZED NILES DEALER.

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Summary of Contents for CM6HDFX

Page 1: ...I N S T A L L A T I O N G U I D E CM6HDFX FOR USE IN M ULTI CHANNE L MUSIC OR HOM E THE ATER S Y S TEMS HIGH DEFINITION SIDE REAR CHANNEL EFFECTS CEILING MOUNTED LOUDSPEAKER...

Page 2: ...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 1 Installati...

Page 3: ...surround for improved midrange damping and clarity as well as moisture resistance DUAL 3 4 TRI LAMINATE TETERON TWEETER DOMES WITH FLUID COOLING AND ULTRA WIDE DISPERSION FOR CLEAR AND DETAILED HIGH F...

Page 4: ...the speaker grille connects the wires and places the unit in the opening The installation is completed by tightening four mounting dogs via front panel screws to clamp the speaker frame to the drywall...

Page 5: ...he new construction process It knocks out cleanly when the speaker is installed New construction wings instantly snap into the bracket without screws Wings are scored for easy size trimming Brackets a...

Page 6: ...connections Always wear protective eyewear when using tools Make sure hands are clean before installation Wear gloves when working with fiberglass insulation RECOMMENDED AMPLIFIER POWER For satisfact...

Page 7: ...lay a batten of berglass insulation e g R 19 unfaced insulation on top of the speaker Try to keep the same amount of insulation for each speaker particularly in the same room for consistent bass resp...

Page 8: ...ir of speakers to sound like several If possible try placing them near a corner so that the adjoining walls will act as a powerful reflector to create even more reflections as shown in Figures 3 and 4...

Page 9: ...dinary effect With Niles CM6HDfx loudspeakers it is easy to add another pair without affecting the decor of the room NOTE FOR THIS APPLICATION YOU WILL NEED TO USE A MORE POWERFUL AMPLIFIER THAN THE O...

Page 10: ...eld set the DIRECT DIFFUSE switch to the DIFFUSE position as shown in Figure 6 The DIFFUSE setting provides less localization of the sound and a more spacious feel Make sure to align the speakers so...

Page 11: ...CIAL TOOLS TECHNIQUES AND EXPERIENCE TO MAKE THE IMPOSSIBLE JOB POSSIBLE THE INSTALLER CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH AN ESTIMATE BEFORE ANY WORK IS DONE OBSERVE SAFETY FIRST Always wear gloves safety goggles a...

Page 12: ...r speaker wires so you can safely run all of them at the same time through the same holes side by side Before drilling any holes mount the speaker brackets in the desired speaker Locations and mount p...

Page 13: ...you can pull a bundle of wires at once When running the wire further than 4 1 2 feet from a hole in a stud or joist e g open attic space going up walls etc be sure to fasten the wire to the joists or...

Page 14: ...ss the attic then down through a top plate i e the horizontal 2 by 4 or 2 by 6 inch wood laid across the vertical studs to a wall plate or a J Box in the wall behind the home theater system itself Fin...

Page 15: ...d oors look for baseboards that could be removed for wire placement Doorjambs can also be removed and often have enough space for speaker wire all the way around the door as shown in Figure 12 OTHER P...

Page 16: ...patch the hole with the cut drywall using standard drywall joint tape and joint compound Let the patch dry sand the surface and touch up the wall with paint NEW CONSTRUCTION INSTALLATION OF BRACKETS...

Page 17: ...for a very secure installation 3 Secure the wire to the bracket using bracket s wire tie The drywall installers will cut the drywall to the exact size of the bracket as shown in Figure 14 CONCEALING...

Page 18: ...5 8 INCH 3 Cut a foot long piece of coat hanger and bend it to create a right angle leaving 3 4 inch to allow for the extra width of the mounting dogs Poke the L shaped wire into the pilot hole and tu...

Page 19: ...separate the speaker wire so that at least 2 inches of each conduc tor are free Strip away 1 4 inch of insulation from each speaker wire and insert the appropriate wire into each spring loaded speake...

Page 20: ...e outside portion of the template by gently pulling along the perforation Affix the mask to the front of the speaker using a piece of tape Fold the tape onto itself to form a double sided loop Affix t...

Page 21: ...does in a small room It is possible to turn the volume up so high that the ampli er runs out of power This creates clipping distortion which will make treble sound very harsh and unmusical When you he...

Page 22: ...RIPTION OF THE PROBLEM A FACTORY RETURN AUTHORIZATION NUMBER WILL BE SENT TO YOU DO NOT RETURN ANY UNIT WITHOUT FIRST RECEIVING WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION AND SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS FROM NILES IF THE ABOVE...

Page 23: ...99 999 Over 99 999 Occupation Arts Entertainment Business Owner Engineer Finance Accounting General Office Management Professional Sales Marketing Student Tradesperson Musical tastes Please check all...

Page 24: ...M a d e i n C h i n a 2005 Niles Audio Corporation All rights reserved Niles the Niles logos and Blending High Fidelity and Architecture are registered trademarks of Niles Audio Corporation All other...

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