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Operation

1. 

Make sure the amplifier or receiver power is OFF and set

the volume to minimum.

2. 

If you are using a Niles speaker selection system in con-

junction with the HS-1D, locate the ON/OFF button which
corresponds to the HS-1D. Set it to the ON position.

3. 

Plug your headphones into the jack on the HS-1D.

4. 

Set the selector button on the HS-1D to the ON position

(button in).

5. 

Turn on the amplifier or receiver and select a source, such

as the tuner or CD player. 

6. 

Slowly turn up the amplifier or receiver volume and set it

to a comfortable (not maximum) listening level. Be careful
not to overdrive or "clip" your amplifier. If the sound
becomes muddy or distorted, you have reached the limit of
your amplifier's volume capability and should quickly reduce
the volume to avoid damaging your headphones. 

7. 

To turn off the headphones and select the speakers,

reduce the amplifier volume first, and then press the button
on the HS-1D.

Note:  

If the HS-1D is connected to a Niles volume control,

adjust the volume of the speakers or headphones using the
Niles control. If all the speaker pairs in your system are
equipped with Niles volume controls, you can leave the
amplifier or receiver volume(s) set at one position and use
the Niles controls exclusively.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Audio Power
Handling

250 Watts/channel
continuous power
(RMS)

Mounting

In-wall, requires single-
gang electrical box at
least 2 

1/2

" deep,

Decora-style face plate

Wiring Requirements

Individual runs of 
2-conductor speaker
wire, 14-22 gauge

Unit Dimensions

1/16

" wide  x  2 

5/8

"

high

Face Plate Dimensions

Decora wall plate;

3/4

” wide  x  4

1/2

high 

Depth Behind Plate

1/2

Summary of Contents for HS-1D

Page 1: ...HS 1 D I N S T A L L A T I O N O P E R A T I O N G U I D E NILES M O D E L HS 1D SPEAKER HEADPHONE SELECTOR HS 1 D...

Page 2: ...le Decora style inserts for fast easy color change Inserts and buttons sold separately are available in a variety of colors Safely reduces amplifier signal to the proper level for head phones Self cle...

Page 3: ...d types 1 8 to 1 4 plug adapter may be required May be used with 4 6 or 8 ohm speaker systems Ideal for both home and commercial sound installations Only screwdriver and wire stripper required for ins...

Page 4: ...nstallation you must choose between a stan dard light switch plaster ring p ring or a standard 18 cu in or larger electrical box Suitable p rings and electrical boxes are available from your Niles dea...

Page 5: ...specific CL fire rating such as CL 2 or CL 3 Consult your Niles deal er building contractor or local building and inspection department if unsure about which type of wire is best for your application...

Page 6: ...stall it in a separate metal electrical box ground the box to the electrical system ground and route the speaker wires several feet away from the electrical wiring Changing the Color of the HS 1D The...

Page 7: ...so that it is facing you Insert the two bottom tabs into the bottom slots first followed by the two tabs on the top Snap the insert into place by carefully pressing on the front of the insert 5 Locat...

Page 8: ...R R S S E E L L E E C C T T O O R R a Electrical Box b Speaker Wire c HS 1D Headphone Speaker Selector supplied d Snap on Color Insert supplied e Button supplied f Device Screws 2 supplied g Decora Fa...

Page 9: ...re no frayed ends Insert each wire into the appropriate hole on the connector blocks secure the wiring to the connectors by tightening the small connector screws Be certain that proper phasing is obse...

Page 10: ...R YOU MAY DAMAGE THE COVER PLATE Line up all the screws in the same direction for a finished look NOTE Certain old work or retro fit boxes such as the Carlon B225R have a plastic lip which interferes...

Page 11: ...me to avoid damaging your headphones 7 To turn off the headphones and select the speakers reduce the amplifier volume first and then press the button on the HS 1D Note If the HS 1D is connected to a N...

Page 12: ...1 S W 130 Street Miami Florida 33186 Tel 305 238 4373 Fax 305 238 0185 NILES 1999 Niles Audio Corporation Niles and the Niles logo are registered trademarks of Niles Audio Corporation Decora is a regi...

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