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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction 1

Features and Benefits

Installation Considerations

Loudspeaker Placement

Finishing the Installation

Operation 10

Specifications 11

Limited Warranty

Warranty Registration Card

Summary of Contents for StageFront Pro1770LCR

Page 1: ...I n s t a l l a t i o n G u i d e P r o f e s s i o n a l Q u a l i t y C o m p a c t L e f t C e n t e r R i g h t C h a n n e l L o u d s p e a k e r Pro1770LCR Pro2770LCR Pro1870LCR Pro2870LCR ...

Page 2: ... the industry s most complete 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 Installation Considerations 3 Loudspeaker Placement 4 Finishing the Installation 7 Operation 10 Specifications 11 Limited Warranty 12 Warranty...

Page 3: ...derous action sound in a movie Models ending in LCR are intended primarily for front channel left center right placement or wherever a monopole design is required Models that end in FX are designed for special effect placement StageFront models are the perfect choice wherever quality of sound is the most important consideration Pro2870LCR Stock Number FG01136 Pro2770LCR Stock Number FG01336 Pro187...

Page 4: ...se imaging regardless of placement and accommodates vertical or horizontal installations BOUNDARY GAIN COMPENSATION CONTROL Pro1870LCR Pro2870LCR models only Allows precise room matching VARIABLE MIDRANGE AND TREBLE CONTROLS Enables ﬁne tuning after installation 3dB CROSS BRACED CABINETS Provides the ultimate in rigidity and sound clarity BI AMP AND BI WIRE CAPABILITIES Optimizes tonal balance and...

Page 5: ...d 14 gauge wire Every StageFront Pro loudspeaker features gold plated ﬁve way binding posts that will accommodate up to 12 gauge wire directly Larger sizes can be accommodated via pin connectors NOTE THESE FIVE WAY BINDING POSTS CAN BE CONNECTED IN SEVERAL DIFFERENT WAYS E G BANANA PLUGS SPADE TERMINALS AND DIRECT WIRING When running wire inside walls or ceilings use special jacketed cable CL 2 or...

Page 6: ... best position measure the listening distance between the ideal listening position e g favorite chair or couch and the wall in which you plan to install the loudspeakers For stereo music applications try to place the loudspeakers so that they are equally distant from the listening spot and at least one half of the listening distance apart to maintain a large pleasant stereo image In home theater a...

Page 7: ...th the bass turned up you ll enjoy corner placement However if you listen with the tone controls at neutral try keeping the loudspeakers at least 2 or 3 feet from the boundaries of the room If this is not possible the Pro1870LCR and Pro2870LCR models feature a Boundary Compensation control to help correct any issues that this type of placement can cause PLACING THE STAGEFRONT LCR AS THE CENTER CHA...

Page 8: ...o2870LCR Pod rotated vertical position horizontal position Pro2870LCR Figure 3 Recommended loudspeaker center channel placement behind a perforated projection screen Figure 2 Placing the Stagefront LCR as the center channel loudspeaker above or below a TV Not Greater than 24 Not Greater than 24 Pro1770LCR Pro1770LCR Pro1770LCR Pro1770LCR Pod rotated tweeter up Pod rotated tweeter up Optional Place...

Page 9: ...r manufacturer s instructions BI WIRE AND BI AMP CHOICES Bi Wiring In a Bi Wired conﬁguration separate cables are connected from the ampliﬁer or receiver output terminals to the speaker input terminals for the tweeter midrange section and the woofers Be sure to remove the straps linking the two sets of input terminals on the speaker Your ampliﬁer and your loudspeakers may be damaged if you do not ...

Page 10: ...re Ribbed area you can feel on one conductor Different colors of metal wire on each conductor Fabric strand or string wound into one of the conductors Of course there are some wires that appear completely identical So be careful or you might make a connection mistake If you do one loudspeaker will be playing out of phase with the other loudspeaker A pair of out of phase loudspeakers Pro2870 LCR Pr...

Page 11: ...er features a variable Treble and Bass Controls The 1870LCR and 2870LCR models also feature Boundary Gain Compensation and Pod Level controls located on the front for acoustic ﬁne tuning after placement as shown in Figure 7 Adjust these controls as follows Ensure that the Treble and Midrange controls are set to Flat 0 dB If a Stagefront Pro LCR is placed in a room with highly reflective surfaces l...

Page 12: ...e remember to also check the settings of your receiver or processor if you cannot achieve satisfactory sound once you have tried adjusting the controls of the loudspeaker INSTALLING THE GRILLE If desired at each loudspeaker carefully ﬁt the grille to its cabinet Starting with one corner gently press the grille frame around the loudspeaker s edge pushing it in at each of the four recessed holes Whe...

Page 13: ...o 80 feet and 14 gauge speaker wire for runs up to 200 feet The connectors will accommodate 12 to 22 gauge wire Pro1870LCR Recommended Ampliﬁer Power 20 200 watts per channel Nominal Impedance 6 ohm nominal 3 2 ohm minimum Frequency Response 60Hz to 20kHz 3 dB Sensitivity 90 dB with 2 83 V pink noise input measured at 1 meter on axis Dimensions 11 W x 17 1 2 H x 15 3 8 D with grille Depth is 15 1 ...

Page 14: ...E SENT TO YOU DO NOT RETURN ANY UNIT WITHOUT FIRST RECEIVING WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION AND SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS FROM NILES IF THE ABOVE CONDITIONS ARE MET THE PURCHASER S SOLE REMEDY SHALL BE TO RETURN THE PRODUCT TO NILES IN WHICH CASE NILES WILL REPAIR OR REPLACE AT ITS SOLE OPTION THE DEFECTIVE PRODUCT WITHOUT CHARGE FOR PARTS OR LABOR NILES WILL RETURN A UNIT REPAIRED OR REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY B...

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Page 16: ...udio com 2006 Niles Audio Corporation All Rights Reserved Niles and the Niles logo are registered trademarks of Niles Audio Corporation Stagefront Home Theater Solutions is a trademark of Niles Audio Corporation All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners DS00508A ...

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