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Summary of Contents for SWA-500M

Page 1: ...INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR USE WITH NilES PASSIVE SUBWOOFERS SUBWOOFER AMPLIFIER SWA 500M ...

Page 2: ...most respected manufacturers of custom installation audio video components and accessories To see the complete line of Niles products visit us at www nilesaudio com TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 1 Important Safety Instructions 2 Features and Benefits 3 Cleaning 4 Installation Considerations 4 Connecting the SWA 500M 6 Controls and Connectors 7 Signal Connectors and Power Controls 8 Applications 1...

Page 3: ... give you that thunderous accurate bass that makes movies and music so enjoyable The SWA 500M uses the latest Class Dtechnology Class Damplifiers are beautifully efficient so you ll get a lot more power with less current Less input current reduces power supply size and generates less waste heat This process allows Class Damps like the SWA 500M to produce more power than amps of larger size As you ...

Page 4: ...des with one wider than the other Agrounding type plug has two blades and athird grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plug convenience receptacles and the point where they...

Page 5: ...onal amplifiers PERSONAL BASS CONTROL The SWA 500M s controls are located in the front and enable you to set the desired bass level according to your personal taste for music and movies Abass boost selector located on the back enables you to select afrequency to enhance the sound of the connected subwoofer s FLEXIBLE INSTALLATION MULTIPLE BASS CAPABILITY Whether you have alarge dedicated home thea...

Page 6: ...e amp s cover should not be obstructed When rack mounting the amplifier ensure good airflow and adequate ventilation 3 5 minimum open space around the unit If you are placing the SWA 500M inside acabinet be sure that the rear of the cabinet is open to fresh air for proper cooling If you are not rack mounting this amplifier make sure that it is placed on aflat level surface Never block the amplifie...

Page 7: ...ight of the amplifier from the bottom and carefully install the left and right lower rack ear screws first 3 Once the lower screws are completely installed you mayrelease the bottom ofthe amplifier to install the left and right upper rack earscrews last 4 Connect the amplifieraccording to the type ofsystem desired NOTE SEE APPLICATIONS STARTING ON PAGE 11 FOR DETAILED WIRING CONNECTIONS FOR YOUR A...

Page 8: ...r subwoofers s use an insulated 2 conductor loudspeaker wire see CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS on page 7 The SWA 500M gold plated 5 way binding posts will accept bare wire banana plugs and spade type plugs We recommend using aminimum of 16 gauge wire For wiring runs longer than 40 feet we recommend 14 gauge wire The SWA 500M s 5 way binding posts will accommodate up to 12 gauge wire directly Larger size...

Page 9: ...ter POWER Switch Use this control to power the SWA 500M On or Off 2 MUSIC MOVIE LEVEL and SETUP Controls Because bass levels will differ depending on whetheryou are watching amovie orlistening to music the SWA 500M includes MUSIC MOVIE LEVEL and SETUP Controls While listening to music push the SETUP switch to MUSIC and adjust the MUSIC LEVEL control to setyour desired bass level Similarly while li...

Page 10: ...APPLICATIONS STARTING ON PAGE 11 FOR DETAILED WIRING CONNECTIONS FOR YOUR APPLICATION 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 FOil CONTINUOUS A _ UTIUSfltUN 0 0 0 0 0 0 000 eeee ee I IIOTKTION AGAINST RISK FUSIIlE DE IIECHANCl DE Of FIRE lt l IAa ONlY WITH MEME 1YPE ETCAUIIER SAME 1YPE FUSE ro RAnNC 1151COffliCmcSN XX DONOTOfiN SERIALNUMBER 115QlaoootOC MS 7 12 Figure 7 Back Panel Control on the SWA 500M 1 12VPOWER...

Page 11: ...30 VOLTS AC OR DC TRIGGER SIGNAL WILL CHANGE OPERATION OVERTO THE MOVIE MODE IF THE SETUP SWITCH IS ALREADY SET TO MOVIE ATRIGGER SIGNAL HAS NO EFFECT SINCE THE MODE IS ALREADY SET TO MOVIE 4 SPEAKER switch Use this switch to select the number ofsubwoofers 1 or2 that are connected to the amplifier Be sure that it is set to the correctposition before turning on the amplifier or damage to the amplif...

Page 12: ...s use the loudspeaker level gold plated five way binding posts to connect loudspeaker level stereo audio signals to drive your front UR satellite loudspeakers These signals are routed through a fixed 100Hz 6 dB per octave high pass filter and the response will be contoured accordingly NOTE THERE WILL ONLY BE ASIGNAL ON THESE CONNECTIONS IF THE LOUDSPEAKER IN BINDING POSTS ARE USED 10 SubwooferAand...

Page 13: ...ENCY control NOTE Control does not function when using LFE input Adjust PHASE to integrate subwoofer sound with system Set switch to ON and adjust FREQUENCY to match low frequency cutoff of your satellite loudspeakers Alternate configuration Set switch to OFF to send full range audio to UR AUDIO OUT jacks Position SET UP switch to the mode you wish to adjust MUSIC OR MOVIE and adjust level control...

Page 14: ...t Subwoofer Set switch to ON and adjust FREQUENCY to match low frequency cutoff of your satellite loudspeakers Alternate configuration Set switch to OFF to send full range audio to UR AUDIO OUT jacks Left Right Line Level Output R Position SET UP switch to the mode you wish to adjust MUSIC OR MOVIE and adjust level controls per instructions I I Optional f 1NILES Nia Corpornion __ 2nd Subwoofer Opt...

Page 15: ...adjust MUSIC OR MOVIE and adjust level controls integrate subwoofer sound with system Home Theater Receiver Left Right loudspeaker Outputs L R per instructions I Optional ti JNILES SWA 500M Back Left Loudspeaker Right Loudspeaker 1st Subwoofer Figure 10 Connecting satellite loudspeakers 2nd Subwoofer Optional NILES AUDIO CORPORATION 1 800 BUY HIFI 13 ...

Page 16: ...SWA 500M AND SATELLITE LOUDSPEAKER SYSTEM WITH EXTERNAL POWER AND MODE TRIGGERS II Optio al Home Trigger Output Theater Receiver SWA 500M Back 0 Second SWA 500M Optional Figure 11 Trigger connection 14 ...

Page 17: ...e way 3 Turn on the home theater receiver and calibrate all loudspeakers in the system according to the receiver or surround processor manufacturer s instructions CALIBRATING THE SWA SOOM After installing the amplifier and making all the connections set up the SWA 500M by performing the following steps Performing these steps will maximize the SWA 500M s performance see CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS page...

Page 18: ...tones try moving the LOWPASS FREQUENCY control toward the lower frequencies Experiment with different frequency settings untilyou find one that sounds best Ifneeded readjust the MOVIELEVEL and MUSIC LEVEL controls see steps 3and 4 above 6 Continue listening to your favorite music and movie sources using the appropriate setting for LEVEL SETUP Try experimenting with the PHASE control untilyou find ...

Page 19: ...o one satellite loudspeaker will be playing out of phase with the other loudspeaker Apair of out of phase loudspeakers works against each other and the sound of the two playing together will be lacking in bass and sound phasey If you suspect the sound is not right and you cannot see any markings on the wire try this simple test 1 Stand halfway between the satellite loudspeakers 2 Play some music w...

Page 20: ...tors at both ends and test with ameter for ashort circuit If there is no short connect the two conductors at one end and test with ameter for continuity Speaker is not working Connect the speaker to achannel that plays another speaker Audio cable to input is bad Connect another cable that is known to be good Audio cable to the main inputs is bad Connect another cable that is known to be good PROBL...

Page 21: ... Pass Filter 12 dB per octave selectable switch Auto Turn on sensitivity 3 0mV 50 Hz input Input Sensitivity Rated Power 250 mV of input High Level Input Sensitivity Rate Power 3 volts of input Delay off time 15 20 minutes Power requirements 120 230 switchable internal AC Cord IEC Removable Two prong High Pot Test 2kV 2mA 60Hz 2 sec Variable Line Level Output High Pass 12dB Octave 3dB 60Hz Knob fu...

Page 22: ...TEN 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 BY SHIPPING SAME BY ITS USUAL SHIPPING METHOD FROM THE FACTORY ONL...

Page 23: ...tanApartment 0 45 000 59 999 OR B the product o Rent aHouse 0 60 000 74 999 o Custom Installer ORock o Electrician Are you interested in 0 75 000 99 999 o Other 0 99 999 150 000 o Friend receiving literature on 0 150 000 99 999 How didyou hear o Myself otherNiles products 0 99 999 200 000 about Niles o Yes ONo o Over 200 000 o Architect Developer Which factor s influenced Are there products o Cust...

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Page 25: ...here is no loose wiring Verify that any bare wire cables attached to binding posts are free of loose strands and are not able to make contact with other binding posts or any other part of the amplifier chassis A IMPORTANT Failure to follow these steps during installation could result in damage to the amplifier and or other equipment attached to the amplifier 1 800 BUY HIFI or 305 238 4373 www nlle...

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