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Page 2 - Thank you for choosing your new Niles; StageFront Home Theater SolutionsTM Pro15SW; . With proper installation and; TABLE OF CONTENTS

CONGRATULATIONS! Thank you for choosing your new Niles StageFront Home Theater Solutions™ Pro15SW 15-inch High-Power Home Theater Powered Subwoofer . With proper installation and operation, you should enjoy years of trouble-free use. Niles manufactures the industry’s most complete line of custom ins...

Page 3 - INTRODUCTION

1 INTRODUCTION The Niles StageFront Pro15SW 15-inch High-Power Home Theater Powered Subwoofer is expressly designed for superior sonic quality in home theater and multi-channel music bass reinforcement applications. It employs advanced technology components that extract powerful bass in recorded mus...

Page 4 - CAUTION; IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

2 CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS I N S I D E . R E F E R S E RV I C I N G T O Q U A L I F I E D S E R V I C E P E R S O N N E L . The lightning ﬂ ash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user...

Page 5 - FEATURES AND BENEFITS; ,000 WATT ADVANCED DIGITAL AMPLIFIER; surround; GOLD PLATED STEREO RCA LINE-LEVEL AND LOUDSPEAKER-LEVEL INPUTS

3 FEATURES AND BENEFITS 15-INCH INTERLACED CARBON-FIBER WOOFER WITH CAST ALUMINUM FRAME AND BUTYL-RUBBER SURROUND The Pro15SW’s long-throw front-ﬁ ring 15” woofer creates deep authoritative bass at sustained output levels. 1,000 WATT ADVANCED DIGITAL AMPLIFIER Niles uses the latest digital technolog...

Page 7 - INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS; RCA CABLE; on; LOUDSPEAKER WIRE; CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS; on page; RUNNING WIRES IN WALLS OR CEILINGS

5 INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS RCA CABLE For line-level connections, use high-quality RCA cables that feature low impedance, double shielding and gold-plated connectors (see CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS on page 7 ). Consult your local Niles dealer for their recommendations. LOUDSPEAKER WIRE Use 2-conducto...

Page 9 - OPERATION CONTROLS; Figure 3; Figure 3

,%6%, ,/70!33 '3&26&/$: '3&26&/$: -/6)% -/6)% -53)# -53)# 3%450 0(!3% ()'(0!33 0/ 0'' (Z(Z (Z(Z (Z (Z Figure 3 . The Pro15SW’s front panel contains the subwoofer’s operation controls. 4 1 2 3 5 7 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS OPERATION CONTROLS The Pro15SW’s operation controls are loc...

Page 10 - SIGNAL CONNECTORS AND POWER CONTROLS; Figure 4; NOTE: SEE APPLICATIONS STARTING ON PAGE; FIGURE 9; ON PAGE

Figure 4. The Pro15SW’s rear panel contains the subwoofer’s signal connectors and power controls. 1 3 2 4 5 6 8 9 7"$%$ 7%$N" 7"$%$ 7%$N" 4:45&.0/0'' */ 065 .07*&.0%& */ 065 1SP 48 "-8":4 0/ .64*$ 70-5"(& 4&/4& 53*((&34 7_);8 5"-7'037*/1655...

Page 11 - FIGURE 3; NOTE: DO NOT USE THESE CONNECTIONS WHEN USING THE LINE-LEVEL INPUTS.

9 NOTE: ON THE FRONT PANEL IF SETUP (SEE FIGURE 3 ON PAGE 7 ) SWITCH IS SET TO MUSIC, A 3 TO 30 VDC (OR VAC) TRIGGER SIGNAL WILL CHANGE OPERATION OVER TO THE MOVIE MODE. IF THE SETUP SWITCH IS ALREADY SET TO MOVIE, A TRIGGER SIGNAL HAS NO EFFECT, SINCE THE MODE IS ALREADY SET TO MOVIE. NOTE: FOR A H...

Page 12 - Line level connections; APPLICATIONS; Figures 5; through; PRO15SW IN A TYPICAL THEATER INSTALLATION; Optional

Figure 5. Line level connections Do NOT use these when using the AUDIO IN ports Home Theater Receiver Loudspeaker level R L LFE Left & Right line level output Pro15SW Back Refer to Trigger Wiring section LFE Output Set switch to ON and adjust FREQUENCY to match low frequency cutoff of your satel...

Page 13 - Connecting satellite loudspeakers

Figure 6. Connecting satellite loudspeakers Set switch to ON and adjust FREQUENCY to match low frequency cutoff of your satellite loudspeakers. Alternate conﬁ guration: Set switch to OFF to send full range audio to L/R AUDIO OUT jacks. Position SET UP switch to the mode you wish to adjust MUSIC OR M...

Page 14 - TWO PRO15SWS AND SATELLITE LOUDSPEAKER SYSTEM; NOTE: ADJUST SETTING ON BOTH PRO15SW SUBS TO BE THE SAME; Stereo/dual subwoofer application

Set switch to ON and adjust FREQUENCY to match low frequency cutoff of your satellite loudspeakers. Alternate conﬁ guration: Set switch to OFF to send full range audio to L/R AUDIO OUT jacks. Position SET UP switch to the mode you wish to adjust MUSIC OR MOVIE and adjust level controls per instructi...

Page 15 - Loudspeaker level connections

,%6%, ,/70!33 '3&26&/$: '3&26&/$: -/6)% -/6)% -53)# -53)# 3%450 0(!3% ()'(0!33 0/ 0'' (Z(Z (Z(Z (Z (Z Figure 8. Loudspeaker level connections Do NOT use these port when using the Loudspeaker ports Niles SI-2125 Left satellite loudspeaker L R Loudspeaker level outputs Pro15SW Bac...

Page 16 - Trigger connections

14 PRO15SW AND SATELLITE LOUDSPEAKER SYSTEM WITH EXTERNAL POWER AND MODE TRIGGERS Figure 9. Trigger connections When using the system trigger, set this switch to MUSIC/ VOLTAGE SENSE To other Home theater equipment that is to be triggered on when Movie mode is active. Refer to system audio wiring se...

Page 17 - FINISHING THE INSTALLATION; ADJUSTING THE FEET; adjust the rubber feet one at a time until the cabinet is level.; CONNECTING THE PRO15SW; TO THE BLACK POST. IF YOU ARE UNSURE OF WIRE POLARITY, SEE THE SECTION,; amplifier) and satellite loudspeakers in the same way.; SETTING UP THE PRO15SW

15 FINISHING THE INSTALLATION ADJUSTING THE FEET The Pro15SW is equipped with four adjustable spike feet that include large slip-on rubber covers. At the ﬁ nal placement site adjust the feet/spikes as follows: ■ On hard floors (e.g., wood, tile, etc.), check the Pro15SW’s stability and if needed, ad...

Page 18 - CHECKING PHASE ON THE SATELLITE LOUDSPEAKERS; Stripe on one wire

16 ■ HIGH PASS FREQUENCY control (if applicable) = 160 Hz (or value recommended by satellite loudspeaker manufacturer) ■ HIGH PASS ON/OFF switch = ON ■ LEVEL SETUP switch = MUSIC ■ MUSIC LEVEL control = 5 ■ MOVIE LEVEL control = 5 ■ LOW PASS FREQUENCY control = 120 Hz ■ PHASE control = 0° 3. While p...

Page 19 - INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE GRILLE

17 Of course, there are some wires that appear completely identical. So be careful, or you might make a connection mistake. If you do, one satellite loudspeaker will be playing “out-of-phase” with the other loudspeaker. A pair of out-of-phase loudspeakers works against each other, and the sound of t...

Page 20 - SPECIFICATIONS

18 SPECIFICATIONS Driver Complement 15-inch Interlaced Carbon-Fiber Woofer with Cast Aluminum Frame and Butyl-Rubber Surround Ampliﬁ er Power 1,000 Watts (rms) at less than 1% distortion Frequency Response 25 to 125 Hz, +/- 3 dB Power Requirements 120 Vac, 60Hz or 220-240 Vac, 50-60Hz Overall Dimens...

Page 21 - FCC INSTRUCTIONS TO THE USER; Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

19 FCC INSTRUCTIONS TO THE USER This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment...

Page 22 - LIMITED WARRANTY; FOR THE NAME OF YOUR NE AREST AUTHORIZED NILES DE ALER CONTACT:

20 LIMITED WARRANTY NILES AUDIO CORPOR ATION (“NILES”) WARR ANTS ITS PASSIVE LOUDSPE AKER PRODUCTS ( THOSE NOT REQUIRING AC OR BAT TERY POWER) TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER TO BE FREE OF MANUFACTURING DEFECTS IN MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE YE ARS FROM DATE OF PURCHASE. THIS WARR ANT Y ...

Page 23 - Miss; WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD

21 Model Purchased _________________________________________________________ Serial Number ___________________________________________________________ Date Purchased (month/day/year) _____________________________________________ Dealer Name and Location ______________________________________________...