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Page 3 - INTRODUCTION; ROD

INTRODUCTION The RS6 series of weatherproof rock loudspeakers are designed to provideunparalleled listening satisfaction and GeoRealistic™ styling. The extraordinarysonic performance of the RS6 was achieved by harmonizing Niles' unique andproprietary technology with advances in cabinet assembly tech...

Page 6 - INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS; ALL; Figure 1 Stereo Coverage 4 speakers

INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS Tools and Materials Required• A wire stripper• 1/2" PVC conduit (optional)• PVC conduit glue and cleaner (optional)• PVC cutting tool• Trench digger or shovel• Tube of silicon sealant (optional)• Cable (length and type determined by installation site – see “Choosing t...

Page 7 - Table 1 Spacing Rules

Figure 1 shows how this would work for a square area of 35 feet by 25 feet a n d u s i n g s t e r e o s i g n a l s . U s i n g o u r s p a c i n g r u l e s a s s h o w n i n T a b l e 1 , leads to the need for four loudspeakers. The loudspeaker coverage pattern is shown in the diagram. Figure 2 s...

Page 8 - Figure 3 Mono Coverage 4 speakers

Figure 3 shows the difference in coverage area using the spacing rules for monosignals. Using the same four speakers as we did in Figure 1, we can increase our coverage area from 875 square feet (81.3 sq. meters) to 1400 square feet (130.1 sq. meters), simply by using a mono source. The trade off in...

Page 9 - Figure 4 One Zone Volume Control Wiring

• You will need 2-conductor speaker cable that clearly identifies each conductor in the cable. If burying your cable in the ground is required, use cable rated fordirect burial or run cable through PVC pipe. Always use moisture resistant cable. • After calculating the length of cable needed for each...

Page 10 - Figure 5 Two Zone Volume Control Wiring

Volume controls provide flexibility and customization to make the system reliableand easy to use. Consult your local Niles’ dealer for more information about usingvolume controls. Recommended Amplifier PowerWe recommend an amplifier with a power rating of ten to one hundred fifty wattsper channel fo...

Page 11 - INSTALLATION; Perform steps 1 and 2 on the RS6’s connection cable.

INSTALLATION Run the speaker cableDetermine the location of the amplifier that will power the loudspeakers. Theamplifier should be located in an area that protects it from the weather. Refer to theamplifier installation instructions to ensure that the amplifier is not located in anarea that does not...

Page 12 - amplifier speaker cable’s conductor.; INST; Figure 6 Speaker wire preparation

4. Connect one stripped end of the speaker cable coming from the amplifier to the RS6 connection cable’s red wire. To connect the two wires, twist the strippedends of the wire together and screw down the wire nut on the twisted wires. Thematerial inside the wire nut will protect the stripped ends of...

Page 14 - Figure 7 Bottom of Loudspeaker; Looping Through; Figure 10 Security Cable after Looping

Installing the Security Bracket and Cable 1. With the loudspeaker in the proper location per the layout, turn the loudspeaker over so the bottom of the loudspeaker is facing you, as shown in Figure 7. 2. Take the nylon security cable, supplied with the loudspeaker and fold it in half. Using the midd...

Page 15 - around the security eyelet is tightened as shown in Figure 11.; Figure 12 Security Stake; Attachment to Cable; Figure 11 Security Cable; Connected and Tightened; Figure 13 Security Stake; Driven into Ground

4. Pull the ends of the security cable with the loops as tight as you can until the knot around the security eyelet is tightened as shown in Figure 11. 5. Feed the Security Stake through the loops at the end of the security cable and insure that they are inserted into the cable holder provided at th...

Page 17 - Figure 14 Upgraded Security Attachment

Final AdjustmentsNow that the loudspeaker’s phase, operation and security is assured, there are somefinal steps to ensure that the loudspeakers installation is complete and that they areused at there full potential. 1. Cover any trenches or wires that are still open or exposed. 2. Point the loudspea...

Page 18 - OPERATION; OPERA

OPERATION Listening at Higher VolumesOutdoors there are no walls to reflect and contain the sound and typically the ambient noise level is louder. This causes the system to require more power to achieve a reasonable listening level than it does when you are listening indoors.In addition, you are fre...

Page 19 - SPECIFICATIONS; Nominal Impedance; Wire Gauge

SPECIFICA TIONS 18 SPECIFICATIONS Recommended Amplifier Power10 to 150 Watts Nominal Impedance 8 Ohms Frequency Response60 Hz to 21 kHz Sensitivity89 decibels for 2.83 Volts RMS of Pink Noise, measured at 1 Meter on Axis Wiring Requirements2-conductor direct burial cable at the following sizes depen...

Page 20 - NOTES

NOTES _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ ______...

Page 22 - WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD

DETACH HERE AND RETURN TO: Niles Audio Corporation Warranty Registration Dept. P .O. Box 160818 Miami, Florida 33 11 6- 0818 Model Purchased_______________________________________ ________________________________________ Serial Number (if applicable)__________________________________________________...

Page 23 - YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY; ARRANTY

5 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Niles Audio Corporation ("NILES") warrants its rock loudspeaker products to the originalpurchaser to be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for a period of fiveyears from date of purchase.This Warranty is subject to the following additional condi...

Page 24 - Printed in China