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Thank you for choosing HDFX High-Deﬁnition, Side-/Rear-Channel Effects, In-Wall Loudspeakers from Niles. With proper installation and operation, you should enjoy years of trouble-free use. Niles manufactures the industry’s most complete line of custom installation components and accessories for audi...

Page 5 - Figure 1; . Mounting an HDFX vertically into a wall.; INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS

NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI 3 Bracket New Construction Wings Frame Loudspeaker Bafﬂe Acoustic Fine Tuning Controls Grille Figure 1 . Mounting an HDFX vertically into a wall. INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS DS00421ACN_HDFX.indd 5 5/6/05 5:04:55 PM

Page 6 - OPERATION

TOOLS AND PRECAUTIONS We recommend using the following tools to install an HDFX loudspeaker: • Electric drill with 1/4- and 1/2-inch drill bits, and a 1-inch flat drill bit (for drilling through studs) • Keyhole or drywall saw • Stiff wire, fish tape, or glow rods (for routing cables) • Phillips scr...

Page 7 - TECH TIP; Wire size is expressed by its AWG (American

NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI LOUDSPEAKER WIRE Use 2-conductor loudspeaker wire when connecting loudspeakers to your receiver or ampliﬁer. For most applications, we recommend using 16- or 18-gauge wire. For wiring runs longer than 80 feet, we recommend 14-gauge wire. The spring-loaded ter...

Page 8 - LOUDSPEAKER PLACEMENT; LOUDSPEAKER; PLACEMENT FOR HOME THEATER REAR APPLICATIONS; SETTING THE BIPOLE/DIPOLE MODE

LOUDSPEAKER PLACEMENT NOTE: THE NILES HDFX LOUDSPEAKER IS DESIGNED FOR USE IN SIDE- OR REAR-CHANNEL APPLICATIONS ONLY. FOR FRONT-OR CENTER-CHANNEL APPLICATIONS, WE RECOMMEND USING A NILES HDLCR OR HDLCR BX LOUDSPEAKER PLACEMENT FOR HOME THEATER REAR APPLICATIONS In home theater, the goal is to repro...

Page 10 - Two pairs of HDFX loudspeakers

THE BOUNDARY EFFECT Placing a loudspeaker in a corner can powerfully affect the way a listener perceives bass response. Known as the boundary effect, placing loudspeakers close to a wall/ceiling boundary or near a corner-wall boundary will emphasize certain bass frequencies, while canceling others. ...

Page 11 - INSTALLATION FUNDAMENTALS; RUNNING THE LOUDSPEAKER WIRE IN NEW; OBSERVE SAFETY FIRST!; • Avoid drilling near nails – they ruin bits and can cause injury.; SCHEDULING AND PREPARATION; • Never run loudspeaker wire into the same J-box as electrical cable.

NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI INSTALLATION FUNDAMENTALS RUNNING THE LOUDSPEAKER WIRE IN NEW CONSTRUCTION IMPORTANT: IF YOU HAVE DOUBTS ABOUT WHETHER YOU ARE CAPABLE OF INSTALLING A NILES WALL-MOUNT LOUDSPEAKER, PLEASE CONSULT A NILES DEALER OR PROFESSIONAL INSTALLER. THEY HAVE SPECIAL TOO...

Page 12 - ABOUT DRILLING; Figure 5; IMPORTANT: DO NOT DRILL THROUGH A GLU-LAM OR; • Try to line the holes up perfectly, because it makes; PULLING THE CABLE; Installing a nail

RUNNING THE LOUDSPEAKER WIRE IN NEW CONSTRUCTION (CONTINUED) ABOUT DRILLING Use a bit that is large enough for the wires you plan to run. This is an important consideration, since you may be drilling a lot of holes. Here are some additional tips: • We recommend using an auger bit for rough-in wiring...

Page 13 - CONCEALING LOUDSPEAKER WIRE; ABOUT INTERIOR WALLS; Figure 6

NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI 11 CONCEALING LOUDSPEAKER WIRE ABOUT INTERIOR WALLS Interior walls in almost all North American residences are hollow, so they are easy installation sites for ﬂush mounting loudspeakers and routing new loudspeaker cable in the house. Looking at a painted wall...

Page 14 - PLANNING THE LOUDSPEAKER WIRE ROUTE; Figure 7

CONCEALING LOUDSPEAKER WIRE (CONTINUED) PLANNING THE LOUDSPEAKER WIRE ROUTE (CONTINUED) To ﬁnd exactly where an electrical cable is routed, try inspecting the inside of the wall by turn-ing off the breaker for a particular power outlet or switch, removing the cover plate and switch or receptacle, an...

Page 15 - Figure 9; STALLING A BRACKET; Example of a

NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI OTHER POSSIBLE LOUDSPEAKER WIRE ROUTES INCLUDE: • Under-the-carpet runs using flat loudspeaker wires. • Heating and air conditioning vents used as wire raceways for plenum-rated wire. NOTE: CHECK YOUR LOCAL BUILDING CODES, SINCE SOME MUNICIPALITIES REQUIRE CO...

Page 16 - NEW CONSTRUCTION: INSTALLING A BRACKET; INSTALLING THE BRACKET; the bracket sides, as shown in; The hole-saving brackets include

NEW CONSTRUCTION: INSTALLING A BRACKET The hole-saving bracket enables a faster and cleaner ﬁnal installation of the loudspeaker. It forces the drywall installer to cut out the loudspeaker hole for you and provides wire ties for the loud-speaker wire, reducing the risks of accidental loss or movemen...

Page 17 - The loudspeaker; CONCEALING LOUDSPEAKER WIRE FOR A FUTURE; carefully mark the exact location of the wire on a set of plans.; EXISTING CONSTRUCTION: INSTALLING A BRACKET; Cut a foot-long piece of coat hanger and bend it to

NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI Figure 12. The loudspeaker wire is looped and hung on two nails attached to the joists, securing it for future use. Be sure to note the location on house plans. CONCEALING LOUDSPEAKER WIRE FOR A FUTURE INSTALLATION 1. Attach the loudspeaker wire in a loop bet...

Page 19 - FINISHING THE INSTALLATION; PAINTING THE GRILLE AND FRAME; Paint each grille and let it dry before installation.; INSTALLING THE FRAME; you so that its front edge slides into the hole and stops in place.; Installing the

NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI FINISHING THE INSTALLATION PAINTING THE GRILLE AND FRAME After drywall is up, each HDFX frame and grille may be painted without the need for primer. For best results, use a spray gun or airless sprayer, thin the paint to prevent clogging of the grille holes, ...

Page 20 - CONNECTING AND INSTALLING THE LOUDSPEAKER; appropriate conductor, and then release the lever, as shown in

CONNECTING AND INSTALLING THE LOUDSPEAKER 1. At each loudspeaker, separate the loudspeaker wire so that at least 2 inches of each conductor are free. Strip away 1/4 inch of insulation from each loudspeaker wire. 2. On each set of loudspeaker connectors, press down the spring-loaded lever, insert the...

Page 21 - CHECKING LOUDSPEAKER PHASE; Inserting the loudspeaker

NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI IMPORTANT: WHEN INSTALLING THE LOUDSPEAKERS IN THE CEILING, OR IF THE INSTALLATION IS IN AN EARTHQUAKE ZONE, WE RECOMMEND USING THE ENCLOSED SHEET METAL SCREWS TO SECURE THE BAFFLE TO THE FRAME AS FOLLOWS: a. Locate the dimples on the front baffle. b. Place t...

Page 22 - Stand halfway between the loudspeakers.; SETTING THE BIPOLE/DIPOLE MODE; recordings that equally emphasize front and surround sounds.

CHECKING LOUDSPEAKER PHASE (CONTINUED) 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 works against each...

Page 23 - SETTING THE DIRECT/DIFFUSE SOUND FIELD BALANCE; Each HDFX also includes a companion FX/CUT control (see; ACOUSTIC FINE TUNING; • If an HDFX is placed near a boundary, use the; INSTALLING THE GRILLE; The HDFX includes

NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI SETTING THE DIRECT/DIFFUSE SOUND FIELD BALANCE Each HDFX also includes a companion FX/CUT control (see Figure 18 ) that allows adjustment of the direct/diffuse sound ﬁeld balance to provide realistic effects regardless of room size. • In large rooms (where th...

Page 24 - LISTENING AT HIGHER VOLUMES; REMOVING THE GRILLE AND LOUDSPEAKER; REMOVING THE GRILLE; Removing the HDFX

OPERATION LISTENING AT HIGHER VOLUMES Achieving a reasonable volume of sound in a large room requires more ampliﬁer power than it does in a small room. It is possible to turn the volume up so high that the ampliﬁer runs out of power. This creates “clipping” distortion, which will make treble sound v...

Page 25 - SPECIFICATIONS

NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI SPECIFICATIONS Recommended Ampliﬁer Power Nominal Impedance 10 to 150 watts per channel 8 ohms Frequency Response Sensitivity 65 Hz to 21 kHz, +/- 3 dB 88 dB with 2.83 V pink noise input, measured at 1 meter on axis Frame Dimensions Hole Cut-Out Dimensions 8-...

Page 26 - LIMITED WARRANTY; FOR THE NAME OF YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED NILES DEALER CONTACT:

LIMITED WARRANTY NILES AUDIO CORPORATION (“NILES”) WARRANTS ITS LOUDSPEAKER PRODUCTS TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER TO BE FREE OF MANUFACTURING DEFECTS IN MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE YEARS FROM DATE OF PURCHASE. THIS WARRANTY IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS AND LIMITAT...

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WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD Model Purchased_________________________________________________________ Serial Number___________________________________________________________ Date Purchased (month/day/year)_____________________________________________ Dealer Name and Location__________________________...