Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI Thank you for choosing the SW300 12-inch, Powered, Subwoofer 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...
Page 3 - FEATURES AND BENEFITS; Keep these instructions; IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; CAUTION
NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI 2 FEATURES AND BENEFITS 12-INCH WOOFER WITH CARBON-FIBER-IMPREGNATED PAPER CONE AND BUTYL-RUBBER SURROUND The SW300 features a 12-inch long-throw, front-firing woofer with a Carbon-Fiber-Impregnated Paper Cone combined with a Butyl-Rubber Surround for maximum ...
Page 4 - TECH TIP; INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS
TECH TIP Wire size is expressed by its AWG (American Wire Gauge) number – the lower the number, the larger the wire. For example, 12 AWG is physically larger than 14 AWG. NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI 4 5 ADJUSTABLE LOW-PASS, HIGH-PASS, AND PHASE CONTROLS Variable low-pass and high-pass fi...
Page 5 - CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS; OPERATION CONTROLS; Figure 1; They function as follows:; THE BOUNDARY EFFECT
Figure 1. The SW300’s front panel contains the subwoofer’s operation controls. NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS OPERATION CONTROLS The SW300’s operation controls are located on the unit’s front panel, as shown in Figure 1 . They function as follows: 1. HIGH PASS Frequ...
Page 6 - SIGNAL CONNECTORS AND POWER CONTROLS; Figure 2; APPLICATIONS
Figure 2. The SW300’s rear panel contains the subwoofer’s signal connectors and power controls. NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI signals are present. When signals are absent, the SW300 will enter the standby mode. NOTE: THE ALWAYS ON AND MUSIC/VOLTAGE SENSE SETTINGS ARE ONLY ACTIVE AFTER (MA...
Page 7 - Optional; TWO SW300S AND SATELLITE LOUDSPEAKER SYSTEM; Figure 4; through; SW300 AND LINE-LEVEL CONNECTION TO SATELLITE; NOTE: ADJUST SETTING ON BOTH SW300 SUBS TO BE THE SAME
Figure 4. Stereo/dual subwoofer application Figure 3. Line level connections DO not use these when using the AUDIO IN ports Optional Second Subwoofer Home Theater Amplifier Niles SI-275 Amplifier L R Left & Right line level inputs Speaker level R L R L LFE Left & Right line level output SW300 ...
Page 8 - Speaker level connections
NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI SW300 TRIGGERS WIRING 12 13 SW300 AND SPEAKER-LEVEL CONNECTION TO SATELLITE LOUDSPEAKERS Figure 5. Speaker level connections Figure 6. Trigger connections DO not use these port when using the SPEAKER ports Control not used Position SET UP switch to the mode y...
Page 9 - FINISHING THE INSTALLATION; ADJUSTING THE FEET; Connect the SW300 according to your application (see; CHECKING PHASE ON THE SATELLITE LOUDSPEAKERS
NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI FINISHING THE INSTALLATION ADJUSTING THE FEET The SW300 is equipped with four adjustable spike feet, pre-installed with large, slip-on rubber covers. At the final placement site, adjust the feet/spikes as follows: • On hard floors (e.g., wood, tile, etc.), che...
Page 10 - SPEAKER OUT; INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE GRILLE
NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI CHECKING PHASE ON THE SATELLITE LOUDSPEAKERS Loudspeaker wire has two conductors. On applications with satellite loudspeakers, one conductor is attached to a component’s negative (–) terminal, while the other is attached to a component’s positive (+) terminal...
Page 11 - FCC INSTRUCTIONS TO THE USER; • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.; SPECIFICATIONS
NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI 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 re...
Page 12 - LIMITED WARRANTY; FOR THE NAME OF YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED NILES DEALER CONTACT:; Miss; WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD
20 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 TWO YEARS FROM DATE OF PURCHASE. THIS WARRANTY IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS AND LIMIT...