Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; SPECIFIC; SPECIFICATIONS; .77V for 8Ω rated output
CONGRATULATIONS! Thank you for purchasing the Niles SI-245, one of the most flexible and conve-nient amplifiers ever offered. Like all Niles products, the SI-245 is built to thehighest standards of quality control and reliability. With proper installation andoperation, you'll enjoy years of trouble-...
Page 3 - TROUBLESHOO; INTRODUCTION; Systems Integration Amplifier
17 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (continued) SYMPTOM Hum from the speakers Amp will not turn on Bass sound is weak andthe stereo image is"phasey" or "blurry"sounding in one room POSSIBLE CAUSES AND TEST PROCEDURE Check for faulty cables, faulty source material, anungrounded phono system or a...
Page 4 - FEATURES AND BENEFITS; FEA; TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
FEATURES AND BENEFITS Real World Power The SI-245 delivers 45 watts per channel at 8 Ohms and 70 watts per channel at 4 Ohms. You’ll get tremendous bass and dynamics from every pair of speakers powered by an SI-245. Transparent Sound The audio circuitry of the SI-245 is constructed using the finest ...
Page 5 - OPERATION; OPERA; Limited two year parts and labor Warranty.
OPERATION Power Switch The front panel switch is a master or "vacation" power switch. No matter whichturn-on mode you have selected, the master power switch will turn off all cir-cuitry —including the sensing circuitry. If you will not be using the amplifier foran extended period of time, tu...
Page 6 - INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS; Placement; Figure 1; AC Power Plug
INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS Placement Place the SI-245 on a flat level surface like a table or shelf. It should be placedupright so that its weight rests on the four attached feet. Placing the weight of theamplifier on the rear or front panel for even an instant may result in damage tothe amplifier'...
Page 7 - The; Constant; - The master switch on the front panel
Line Level Audio Input CAUTION! THE AMPLIFIER MUST BE OFF WHENEVER YOU MAKE CHANGESTO THE INPUT CONNECTIONS. Cascade Audio Outputs The " Cascade Audio Outputs " enable you to connect another amplifier to your preamplifier output. The connectors are gold-plated RCA phono jacks. Connectthem to...
Page 8 - Multiple Speaker Loads; Speaker Wire Connections; All speaker wire connections must be made with the amplifier Off.; Bare Wire
Multiple Speaker Loads The SI-245 is stable into very low impedance loads. This means you can safelyoperate three pairs of 8 ohm speakers (a 2.67 ohm load) directly connected to theSI-245. Note that the SI-245 does not have on/off speaker switching built in.When the amplifier is on, so are all of th...
Page 9 - Cable and Wire; TECH TIP; INSTALLATION; Setting the Turn- On Mode Switch
INST ALLA TION CONSIDERA TIONS 8 Cable and Wire It will be easier to reconfigure or troubleshoot your system in the future if youlabel the cables and wires for their destination or source, rather than which ter-minal of the SI-245 they are connected to. The SI-245 connects to your preamp source via ...
Page 20 - I N S T A L L A T I O N & O P E R A T I O N G U I D E; Niles Audio; 3 0 V O L T 5 0 H z E x p o r t V e r s i o n
I N S T A L L A T I O N & O P E R A T I O N G U I D E B L E N D I N G H I G H F I D E L I T Y A N D A R C H I T E C T U R E ® Niles Audio Corporation www.nilesaudio.com 12331 S.W. 130 Street Miami, Florida 33186 Tel: (305) 238-4373 Fax: (305) 238-0185 © 2005 Niles Audio Corporation. All rights r...