Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
Congratulations! Thank you for choosing a Directed Soundfield Ceiling Mount Loudspeaker from Niles.With proper installation and operation, you'll enjoy years of trouble-free use. Niles manufactures the industry's most complete line of custom installation components and accessories for audio/video sy...
Page 3 - Introduction
2 Fea tur es and Bene fit s Introduction Features and Benefits Fully pivoting woofer and tweeter A pivoting woofer assembly can adjust upto 15° focusing bass and midrange tonesdirectly at the listening area for superbimaging and unparalleled clarity. Withinthe woofer assembly, the tweeter is housedi...
Page 4 - Easy Installation; Baffle; Fea
Easy Installation The DS8.3 and DS8.5 employ a bracket-less mounting system in existing ceilings.Simply cut a hole in the mounting surface,install the frame by tightening the fourm o u n t i n g “ d o g s ” v i a t h e f r o n t p a n e lscrews. The dogs first swivel 90°, thenclamp the loudspeakers ...
Page 5 - Recommended Amplifier Power; Ins; Figure 1; Installation Considerations; Figure 2
Recommended Amplifier Power For satisfactory performance, we recom-mend an amplifier with a power rating of10 to 150 watts for the DS8.3; 10 to 175w a t t s f o r t h e D S 8 . 5 . C u r i o u s l y , m o s ts p e a k e r s a r e n o t d a m a g e d b y l a r g e amplifiers but by small amplifiers. ...
Page 6 - Incorporating a Local Volume Control; Speaker Wire; Insulation Behind The Speaker; TECH TIP
Incorporating a Local Volume Control In a multiroom system there is one indis-pensible device for true convenience—alocal volume control. It enables you toadjust the volume of the loudspeakerswithout leaving the room. Plan to wire the system so that each pairof loudspeakers has its own volume con-tr...
Page 7 - The Boundary Effect; Speak; Figure 5; Figure 6
more “surround sound” effect. However,as you move the loudspeaker farther awayfrom the listener, both the reflected andthe direct sound will dissipate, requiringmore power from your surround soundamplifier channels. If the surround soundsystem you are using has a small five orten watt amplifier for ...
Page 9 - Figure 4; Loudspeaker Placement
6 Introduction A l t h o u g h t h e D S 8 . 3 a n d D S 8 . 5 h a v eextensive ability to compensate for unusualplacements with their unique pivotingwoofers, tweeters and acoustic fine-tuningswitches, placement is still the primarytool for satisfying your particular listeningneeds. In this section,...
Page 10 - Scheduling and Preparation; Drilling; Figure 7
Installation Fundamentals Running the Loudspeaker Wire in NewConstruction If you have doubts about whether you arecapable of installing a Niles ceiling mountloudspeakers, consult a Niles dealer orprofessional installer. They have specialtools, techniques, and experience to makethe impossible possibl...
Page 11 - Pulling the Cable
Try to line the holes up perfectly, becauseit makes pulling the wire much easier. Agood technique is to snap a chalk lineacross the face of the studs or against thebottom of the ceiling joists. Then workbackward so that you can always see theholes you have already drilled. Payingcareful attention to...
Page 12 - Figure 8
beside electrical wire for more than a fewfeet. Try to keep speaker wire running parallel to power cables at least three feetaway. To find exactly where an electricalcable is routed, try inspecting the inside ofthe wall by turning off the breaker for aparticular power outlet or switch, remov-ing the...
Page 14 - Insulating the Ceiling Cavity; Concealing Speaker Wire for a
Installation in New Construction Insulating the Ceiling Cavity If feasible, fill the ceiling cavity with insu-lation at this point . Mounting the New Construction Bracket The hole saving bracket enables a fasterand cleaner final installation of the loud-speaker. It forces the drywall installer tocut...
Page 16 - Final Ins
Final Installation in New or Existing Construction 1. If it is possible to lay a batt of insulation into the ceiling cavity do so. Rememberto use equal amounts of insulation foreach loudspeaker. 2. Check the position of the Impedance jumper on the crossover PC board.Choose the 4 ohm position if you ...
Page 18 - Loudspeaker Phase; Operation; Listening at Higher Volumes; Cleaning
17 Operation Loudspeaker Phase Loudspeaker wire has two conductors.One conductor is attached to the negative( - ) t e r m i n a l s a n d o n e c o n d u c t o r i sattached to the positive (+) terminals ofboth your loudspeaker and your amplifier.Usually, the wire is marked for your con-venience. Th...
Page 19 - Specifications
18 Specifica tions Specifications DS8.3 Driver Compliment 8” Injection molded polypropylenewoofer with butyl rubber surround in anintegrated patented pivoting mount, (15°pivot angle) 1" fluid-cooled ultra-wide dispersion silkdome tweeter in a patented low diffractionpivoting mount, (17° pivot an...
Page 20 - Limited Warranty; an
19 Limited Warranty Niles Audio Corporation (“NILES”) warrants its loudspeaker products to the original purchaserto be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for a period of five yearsfrom date of purchase. This Warranty is subject to the following additional conditions and limita...
Page 22 - WA R R A N T Y R E G I ST R AT I O N C A R D
DETACH HERE AND RETURN TO: Niles Audio Corporation Warranty Registration Dept. P .O. Box 160818 Miami, Florida 3 3 116 -0818 Model Purchased___________________________________ _________________________________________________ Serial Number_____________________________________________________________...
Page 23 - Printed in Brazil
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