Page 3 - INTRODUCTION; IN
INTRODUCTION The OS-10 marries unparalleled listening satisfaction with the freedom to listento music anywhere! You can use them indoors and outdoors (even on a boat).The extraordinary sonic performance of the OS-10 was achieved by harmoniz-ing unique and proprietary technology with the most advance...
Page 5 - or
Rigid, Acoustically Inert Enclosure The cabinet of the OS-10 is composed of mineral filled polypropylene. Thismaterial is extremely non-resonant. All you hear is the music. Low Diffraction Grill and Front Baffle The grill of the OS-10 has hundreds of precisely sized perforations, creating anacoustic...
Page 7 - PARTS GUIDE; Bracket Knob; S GUIDE; Figure 1 OS-10 Parts Guide
PARTS GUIDE a. Bracket b. Nail Hole c. Wire Hole d. Screw Hole e. Rubber Insert f. Bracket Knob g. Grill h. Cabinet i. Binding Posts j. Threaded Inserts a c e b b f i j d d h h g f PA R T S GUIDE 6 Figure 1 OS-10 Parts Guide
Page 8 - INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS; Tools and Materials Required; TECH TIP; Wire size is expressed by its AWG (American Wire; ALL
INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS Tools and Materials Required • A wire stripper• A pencil• A level (optional)• Three screws or bolts suitable for the mounting surface• The proper screwdriver for your mounting hardware• A drill bit of the right size and type• An electric drill Wiring The OS-10 connects to...
Page 9 - Figure 2; Wiring directly from a receiver or amplifier; Figure 3; Incorporating a volume control
Incorporating a Volume Control It’s possible to control the volume of the sound at the speaker location. Plan towire the system so that each pair of speakers has it’s own volume control. Nilesmakes a wide range of indoor and outdoor volume controls. Consult your localNiles dealer for more informatio...
Page 10 - Placing the OS-10 for the Best Sound Quality
Placing the OS-10 for the Best Sound Quality The OS-10’s dispersion pattern is very broad. The speaker is very sensitive andwill handle a lot of amplifier power. This allows good sound quality over anextremely large listening area. However, if a single pair is positioned to providecoverage of a very...
Page 11 - Mounting Methods; Figure 5; Placement for more bass output; Figure 6; Placement for
Make sure you are not blocking or reflecting the sound off of furniture or otherobjects. You should have a direct line of sight with the front of the speaker. Todetermine the best position, measure the distance between the ideal listeningposition and the wall you plan to mount the speakers on. Try t...
Page 12 - Figure 7 The OS-10 can be mounted three ways.; Nail Mounting
1. If the speaker is never going to be exposed to sudden accidental impacts,wind, waves or earthquakes you can simply hang it on a nail using the nailhole(s) of the bracket (See Figure 7). 2. The safest and most secure way to mount the speaker is by screwing it to themounting surface using your own ...
Page 13 - Figure 8; Removing the grill using a paper clip
PAINTING THE OS-10 The enclosure, the brackets, and the grills of the OS-10 can all be painted tomatch the surroundings. Because we want you to preserve the acoustic quali-ties of the grill, please paint the grill according to the grill painting instructions.Make sure you pick a paint that is approp...
Page 14 - to keep all handling of the freshly painted parts to a minimum.; Painting the Grill
2. Wipe off the other sides of the cabinet, the bracket, bracket knobs, and grill with a damp cloth. Do not touch or rub the speakers on the front baffle.Make sure everything is dry before masking. 3. Mask off the binding posts and the brass threaded inserts on the back panel with masking tape. 4. M...
Page 15 - Replacing the Grill
If you are using an applicator or brush and a can of paint, thin the paint first.Thick paint will tend to clog the grill holes. Replacing the Grill Carefully fit the grill into its recess so that it is barely in place. Starting with onecorner, go around the speaker, pushing the grill in a little bit...
Page 16 - INSTALLATION; Mounting the Bracket; sure to use all of the holes.; Drill pilot holes into the mounting surface.; bracket. Align the bracket so that the holes all line up.; Use your hardware to attach the bracket to the mounting surface.; INST
INSTALLATION Mounting the Bracket 1. Remove the bracket knobs and the bracket from the speaker. 2. Hold the bracket up to the mounting surface. The speaker can be mounted either horizontally or vertically. Hold the bracket so that the speaker wirefits through the large, circular wire hole in the bra...
Page 17 - Connecting the Speaker; of each conductor are free.; Speaker Phase
Connecting the Speaker 1. Separate the two conductors of the speaker wire so that at least two inches of each conductor are free. 2. Strip one half inch of insulation from the end of each conductor of the speaker wire. 3. If you have any connectors (gold pins or bananas) which you prefer to use, aff...
Page 18 - ness of the bass and the loudness of the sound.; Final Adjustments; speaker for the best sound.; Check that the entire installation is safe and secure.
3. Stand so you are the same distance from each speaker and listen to the rich- ness of the bass and the loudness of the sound. 4. Turn off the amplifier and reverse the connections on one speaker only. 5. Repeat the listening test with the same setting of the volume control. When the sound has a ri...
Page 19 - OPERATION; Listening at Higher Volumes
OPERATION Listening at Higher Volumes Outdoors there are no walls to reflect and contain the sound. It requires morepower to achieve a reasonable volume of sound outside than it does when youare indoors. You also frequently find yourself very far from the speaker. It ispossible to turn the volume so...
Page 20 - SPECIFICATIONS; SP
SPECIFICATIONS Recommended Amplifier PowerFive to one hundred watts per channel Nominal Impedance8 Ohms Frequency Response65 Hz to 21 kHz, plus or minus 3 dB (on axis) Sensitivity89 decibels for 1.83 volts of Pink Noise, measured at 1 meter on axis Wiring RequirementsSixteen to eighteen gauge 2-cond...
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______________________________________________________________________...
Page 23 - LIMITED WARRANTY; ARRANTY
LIMITED WARRANTY Niles Audio Corporation ("NILES") warrants its outdoor loudspeaker products to the originalpurchaser to be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for a period of twoyears from date of purchase. This Warranty is subject to the following additional condition...
Page 24 - Printed in Taiwan
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