Page 2 - CONGRATULATIONS; or call us at; TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONGRATULATIONS Thank you for choosing a Niles OS Indoor/Outdoor Loudspeaker. With properinstallation and operation, you’ll enjoy years of trouble-free use. Niles manufactures the industry’s most complete line of custom installationcomponents and accessories for audio/video systems. To learn more ab...
Page 3 - INTRODUCTION
Niles once again raises the bar. With our first OS Indoor/Outdoor models werevealed a radical new understanding of loudspeaker capabilities. Niles originalOS Indoor/Outdoor loudspeakers are constantly praised for their ability to deliverexemplary reliability and outstanding sound quality. These attr...
Page 4 - FEA
Stereo Input “Si” Design Plays both left and right channels to provide broad sound coverage and a stereoeffect from a single loudspeaker Patent Pending Integrated Woofer/Baffle Assembly Increases the woofer cone-area to cabinet-width ratio for enhanced bass output Mica-Filled Polypropylene Woofer Co...
Page 6 - TS GUIDE; PARTS GUIDE; Figure 1
5 PA R TS GUIDE PARTS GUIDE Figure 1 OS-5.3Si and OS-6.3Si Parts Guide a. Bracket b. Nail Hole c. Wire Hole d. Screw Hole e. Bracket Knob f. Grille g. Cabinet h. Binding Posts i. Threaded Insert (1/4"-20 Thread size) a d d b b c g g f e e d DS00427ACN_OS_3Si.qxp 12/20/04 5:51 PM Page 4
Page 8 - INST; INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS; TECH TIP
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 loudspeaker connects to your receiver or a...
Page 9 - Figure 2; Wiring directly from a receiver; Figure 3; Incorporating a volume control
Incorporating a Volume Control It’s possible to control the volume of the sound at the loudspeaker location. Plan towire the system so that each loudspeaker has it’s own volume control. Niles makesa wide range of indoor and outdoor volume controls. Consult your local Nilesdealer for more information...
Page 10 - Figure 4
Placing the OS Loudspeaker for the Best Sound Quality Traditionally, when using a pair of stereo loudspeakers, the listener will bepositioned directly between the left and right loudspeakers to achieve optimumstereo sound. However, in some applications this is not possible, especially whena large ar...
Page 11 - Figure 5; Placement for more bass output; Figure 6; Placement for
You can control the loudspeakers bass output by placement. This is called theboundary effect. You will get more bass response by mounting the OS loudspeakerdirectly to a wall or other flat surface (any boundary close to the loudspeaker willreinforce the bass frequencies). You can increase the bass o...
Page 12 - attaching a custom bracket (; See Figure 7; Figure 7; The; OS loudspeaker; can be mounted three ways.
3. There is a threaded brass insert (1/4" – 20) on the back of the OS loudspeaker for attaching a custom bracket ( See Figure 7 ). This allows you to position the loudspeaker at unusual angles or varying distances from the mounting surface. Safety First! Be careful to use hardware that is design...
Page 13 - INTING THE; PAINTING THE LOUDSPEAKER; Figure 8; Removing the grille using a paper clip
The enclosure, the brackets, and the grilles of the OS loudspeaker can all bepainted to match the surroundings. Because we want you to preserve the acousticqualities of the grille, please paint the grille according to the grille paintinginstructions. Make sure you pick a paint that is appropriate fo...
Page 14 - Painting the Cabinet, Bracket Knobs and Bracket; bracket doesn't require a coat of primer.; Painting the Grille
2. Wipe off the other sides of the cabinet, the bracket, bracket knobs, and grille with a damp cloth. Do not touch or rub the loudspeakers on the front baffle. Makesure everything is dry before masking. 3. Mask off the binding posts and the brass threaded inserts on the back panel with masking tape....
Page 15 - Replacing the Grille
14 PA INTING THE LOUDSPEAKER If you are using an applicator or brush and a can of paint, thin the paint first. Thickpaint will tend to clog the grille holes. To ensure a uniform appearance, paint thefront and back of the grille. Replacing the Grille Carefully fit the grille into its recess so that i...
Page 16 - See Figure 9; to use all of the holes.; INSTALLATION; Figure 9
15 INST ALLA TION Mounting the Bracket (if attaching the loudspeaker to a wall, ceiling, beam orother solid structure) 1. Loosen the bracket knobs and remove the bracket from the loudspeaker. 2. Hold the bracket up to the mounting surface. The loudspeaker can be mounted either horizontally or vertic...
Page 17 - Connecting the Loudspeaker; of each conductor are free.
Connecting the Loudspeaker 1. Separate the two conductors of each loudspeaker 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 loudspeaker wires. 3. If you have any connectors (gold pins or bananas) which you pref...
Page 18 - Check that the entire installation is safe and secure.; Loudspeaker Phase; Play some music with the amplifier or radio set to Mono.
17 INST ALLA TION 9. Tighten the bracket knobs using only your hands. Use of any power tools may over-tighten the knob, and strip the threads of the insert. 10. Check that the entire installation is safe and secure. Loudspeaker Phase Loudspeaker wire has two conductors. One conductor is attached to ...
Page 19 - OPERA; OPERATION
18 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 you are indoors. You also frequently find yourself very far from the loudspeaker. It ispossible to turn the volume so h...
Page 20 - SPECIFIC; SPECIFICATIONS
OS6.3Si Loudspeaker Recommended Amplifier Power 5W – 125W per channel Nominal Impedance 8 ohms per channel, wired in stereo or 4ohms with both channels wired together Frequency Response 75Hz – 21kHz +/-3dB Sensitivity 90dB for 2.83V pink noise Wiring Requirements Sixteen to eighteen gauge 2-conducto...
Page 22 - WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD
DET A CH HERE AND RETURN T O : Niles A udio Cor por ation W a rr anty R egistr ation Dept. P. O . Bo x 1 6081 8 Miami, Flor ida 33 11 6- 081 8 Model Purchased___________________________________ _______________________________________ Serial Number_____________________________________________________...
Page 23 - NILES AUDIO CORPORATION; Model; YEAR; YEAR 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 conditions and limitations...
Page 24 - Niles Audio Corporation
Niles Audio Corporation 12331 S.W. 130 Street Miami, Florida 33186 Tel: (305) 238-4373 Fax: (305) 238-0185 Printed in China ©2004 Niles Audio Corporation. All rights reserved. Niles reserves theright to change product specifications without notice. Niles, the Niles logoand Blending High Fidelity and...
