Page 2 - CONGRATULATIONS; or call us at; TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONGRATULATIONS Thank you for choosing Niles OS Indoor/Outdoor loudspeakers. 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 abo...
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
Patent Pending Integrated Woofer/Baffle Assembly Increases the woofer cone-area to cabinet-width ratio for enhanced bass output Interlaced Carbon Fiber Woofer Cone Reduces breakup and lowers distortion Butyl Rubber Woofer Cone Surround Damps resonance and provides exceptional durability Dispersion S...
Page 6 - TS GUIDE; PARTS GUIDE
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Page 7 - Figure 1
6 PA R TS GUIDE PARTS GUIDE Figure 1 OS .5 Parts Guide a. Mounting 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) j. Shelf Stand NOTE: Bracket and Shelf Stand are used depending upon installation requ...
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 loudspeakers connect to your receiver or a...
Page 9 - Figure 2; Figure 3
Recommended Amplifier Power For optimum performance, we recommend an amplifier with a power rating of: five(5) to one hundred (100) watts per channel for the 0S 5.5 loudspeaker; five (5) toone hundred twenty five (125) watts per channel for the OS 6.5 loudspeaker; five(5) to one hundred fifty (150) ...
Page 10 - Figure 4
When using more than one pair, it is usually best to alternate a left channel andthen a right channel, so that you have the best possible stereo coverage possible. The position of the loudspeakers and their surroundings play a very important rolein how a stereo image is created. You should experimen...
Page 11 - Figure 5; Figure 6
If possible, mount the loudspeakers between eight and twelve feet high. The lessthe downward angle of the loudspeaker, the further the sound will carry. If thesound is carrying into areas where you do not want sound, try pointing theloudspeakers more downward, this will reduce the amount of sound fu...
Page 12 - for attaching a custom bracket (; See Figure 7; Figure 7; The; OS loudspeaker; can be mounted three ways.
2. The safest and most secure way to mount the loudspeaker is by screwing it to the mounting surface using your own hardware (suitable for the surface you aremounting to) and the bracket supplied with the loudspeaker ( See Figure 7 ). 3. There is a threaded brass insert (1/4" – 20) on the back o...
Page 13 - INTING THE; PAINTING THE LOUDSPEAKER; Figure 8
The enclosure, the brackets, and the grilles of the loudspeaker can all be paintedto match the surroundings. Because we want you to preserve the acoustic qualitiesof the grille, please paint the grille according to the grille painting instructions.Make sure you pick a paint that is appropriate for t...
Page 14 - place of the grilles.; Painting the Cabinet, Bracket Knobs and Bracket; bracket doesn’t require a coat of primer.; Painting the Grille
2. Wipe off the 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. Make sureeverything is dry before masking. 3. Mask off the binding posts and the brass threaded inserts on the back panel with masking tape. 4. Ma...
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 After the grille dries, carefully fit the grille 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
16 Attaching the foot (if using the loudspeaker in a free standing mode) 1. Loosen the bracket knobs and remove the bracket from the loudspeaker. 2. Tighten the top knob so it does not vibrate. 3. Remove the bottom knob by unscrewing it from the cabinet. 4. Place the supplied shelf stand on the loud...
Page 18 - Safety First; Loudspeaker Phase
17 INST ALLA TION 5. Connect one stripped wire end to the black and one to the red terminal. Pay attention to the markings on the wire. Each loudspeaker wire must be connectedto the amplifier in the same way. 6. If required, attach the safety cable to the loudspeaker enclosure. See Safety First sect...
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 areindoors. You also frequently find yourself very far from the loudspeakers. It ispossible to turn the volume so h...
Page 20 - SPECIFICATIONS
OS 7.5 Loudspeaker RecommendedAmplifier Power 5W – 150W Nominal Impedance 8 ohms Frequency Response 60Hz – 23kHz +/-3dB Sensitivity 91dB for 2.83V pink noise Wiring Requirements Sixteen to eighteen gauge2-conductor (unshieldedor shielded) wire for runsup to eighty feet. Fourteengauge 2-conductor(uns...
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; 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...
