Manuel d'utilisation / d'entretien du produit HD6 du fabricant Niles Audio
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Congr at ulations! Thank you for choosing a High Definition In-Wall 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 com- ponents and accessories for audio/video systems.
F eat ur es and Benefit s Injection Molded TCC (Talc, Carbon and Ceramic) Woofer with Butyl Rubber Surround Vented Pole Piece, Vented Pole Piece and Custom Debris Screen The Niles High Definition seri.
No-Strip Speaker Terminal Niles patented No-Strip terminal enables speakers to be connected without strip- ping the speaker wire. No-Strip terminals eliminate fumbling with wire strippers and input terminals.
Ins t allation C onsider ations Recommended A mplifier Power For satisfactory performance, we recom - mend an amplifier with a power rating of ten to one hundred watts for the HD5; and ten to one hundred twenty-five watts for the HD6, and ten to one hundred fifty watts for the HD8 and HD8.
amplifier to the volume control and then from the volume control to the speaker. Speaker Wire Use 2-conductor speaker wire when con - necting H D speakers to your receiver or amplifier . For most applications, we rec- ommend you use 1 6 or 1 8 gauge stranded wire.
6 Speak er Placemen t Placement for Critical Listening If you like to imagine that the band or orchestra is playing in front of you as you listen to music, or you are very conscious of clarity, detail and the textures of the individ- ual instruments, you are a critical listener.
The Boundary Effect Corners can affect the bass response of the speaker powerfully! This is called the boundary effect. Y ou will emphasize par- ticular bass frequencies and cancel out other bass frequencies when you place speakers close to the wall/ceiling bound- ary or a corner wall boundary .
soundtrack to envelope you in the envi - ronment on screen. They will place back- ground music, rain sounds, traffic noise, etc. on the “surround” soundtrack.
Ins ta llation F undament als Running the Speaker Wire in New Construction If you have doubts about whether you are capable of installing a Niles HD loud- speaker in your walls, consult a Niles dealer or professional installer. They have special tools, techniques, and experience to make the impossible possible.
Try to line the holes up perfectly, because it makes pulling the wire much easier. A good technique is to snap a chalk line across the face of the studs or against the bottom of the ceiling joists. Then work backward so that you can always see the holes you have already drilled.
Identify where all of your electrical, phone, and TV wiring is likely to be and plan to route around it all. You can acci- dentally induce 60 Hz hum on your speakers if you run your speaker wire right beside electrical wire for more than a few feet. T ry to keep speaker wire running par- allel to power cables at least 3 feet away.
building codes, some municipalities require conduit). In traditional wood stud / drywall construc- tion you can cut the hole for the speaker and utilize the large hole to auger holes across, up or down the wall for as far as your drill bit will take you.
Ins ta llation of Br acket s, Fr ames and Grilles in Ne w Constr uction Stage One: Before Drywall is Hung. Insulating the Wall Cavity. If feasible, fill the wall cavity with insula - tion at this point . Attach the wings to the bracket by snap - ping them into the sides of the bracket.
the grille with paint. The grille is construct - ed of aluminum with a perfectly even powder coat overall. This powder coat is an ideal primer. Remove the grilles before painting. If you are using spray paint, use two thin coats without any primer . If you are using a compressor and a spray gun, use the finest, most diffuse setting.
Ins t allation o f Br acket s, Fr ames and Grilles in Existing W alls IMPORTANT : Before you cut into any wall, review the sections on running wire and speaker placement.
unseen obstruction behind the wall. BE VERY CAREFUL NOT TO SAW THROUGH EXISTING WIRES, PIPES, OR STRUCTURE. IF YOU FEEL ANY EXTRA RESISTANCE AS YOU ARE CUTTING, STOP .
Installing the Speaker If the grille is already installed, remove it by using a bent paper clip or the tip of a corkscrew and pulling it away from the frame (See Figure 13) . 1. Separate the speaker wire so that at least two inches of each conductor are free.
Speaker Phase Speaker wire has two conductors. One conductor is attached to the negative (-) terminals and one conductor is attached to the positive (+) terminals of both your speaker and your amplifier. Usually , the wire is marked for your convenience.
1 9 Ins ta llation of the Speaker and Grille in Ne w or Existing Construction Adjusting the Tweeter The tweeter is housed in a precision adjust - ment mechanism which enables precise aiming of the directional high frequencies to provide optimum performance.
20 Oper a tion Re mov al of Speaker and Grille Removing The Speaker If the grille is already installed, remove it by using a bent paper clip or the tip of a corkscrew and pulling it away from the frame. Utilizing two small screwdrivers or two needle nose pliers, release the snaps that hold the speaker to the frame.
21 Specifica tions Specifications Model HD5 Driver Compliment 5-1/4” Injection-Molded TCC Woofer with Custom Debris Screen, Butyl Rubber Surround, High BL Magnet Structure with Vented Pole Piece 1.
22 Specifica tions Specifications Model HD8 Driver Compliment 8” Injection-Molded TCC Woofer with Custom Debris Screen, Butyl Rubber Surround, High BL Magnet Structure with Vented Pole Piece 1” Te.
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PLEASE FILL OUT THE W ARRANTY REGISTRA TION CARD ON THE REVERSE SIDE, DET ACH, AND MAIL T O: Niles Audio Corporation Wa rranty Registration Dept. P. O.
DETACH HERE AND RETURN TO: Niles Audio Corporation Warranty Registration Dept. P .O. Box 160818 Miami, Florida 331 16- 0818 Model Purchased __________________ ____________ _____ ________________ _____.
L imited W arr anty Niles Audio Corporation ("NILES") warrants its loudspeaker products to the original purchaser to be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for a period of five years from date of purchase. This Warranty is subject to the following additional conditions and limitations.
Niles Audio Corporation 12 33 1 S.W . 1 30 Street M iami, Florida 3 3 1 86 T el: (305) 238-43 73 Fax: (305) 238-0 1 85 www.nilesaudio.com © 2000 Niles Audio Corporation.
Un point important après l'achat de l'appareil (ou même avant l'achat) est de lire le manuel d'utilisation. Nous devons le faire pour quelques raisons simples:
Si vous n'avez pas encore acheté Niles Audio HD6 c'est un bon moment pour vous familiariser avec les données de base sur le produit. Consulter d'abord les pages initiales du manuel d'utilisation, que vous trouverez ci-dessus. Vous devriez y trouver les données techniques les plus importants du Niles Audio HD6 - de cette manière, vous pouvez vérifier si l'équipement répond à vos besoins. Explorant les pages suivantes du manuel d'utilisation Niles Audio HD6, vous apprendrez toutes les caractéristiques du produit et des informations sur son fonctionnement. Les informations sur le Niles Audio HD6 va certainement vous aider à prendre une décision concernant l'achat.
Dans une situation où vous avez déjà le Niles Audio HD6, mais vous avez pas encore lu le manuel d'utilisation, vous devez le faire pour les raisons décrites ci-dessus,. Vous saurez alors si vous avez correctement utilisé les fonctions disponibles, et si vous avez commis des erreurs qui peuvent réduire la durée de vie du Niles Audio HD6.
Cependant, l'un des rôles les plus importants pour l'utilisateur joués par les manuels d'utilisateur est d'aider à résoudre les problèmes concernant le Niles Audio HD6. Presque toujours, vous y trouverez Troubleshooting, soit les pannes et les défaillances les plus fréquentes de l'apparei Niles Audio HD6 ainsi que les instructions sur la façon de les résoudre. Même si vous ne parvenez pas à résoudre le problème, le manuel d‘utilisation va vous montrer le chemin d'une nouvelle procédure – le contact avec le centre de service à la clientèle ou le service le plus proche.
