Niles Audio HDLCR manual Concealing Speaker Wire for a Future Installation

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Figure 10. The hole-saving brackets with QuickSnap new-construction wings can be installed horizontally or vertically.

2.Screw one side of the assembled bracket with wings to the stud or joist, using one of the supplied screws. Level the bracket, and then screw the other side of the bracket/wing assembly to the stud or joist. Two screws on each side make for a very secure installation.

3.Attach the wire to the bracket at the indicated wire tie points, as shown in Figure 10.

CONCEALING SPEAKER WIRE FOR A FUTURE INSTALLATION

1.Attach the speaker wire in a loop between the ceiling joists and carefully mark the

exact location of the wire on a set of plans.

2.Ask the general contractor to inform the drywall installers that the speaker wire loops are concealed for future installations, as shown in

Figure 11.

Figure 11. The speaker wire is looped and hung on two nails attached to the joists, securing it for future use. Be sure to note the location on house plans.

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Contents Hdlcr Congratulations Table of ContentsIntroduction Features and BenefitsCTR L/R Mode Switch INSTALLER-SELECTABLE Acoustic Fine TuningEasy Retrofit Installation in Your Existing Home Microperf Aluminum GrillesDolby Digital Ready Installation ConsiderationsNILES’ HD HIGH-DEFINITION Voice Matching Recommended Amplifier Power Tools and PrecautionsIncorporating a Remote Control Loudspeaker WirePlacing the Hdlcr AS the Front Left and Right Speakers Speaker PlacementInsulating the Wall Cavity Boundary Effect Hdlcr Placing AN Hdlcr AS the CENTER-CHANNEL SpeakerObserve Safety First Running the Speaker Wire in NEW ConstructionInstallation Fundamentals About Drilling Scheduling and PreparationAbout Interior Walls Concealing Speaker WirePulling the Cable About Exterior Walls Planning the Speaker Wire RouteOther Possible Speaker Wire Routes Include Speaker wiringCutting Holes Installing the BracketNEW Construction Installing a Bracket Exact location of the wire on a set of plans Concealing Speaker Wire for a Future InstallationThrough 4 at a new location Existing Construction Installing a BracketPainting the Grille and Frame Installing the FrameFinishing the Installation Setting the CTR L/R Mode Installing a Niles MS-100 MicrosensorConnecting a speaker wire to the Hdlcr terminals Connecting and Installing the SpeakerChecking Speaker Phase Adjusting the Tweeter Acoustic Fine TuningListening AT Higher Volumes Installing the GrilleCleaning Removing the GrilleRemoving the Speaker SpecificationsLimited Warranty Yes Warranty Registration CardL e s a u d i o C o r p o r a t i o n