Niles Audio HDLCR manual Congratulations, Table of Contents

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CONGRATULATIONS!

Thank you for choosing the HDLCR High-Deﬁnition, Left/Center/Right Channel In-Wall Loudspeaker from Niles. With proper installation and operation, you should enjoy years of trouble-free use.

Niles manufactures the industry’s most complete line of custom installation components and accessories for audio/video systems. To see the complete Niles product assortment, visit us on the Internet at: www.nilesaudio.com

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction	1

Features and Benefits	1

Installation Considerations	3

Speaker Placement	6

Installation Fundamentals	9

New Construction: Installing A Bracket	14

Existing Construction: Installing A Bracket	16

Finishing the Installation	17

Operation	22

Removing the Grille and Speaker	22

Specifications	23

Limited Warranty	24

Warranty Registration Card	25

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Contents Hdlcr Table of Contents CongratulationsFeatures and Benefits IntroductionEasy Retrofit Installation in Your Existing Home INSTALLER-SELECTABLE Acoustic Fine TuningCTR L/R Mode Switch Microperf Aluminum GrillesDolby Digital Ready Installation ConsiderationsNILES’ HD HIGH-DEFINITION Voice Matching Tools and Precautions Recommended Amplifier PowerLoudspeaker Wire Incorporating a Remote ControlPlacing the Hdlcr AS the Front Left and Right Speakers Speaker PlacementInsulating the Wall Cavity Boundary Effect Placing AN Hdlcr AS the CENTER-CHANNEL Speaker HdlcrObserve Safety First Running the Speaker Wire in NEW ConstructionInstallation Fundamentals Scheduling and Preparation About DrillingAbout Interior Walls Concealing Speaker WirePulling the Cable Planning the Speaker Wire Route About Exterior WallsSpeaker wiring Other Possible Speaker Wire Routes IncludeCutting Holes Installing the BracketNEW Construction Installing a Bracket Concealing Speaker Wire for a Future Installation Exact location of the wire on a set of plansExisting Construction Installing a Bracket Through 4 at a new locationPainting the Grille and Frame Installing the FrameFinishing the Installation Installing a Niles MS-100 Microsensor Setting the CTR L/R ModeConnecting and Installing the Speaker Connecting a speaker wire to the Hdlcr terminalsChecking Speaker Phase Acoustic Fine Tuning Adjusting the TweeterCleaning Installing the GrilleListening AT Higher Volumes Removing the GrilleSpecifications Removing the SpeakerLimited Warranty Warranty Registration Card YesL e s a u d i o C o r p o r a t i o n