Niles Audio HDLCR manual Tools and Precautions, Recommended Amplifier Power

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TOOLS AND PRECAUTIONS

We recommend using the following tools to install a HDLCR loudspeaker:

•Electric drill with 1/4- and 1/2-inch drill bits, and a 1-inch flat drill bit (for drilling through studs)

•Keyhole or drywall saw

•Stiff wire, fish tape, or glow rods (for routing cables)

•Phillips screwdriver set

•Cable ties

•Pencil

•Level

•Rubber gloves and protective eyewear

Before starting the installation, please observe the following precautions:

•Turn off all system power before making any connections.

•Always wear protective eyewear when using tools.

•Make sure hands are clean before installation.

•Wear gloves when working with fiberglass insulation.

RECOMMENDED AMPLIFIER POWER

For satisfactory performance, we recommend using a surround ampliﬁer with a power rating of 10 to 125 watts. Curiously, most loudspeakers are not damaged by large ampliﬁers, but rather by small ampliﬁers. If your system is playing loud music, a small ampliﬁer will run out of power very quickly and can create damaging “clipping” distortions. A more powerful ampliﬁer will play at the same volume without distorting. See OPERATION on page 22 for more information about ampliﬁer clipping distortion.

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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 GrillesInstallation Considerations NILES’ HD HIGH-DEFINITION Voice MatchingDolby Digital Ready Tools and Precautions Recommended Amplifier PowerLoudspeaker Wire Incorporating a Remote ControlSpeaker Placement Insulating the Wall CavityPlacing the Hdlcr AS the Front Left and Right Speakers Boundary Effect Placing AN Hdlcr AS the CENTER-CHANNEL Speaker HdlcrRunning the Speaker Wire in NEW Construction Installation FundamentalsObserve Safety First Scheduling and Preparation About DrillingConcealing Speaker Wire Pulling the CableAbout Interior Walls Planning the Speaker Wire Route About Exterior WallsSpeaker wiring Other Possible Speaker Wire Routes IncludeInstalling the Bracket NEW Construction Installing a BracketCutting Holes 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 locationInstalling the Frame Finishing the InstallationPainting the Grille and Frame 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