Niles Audio Speaker manual Congratulations, Table of Contents

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CONGRATULATIONS!

Thank you for choosing HDFX High-Definition, Side-/Rear-Channel Effects, In-Wall Loudspeakers 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

 

 

 

 

 

Loudspeaker Placement

6

 

 

 

 

 

Installation Fundamentals

9

 

 

 

 

 

New Construction: Installing A Bracket

14

 

 

 

 

 

Existing Construction: Installing A Bracket

15

 

 

 

 

 

Finishing the Installation

17

 

 

 

 

 

Operation

22

 

 

 

 

 

Removing the Grille and Loudspeaker

22

 

 

 

 

 

Specifications

23

 

 

 

 

 

Limited Warranty

24

 

 

 

 

 

Warranty Registration Card

25

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Hdfx Table of Contents CongratulationsIntroduction INSTALLER-SELECTABLE Acoustic Fine TuningFeatures and Benefits Microperf Aluminum Grilles BIPOLE/DIPOLE and FX/CUT SwitchesEasy Retrofit Installation in Your Existing Home NILES’ HD HIGH-DEFINITION Voice MatchingInstallation Considerations Mounting an Hdfx vertically into a wallTools and Precautions Recommended Amplifier PowerLoudspeaker Wire Insulating the Wall CavityPlacement for Home Theater Rear Applications Loudspeaker PlacementOn Next Boundary Effect Running the Loudspeaker Wire in NEW Construction Installation FundamentalsAbout Drilling Concealing Loudspeaker Wire About Interior WallsAn example of unobstructed wall space for loudspeaker wiring Other Possible Loudspeaker Wire Routes Include NEW Construction IN- Stalling a BracketInstalling the Bracket NEW Construction Installing a BracketConcealing Loudspeaker Wire for a Future Installation Existing Construction Installing a BracketExisting Construction Installing a Bracket Painting the Grille and Frame Installing the FrameFinishing the Installation Connecting and Installing the Loudspeaker Connecting a loudspeaker wire to the Hdfx terminalsChecking Loudspeaker Phase Locate the dimples on the front baffleSetting the BIPOLE/DIPOLE Mode Installing the Grille Setting the DIRECT/DIFFUSE Sound Field BalanceAcoustic Fine Tuning Removing the Grille Listening AT Higher VolumesCleaning Removing the LoudspeakerSpecifications Limited Warranty Warranty Registration Card YesL e s a u d i o C o r p o r a t i o n