Niles Audio Speaker manual Connecting and Installing the Loudspeaker

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CONNECTING AND INSTALLING THE LOUDSPEAKER

1.At each loudspeaker, separate the loudspeaker wire so that at least 2 inches of each conductor are free. Strip away 1/4 inch of insulation from each loudspeaker wire.

2.On each set of loudspeaker connectors, press down the spring-loaded lever, insert the appropriate conductor, and then release the lever, as shown in Figure 15. Gently tug on the loudspeaker wire to make sure it is held in place. If not, repeat this procedure until it is.

NOTE: OBSERVE CORRECT POLARITY: POSITIVE (+) GOES INTO THE RED TERMINAL AND NEGATIVE (–) GOES INTO THE BLACK TERMINAL.

Figure 15. Connecting a loudspeaker wire to the HDFX terminals.

3. Connect the other end of each loudspeaker wire to the receiver (or amplifier) in the same way. If you are unsure of wire polarity, see the next section, Checking Loudspeaker Phase on page 19.

NOTE: OBSERVE CORRECT POLARITY: POSITIVE (+)

GOES INTO THE RED TERMINAL AND NEGATIVE (–)

GOES INTO THE BLACK TERMINAL.

4.Install the loudspeaker baffle into its frame by inserting the tabs at the base into the correspond-

ing holes in the frame and pushing the loud- speaker forward until the snaps engage, as shown in Figure 16.

Figure 16. Installing the loudspeaker baffle into its frame.

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Contents Hdfx Table of Contents CongratulationsIntroduction INSTALLER-SELECTABLE Acoustic Fine TuningFeatures and Benefits BIPOLE/DIPOLE and FX/CUT Switches Easy Retrofit Installation in Your Existing HomeMicroperf Aluminum Grilles 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 Listening AT Higher Volumes CleaningRemoving the Grille 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