Niles Audio CM8SW manual Final Installation In New Or Existing Construction

Final Installation in New or Existing Construction

1.If it is possible to lay a batt of insulation into the ceiling cavity, do so. Remember to use equal amounts of insulation for each speaker.

2.Separate the speaker wire so that at least two inches of each conductor are free.

3.Open the no-strip terminal by applying pressure to the red and black levers until an audible “click” is heard.

4.Insert one unstripped wire fully into the black and one into the red terminal. Pay attention to the markings on the wire. Each speaker must be connected to the amplifier in the same way. If unsure, see section “Speaker Phase” located on the following page. Squeeze the red and black levers until they click signify- ing that they have locked into the wire.

5.Insert the no strip terminal into the corresponding socket on the rear of the speaker. Push it down until it locks in place. The terminal will only fit in the socket in one direction. If the terminal does not properly seat, reverse the terminal

6.Connect the wire which runs to the satellite speakers to the left and right output terminals. Pay attention to the markings on the wire.

7.There are four clamps or mounting “dogs” which hold each speaker in place. The dogs are tightened via four front-baffle screws. To install the speaker, first rotate the dogs inward. Insert the speaker into the cutout and tighten the dogs by turning the screws clockwise.

DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN THESE SCREWS. Over-tightening the clamps may make the grille difficult to install.

(See Figure18).

Figure 18

Tightening the mounting “dogs”.

NOTE: The screws will be easier to turn if you “prime” them first. Before installing each speaker, turn the screws in and then turn them back out to their original positions.

8.Setting the High Pass Filter

When the “SAT” filter is in the CUT position, all of the bass energy will be produced via the CM8SW. When the switch is in the FULL position, both the satellite speakers and the CM8SW will reproduce the bass signal. Typically, satellites with woofers that are 5-3/8” or smaller will sound best with the filter on. Listen to a loud and well recorded bass passage to evaluate.

9.Setting the Subwoofer Low Pass Filter With the “SUB” switch in the 100Hz position, the CM8SW will only repro- duce bass below one hundred cycles. When the switch is in the 140Hz posi- tion, the CM8SW will reproduce bass below 140 cycles. Depending on the size of the room, the type of satellite speaker and the subwoofer position, you will prefer one setting to the other. Listen to a loud and well recorded bass passage to evaluate.

10.Install the grille into the speaker. The grilles should fit snugly. If you have diffi- culty fitting them in, try loosening the mounting dog screws slightly (excessive tightening can distort the shape of the frame holding the grille in place).

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