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- Page 1 I N S T A L L A T I O N G U I D E F O R U S E I N M U LT I - C H A N N E L M U S I C O R H O M E T H E AT E R S Y S T E M S HIGH DEFINITION, LEFT/CENTER/RIGHT CHANNEL BOOKSHELF LOUDSPEAKER HDLCR...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONGRATULATIONS! Thank you for choosing the HDLCRbx High-Defi nition, Left/Center/Right Channel 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... -
Page 3: Introduction
It employs ad- vanced technology components that extract the subtle nuances in recorded music or the thunder- ous action sound in a movie. The HDLCRbx is the perfect choice wherever quality of sound is the most important consideration. - Page 4 DOLBY DIGITAL ® The HDLCRbx is specifi cally designed for Home Theater Sound. This model exceeds the specifi cations set forth by Dolby Laboratories for the accurate reproduction of Dolby Digital-Encoded Sources. in certain applications. For example, when the loudspeaker is ®...
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Page 5: Installation Considerations
16- or 18-gauge wire. For wiring runs longer than 80 feet, we recommend 14-gauge wire. The HDLCRbx’s gold-plated, fi ve-way binding posts will accommo- date up to 12-gauge wire directly. Larger sizes can be accommodated via pin connectors. -
Page 6: Loudspeaker Placement
10 feet back from the wall, place the loudspeakers between 5 and 10 feet apart, as shown in Figure 1. AS THE FRONT LEFT AND BX’S Loudspeaker Placement Zone 5' 10' Loudspeaker Placement Zone ON A STAND Figure 1. Recommended HDLCRbx loudspeaker placement for front left and right channels. - Page 7 Here are some tips for obtaining optimum center-channel performance: • In a typical installation, place the HDLCRbx horizontally, directly above the television or projection screen. Try to insure that the loudspeaker is not placed too high relative to the left and right loudspeakers, as shown in Figure 2 (on the next page).
- Page 8 LOUDSPEAKER HDLCR Figure 2. If the HDLCRbx is placed above a TV, orient the loudspeaker with the tweeter up. If it is placed below a TV, orient the HDLCRbx with the tweeter down. • For installations where a perforated projection screen will be used, place the HDLCRbx, either horizontally or vertically, behind the screen at ear level, as shown in Figure 3.
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Page 9: Finishing The Installation
• For center-channel use below a TV, place the HDLCRbx horizontally with the tweeter down. Set the D.S.F.G. switch to On. • For front-channel use, place one HDLCRbx vertically on either side of the TV so the tweeters face outward. If the HDLCRbxs are at ear level, set both D.S.F.G. switches to Defeat. - Page 10 • Initially set Treble Cut to Flat and Dialog Enhance to Normal. • If a HDLCRbx is placed in a room with highly reflective surfaces like glass or tile or the reproduced sound is too bright, set the Treble Cut switch to – 3 dB to lower the high- frequency response.
- Page 11 When properly installed, the grille will be absolutely fl ush in appearance with the cabinet. NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 305-238-4373...
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Page 12: Operation
OPERATION LISTENING AT HIGHER VOLUMES Achieving a reasonable volume of sound in a large room requires more amplifi er power than it does in a small room. It is possible to turn the volume up so high that the amplifi er runs out of power. This creates “clipping”... -
Page 13: Specifications
Wiring Requirements We recommend using 16- to 18-gauge loudspeaker wire for runs up to 80 feet and 14-gauge loudspeaker wire for runs up to 200 feet. The connectors will accommodate 12- to 22-gauge wire. NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 305-238-4373... - Page 14 NOTES...
- Page 15 NOTES NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 305-238-4373...
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