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- Page 1 I N S T A L L A T I O N G U I D E FOR USE IN MULTI-CHANNEL MUSIC OR HOME THEATER SYSTEMS HIGH DEFINITION, LEFT/CENTER/RIGHT CHANNEL, IN-WALL LOUDSPEAKER HDLCR...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONGRATULATIONS! Thank you for choosing the HDLCR High-Definition, Left/Center/Right Channel In-Wall 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 advanced technology components that extract the subtle nuances in recorded music or the thun- derous action sound in a movie. The HDLCR is the perfect choice wherever quality of sound is the most important consideration. - Page 4 INSTALLER-SELECTABLE ACOUSTIC FINE TUNING Using the baffle-mounted TREBLE and BASS CUT controls, the installer can de-emphasize the bass and/ or treble response by 3 dB after installing the HDLCR to precisely tone match the sound in any room. CTR L/R MODE SWITCH The HDLCR includes a baffle-mounted CTR L/R mode switch to optimize performance in applications...
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Page 5: Installation Considerations
DOLBY DIGITAL READY ® The HDLCR is specifically designed for Home Theater Sound. This model exceeds the specifications set forth by Dolby Laboratories for the accurate reproduction of Dolby Digital-Encoded Sources. INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS Figure 1. Mounting an HDLCR loudspeaker into an wall. - Page 6 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) •...
- Page 7 Niles makes a number of IR sensors, which install in the wall, in the ceiling, in cabinetry, on tabletops, or even behind the grille of your Niles HDLCR speaker. An IR sensor requires that a CAT5 cable be home run from each sensor location to the main equipment location. This wire is normally run beside the speaker wire at the same time.
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Page 8: Speaker Placement
For example, 12 AWG is physically larger than 14 AWG. SPEAKER PLACEMENT NOTE: THE NILES HDLCR LOUDSPEAKER IS DESIGNED FOR USE IN FRONT LEFT-, CENTER-, OR FRONT RIGHT-CHANNEL APPLICATIONS ONLY. FOR REAR-CHANNEL APPLICATIONS, WE RECOMMEND USING A NILES HDFX OR CM6HD LOUDSPEAKER. - Page 9 (see Figure 3 on page 8). NOTE: DO NOT PLACE AN HDLCR SPEAKER TOO CLOSE TO A DIRECT-VIEW TV MONITOR, AS IT MAY CAUSE PICTURE DISCOLORATION. IN GENERAL, TRY TO KEEP IT AT LEAST 24 INCHES AWAY FROM THE TV.
- Page 10 Figure 3. HDLCR Figure 3. If the HDLCR is placed above a TV, install the speaker with the tweeter up. If it is placed below a TV, install the HDLCR with the tweeter down.
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Page 11: Installation Fundamentals
• For installations where a perforated projection screen will be used, place the HDLCR, either horizontally or vertically, behind the screen at ear level, as shown in Figure 4. HDLCR Figure 4. Recommended HDLCR center-channel placement behind a perforated projection screen. - Page 12 RUNNING THE SPEAKER WIRE IN NEW CONSTRUCTION (CONTINUED) SCHEDULING AND PREPARATION Plan to schedule the speaker wiring after the electrical wiring is finished. That way you can avoid wire routes, which could potentially induce hum over the speaker wire. The basic wiring rules are: •...
- Page 13 2-by-4 inch wood or metal “studs” running vertically from the floor to the ceiling in walls and 2-by-6 inch or larger “joists” running horizontally in the ceilings and floors. The space between the studs and joists is used for the home’s wiring and plumbing. NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI (CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE)
- Page 14 Start by examining all the possible routes you might take to run the speaker wire from the speaker to the home theater system. Use a stud sensor or other device to locate the internal structure of the wall. You will want to avoid all studs or joists. Figure 6 shows a typical wire run from the speaker location in the ceiling, across the attic, then down through a top plate (i.e., the horizontal 2-by-4...
- Page 15 • Heating and air conditioning vents used as wire raceways for plenum-rated wire. NOTE: CHECK YOUR LOCAL BUILDING CODES, SINCE SOME MUNICIPALITIES REQUIRE CONDUIT. NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI Figure 8. Running speaker wire between a wall and a removed doorjamb.
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Page 16: New Construction: Installing A Bracket
CONCEALING SPEAKER WIRE CUTTING HOLES In traditional wood stud/drywall construc- tion, first cut the hole for the speaker. Then, in the opening, use a drill with a long bit to auger a wire route up or down the wall. Next, cut a hole in the drywall for stud access, drill holes through the studs, and run your wire, as shown in Figure 9. - Page 17 2. Ask the general contractor to inform the drywall installers that the speaker wire loops are concealed for future installations, as shown in Figure 11. NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI 4 Wire Ties Figure 11. The speaker wire is looped and hung on two nails attached to the joists, securing it for future use.
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Page 18: Existing Construction: Installing A Bracket
EXISTING CONSTRUCTION: INSTALLING A BRACKET IMPORTANT: BEFORE YOU CUT INTO ANY WALL, REVIEW THE SECTIONS ON SPEAKER PLACEMENT ON PAGE 6 AND RUNNING THE SPEAKER WIRE IN NEW CONSTRUCTION ON PAGE 9. BE SURE NOT TO DRILL OR CUT THROUGH EXISTING WIRES, PIPES, OR STRUCTURE. IF YOU FEEL ANY EXTRA RESISTANCE AS YOU ARE DRILLING OR SAWING, STOP! 1. -
Page 19: Finishing The Installation
PAINTING THE GRILLE AND FRAME After drywall is up, each HDLCR frame and grille may be painted without the need for primer. For best results, use a spray gun or airless sprayer, thin the paint to prevent clogging of the grille holes, and apply several light coats instead of one heavy one. - Page 20 Figure 14. • For front left- or right-channel applications, slide the HDLCR’s mode switch to L/R. • For center-channel use, slide the HDLCR’s mode switch to CTR.
- Page 21 Figure 16. Figure 16. Installing the speaker baffle into its frame. NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI Figure 15. Connecting a speaker wire to the HDLCR terminals. (CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE)
- Page 22 CONNECTING AND INSTALLING THE SPEAKER IMPORTANT: WHEN INSTALLING THE SPEAKERS IN THE CEILING, OR IF THE INSTALLATION IS IN AN EARTHQUAKE ZONE, WE RECOMMEND USING THE ENCLOSED SHEET METAL SCREWS TO SECURE THE BAFFLE TO THE FRAME AS FOLLOWS: a. Locate the dimples on the front baffle. b.
- Page 23 ADJUSTING THE TWEETER The HDLCR tweeter is housed in a precision adjustment mechanism which enables precise aiming of the directional high frequencies to provide optimum performance. To adjust the tweeter: 1. Carefully grasp the tweeter housing by placing your thumb and forefinger in the indentations provided.
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Page 24: Operation
CLEANING Clean the Niles HDLCR loudspeaker with a dampened soft cloth or paper towel. If the speaker is mounted high up on a wall or ceiling, use a broom to gently brush it off. -
Page 25: Specifications
(towards the woofer) until the snaps release, as shown in Figure 21. Figure 21. Removing the HDLCR speaker baffle from its frame. Once the snaps release, the speaker can be tilted away from the frame to be removed. -
Page 26: Limited Warranty
LIMITED WARRANTY NILES AUDIO CORPORATION (“NILES”) WARRANTS ITS LOUDSPEAKER PRODUCTS TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER TO BE FREE OF MANUFACTURING DEFECTS IN MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE YEARS FROM DATE OF PURCHASE. THIS WARRANTY IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS. THE WARRANTY... -
Page 27: Warranty Registration Card
WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD Model Purchased_________________________________________________________ Serial Number___________________________________________________________ Date Purchased (month/day/year)_____________________________________________ Dealer Name and Location__________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ Miss ❍ ❍ ❍ Name__________________________________________________________________ Address__________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ City_______________________________________State________________Zip______ Telephone ( Please take a moment to fill out our warranty registration card. The information helps us to get to know you better and develop the products you want Age: Musical tastes:... - Page 28 M a d e i n C h i n a ©2005 Niles Audio Corpo rati on. Al l ri ghts reser ved. Ni l es, th e N il es log os and Bl end ing H i gh F id eli t y and Architecture are registered trademarks of Nil es A udio Corporati on .