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- Page 1 L E N D I N G A N D & O P E R A T I O N M O D E L S DS6300AT DIRECTED SOUNDFIELD DS6500AT DIRECTED SOUNDFIELD I G H I D E L I T Y...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Congratulations! Thank you for choosing a Directed Soundfield Ceiling Mount Loudspeaker from Niles. With proper installation and operation, you'll enjoy years of trouble-free use. Niles manufactures the industry's most complete line of custom installation components and accessories for audio/video systems. For a free full line catalog write: Niles, Catalog Request, P.O. -
Page 3: Introduction
(-1.5dB, flat and +1.5dB) and PC board mounted bass jumper (flat, -1dB, and -2dB). 4 or 8 ohm Selectable Impedance The DS6300AT and DS6500AT give the installer flexibility to select the speaker’s impedance — 4 ohms for systems where maximum current transfer and output level is desired;... - Page 4 Easy Installation The DS6300AT and DS6500AT employ a bracketless mounting system in existing ceilings. Simply cut a hole in the mount- ing surface, install the frame by tighten the four mounting “dogs” via the front panel screws. The dogs first swivel 90°, then clamp the speaker frame to the drywall as you tighten the screws.
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Page 5: Installation Considerations
Recommended Amplifier Power For satisfactory performance, we recom- mend an amplifier with a power rating of 10 to 150 watts for the DS6300AT and 10 to 200 watts for the DS6500AT. Curiously, most speakers are not damaged by large amplifiers but by small amplifiers. If your... - Page 6 Speaker Wire Use 2-conductor speaker wire when con- necting DS6300AT and DS6500AT speakers to your receiver or amplifier. For most applications, we recommend you use 16 or 18 gauge stranded wire. For wiring runs longer than 80 feet we recom- mend 14 gauge stranded wire.
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Page 7: Speaker Placement
Speaker Placement Introduction Although the DS6300AT and DS6500AT have extensive ability to compensate for unusual placements with their unique piv- oting woofers, tweeters and acoustic fine- tuning switches, placement is still the pri- mary tool for satisfying your particular lis- tening needs. - Page 8 “in the middle of your head” just like headphones! Systems Integration A single pair of DS6300AT and DS6500AT Loudspeakers, properly placed, can create a very convincing simulation of an array of speakers. If you place them near a hard reflecting surface you can make one pair of speakers sound like several.
- Page 9 (See Figure 6). With Niles DS6300AT and DS6500AT loudspeakers it is easy to add another pair without affecting the decor of the room. However, you will...
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Page 10: Installation Fundamentals
Installation Fundamentals Running the Speaker Wire in New Construction If you have doubts about whether you are capable of installing a Niles ceiling mount loudspeakers, consult a Niles dealer or professional installer. They have special tools, techniques, and experience to make the impossible possible. - Page 11 Try to line the holes up perfectly, because it makes pulling the wire much easier. A good technique is to snap a chalk line across the face of the studs or against the bottom of the ceiling joists. Then work backward so that you can always see the holes you have already drilled.
- Page 12 Speaker Location Figure 8 allel to power cables at least three feet away. To find exactly where an electrical cable is routed, try inspecting the inside of the wall by turning off the breaker for a particular power outlet or switch, remov- ing the cover plate and switch or recepta- cle, and shining a penlight into the wall.
- Page 13 In traditional wood stud/drywall construc- tion you should first cut the hole for the speaker and utilize the large hole to auger across the (through the ceiling joists) for as far as your drill bit will take you. Sometimes, you will need to use the “notching”...
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Page 14: Installation In New Construction
Installation in New Construction Insulating the Ceiling Cavity If feasible, fill the ceiling cavity with insu- lation at this point. Mounting the New Construction Bracket The hole saving bracket enables a faster and cleaner final installation of the speak- er. It forces the drywall installer to cut out the speaker hole for you and provides wire ties for the speaker wire, reducing the risks of accidental loss or movement of the... -
Page 15: Installation In Existing Construction
Installation in Existing Construction IMPORTANT: Before you cut into any wall, review the sections on running wire and speaker placement. 1. When determining the location of the speaker cutout keep in mind that the mounting dogs will extend 3/4" beyond the cutout. -
Page 16: Final Installation In New Or Existing Construction
Figure 15 Setting the Impedance jumper. Figure 16 No-Strip Speaker Wire Terminal. 6. The DS6300AT and DS6500AT feature a separate frame assembly which installs with four clamps or mounting “dogs” which hold the frame in place. The dogs are tightened via four front-baffle screws. - Page 17 Figure 18 Installing the speaker 8. Holding the speaker in the palm of your hand, insert the speaker into the frame, twist clockwise to lock. (See Figure 18). 9. Direct the Tweeter. The tweeter is directed by gently pushing on the edge of the tweeter housing.
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Page 18: Operation
Operation Listening at Higher Volumes It requires more power to achieve a reason- able volume of sound in a large room than it does in a small room. It is possible (even if you are not a teenager) to turn the volume so high that the amplifier runs out of power. -
Page 19: Specifications
Specifications DS6300AT Driver Compliment 6-1/2" carbon/glass fiber woofer with short- ing ring and butyl rubber surround in an integrated patent-pending pivoting mount, (15° pivot angle) 1" fluid-cooled ultra-wide dispersion tri-laminate Teteron dome tweeter in a patent-pending low diffraction pivoting mount, (17° pivot angle) - Page 21 PLEASE FILL OUT THE WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD ON THE REVERSE SIDE, DETACH, AND MAIL TO: Niles Audio Corporation Warranty Registration Dept. P.O. Box 160818 Miami, Florida 33116-0818...
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Page 22: 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. -
Page 23: 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 24 12331 S.W. 130 Street CHARTER Miami, Florida 33186 MEMBER © 2002 Niles Audio Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Niles, the Niles logo, and Blending Tel: (305) 238-4373 High Fidelity and Architecture are registered trademarks of Niles Audio Corporation. All Fax: (305) 238-0185 other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.