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- Page 1 M O D E L HDL-6 HDL-6 HDL-6 HIGH DEFINITION SPEAKER SELECTION SYSTEM NILES ® I N S T A L L A T I O N & O P E R A T I O N G U I D E...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
P E A K E R Introduction The HDL-6 allows you to connect up to six pairs of speakers to your stereo receiver or amplifier and play any one pair, any combination of pairs, or all pairs at once. You don't have to worry about overloading your amplifier. -
Page 3: Features And Benefits
I G H E F I N I T I O N Features and Benefits The HDL-6 offers a number of improvements over other speaker selectors: High power handling capability of 250 watt/channel continuous music power. Pre-printed Room Labels are included for easy identification of speaker ON/OFF buttons. - Page 4 100% tested, electronically and acoustically, for frequency response, distortion and power handling. Standard 17" width allows the HDL-6 to stack neatly with other standard size components. May be used with 4, 6, or 8-ohm speaker systems. Ideal for both home and commercial sound installations.
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Page 5: Installation Considerations
E F I N I T I O N Installation Considerations HDL-6 Power Handling The HDL-6 is designed for use with a receiver or amplifier having a maximum power output of 250 watts per channel at 8 ohms. Damage caused by the use of a higher-power receiv- er or amplifier will void the warranty. - Page 6 4-ohm speakers playing, the load drops to slightly under 4 ohms. "TECH TIP" If you intend to use the HDL-6 with more than two pairs of 4-ohm speakers, it is recommended that you verify that the receiver or amplifier is capable of driving a 4-ohm load. Consult your Niles dealer, or receiver/amplifier manufacturer, if you are uncertain about the capabilities of the receiver/amplifier.
- Page 7 Using the HDL-6 with Tube-Type Amplifiers Virtually all tube amplifiers must have a load connected at all times. If the amplifier to be connected to the HDL-6 is a tube amplifier, be sure to always have at least one pair of speakers switched on at all times.
- Page 8 Niles Audio Corporation, Inc. Miami, Florida USA P E A K E R E L E C T I O N Tube Amplifier Niles HDL-6 SPEAKER 6 SPEAKER 5 SPEAKER 4 SPEAKER 3 Y S T E M Figure 1...
- Page 9 I G H E F I N I T I O N Recessed areas for custom room labels. HDL-6 HIGH DEFINITION SPEAKER SELECTION SYSTEM Attractive low-profile design. Simple push-button operation. ON OFF NILES CONSTANT PROTECTION Niles Audio Corporation, Miami, Florida USA...
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Page 10: Installation
I G H E F I N I T I O N Installation 1. Select a convenient mounting location for the HDL-6. 2. Run all the necessary wiring to the HDL-6. Label the wires for future reference. See (Figure 2). Receiver TUNER 94.9... - Page 11 HDL-6 to the positive terminals on the amplifier and speakers and the negative terminals on the HDL-6 to the negative ter- minals on the amplifier and speakers. Re-install the connec- tors if they were removed. See (Figure 4).
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Page 12: Operation
I G H E F I N I T I O N Operation There are two ways to use the HDL-6. You may play one pair "TECH TIP" of speakers at a time, or play multiple pairs simultaneously. If your amplifier or If you intend to play more than one pair of speakers at the receiver has "A"... - Page 13 1. Make sure the amplifier or receiver power is OFF and set the volume to minimum. 2. On the right side of the HDL-6's front panel is a button labeled PROTECTION. This button activates the HDL-6's impedance correction circuitry. The circuitry assures that your receiver or amplifier will see a safe operating load when play- ing multiple speaker pairs simultaneously.
- Page 14 Protection chart for the correct setting of the PROTECTION button. Constant Protection Switch The HDL-6 is equipped with a manual override for the pro- tection circuit that enables you to defeat the front panel pro- tection switch and maintain constant impedance protection.
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Page 15: Specifications
I G H E F I N I T I O N Balancing Speaker Volume The volume control on your receiver or amplifier serves as the "master" volume for all speaker pairs connected. The volume level of the speakers may vary from room to room. - Page 16 Niles Audio Corporation www.nilesaudio.com © 1999 Niles Audio Corporation. All rights reserved. Because Niles constantly strives to improve the quality of its products, Niles reserves the right to change product specifications without notice. Niles 12331 S.W. 130 Street and the Niles logo are registered trademarks of Niles Audio Corporation. Printed in USA 4/96...