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Summary of Contents for Niles StageFront Home Theater Solutions IW650FX
- Page 1 I n s t a l l a t i o n G u i d e IW650FX IW770FX ■ P r o f e s s i o n a l Q u a l i t y , I n - W a l l ,...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONGRATULATIONS! Thank you for choosing a superior StageFront Home Theater Solutions™ In-Wall FX 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 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction... -
Page 3: Introduction
Models ending in “LCR” are designed for front channel left/center/right placement or wherever a monopole design is required. StageFront models are the perfect choice wherever quality of sound is the most important consideration. IW650FX Stock Number FG01331 IW770FX... -
Page 4: Features And Benefits
FEATURES AND BENEFITS TCC™ (TALC, CARBON, CERAMIC-FILLED) WOOFER* *IW650FX only Extremely rigid to reduce breakup, lower distortion and provide enhanced bass response DUAL SIDE-FIRING TCC™ (TALC, CARBON, CERAMIC-FILLED) SURROUND EFFECT DRIVERS* *IW650FX only Provide diffuse sound fields for optimum surround effects... -
Page 5: Installation Considerations
INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS Loudspeaker Baffle Dogs swivel 90° Mounting Screws Grille Figure 1. Mounting an IW770FX vertically into a wall. (CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE) - Page 6 INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS TOOLS AND PRECAUTIONS We recommend using the following tools to install an In-Wall StageFront 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 ■...
- Page 7 electrical and fire codes. In some areas, conduit is also required. For a trouble-free installation, low-voltage wire such as loudspeaker wire must be run in accordance with the National Electrical Code and any applicable provisions of the local building code. If you are unsure of the correct installation techniques, wire jacket, or type of conduit to use, consult a professional audio/video installer, building contractor, or the local building and inspection department.
- Page 8 Figure 2. Loudspeakers are placed near back corner walls of a home theater room. If your home theater system is capable of reproducing Dolby Surround EX ■ consider using a second pair of StageFront FX loudspeakers (on the side walls) for an additional rear surround effect, as shown in Figure 4.
- Page 9 If you are unsure of the correct installation techniques, please consult your authorized Niles Audio dealer. NOTE: FOR THIS APPLICATION, YOU WILL NEED TO USE A MORE POWERFUL AMPLIFIER THAN THE ONE BUILT INTO A TYPICAL SURROUND-SOUND RECEIVER OR AMPLIFIER.
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Page 10: Finishing The Installation
FINISHING THE INSTALLATION CONNECTING & INSTALLING THE LOUDSPEAKER 1. Please be sure to install the correct loudspeaker in the correct room position. Look on the rear label for “Right” or “Left” designation. Install in the appropriate position as viewed from the listening position facing the video display. 2. - Page 11 7. Remove cardboard paint mask / template from the box and keep for future potential use. 8. Turn on the home theater receiver and calibrate all loudspeakers in the system according to the receiver manufacturer’s instructions. IMPORTANT: DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN THE SCREWS! OVER TIGHTENING THEM MAY MAKE THE GRILLE DIFFICULT TO INSTALL.
- Page 12 PAINTING THE GRILLE AND FRAME Each StageFront FX and LCR 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. 1.
- Page 13 SETTING THE BIPOLE/DIPOLE MODE Each StageFront FX loudspeaker features a BIPOLE/DIPOLE switch located on the front, as shown in Figure 8. Set the BIPOLE/DIPOLE switch on each StageFront FX loudspeaker according to the loudspeaker’s side or rear placement, as shown in Figure 8.
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Page 14: Operation
OPERATION LISTENING AT HIGHER VOLUMES Achieving a reasonable volume of sound in a large room requires more amplifier power than it does in a small room. It is possible to turn the volume up so high that the amplifier runs out of power. This creates “clipping” distortion, which will make treble sound very harsh and unmusical. -
Page 15: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS IW650FX Recommended Amplifier Power 15 to 125 watts per channel Nominal Impedance 6 ohm nominal; 3.2 ohm minimum Frequency Response 80Hz to 20kHz, +/- 3 dB Sensitivity 88 dB with 2.83 V pink noise input measured at 1 meter on axis Frame Dimensions 21-1/2"... - Page 16 NOTES...
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Page 18: Limited Warranty
LIMITED WARRANTY NILES AUDIO CORPORATION (“NILES”) WARRANTS ITS PASSIVE LOUDSPEAKER PRODUCTS (THOSE NOT REQUIRING AC OR BATTERY POWER) TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER TO BE FREE OF MANUFACTURING DEFECTS IN MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE YEARS FROM DATE OF PURCHASE. -
Page 19: 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 ( )_______________________email _______________________________ 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 20 12331 SW 130 Street, Miami, FL 33186 1-800-BUY-HIFI – www.nilesaudio.com ©2006 Niles Audio Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Niles and the Niles logo are registered trademarks of Niles Audio Corporation. Stagefront Home Theater Solutions is a trademark of Niles Audio Corporation.