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- Page 1 I n s t a l l a t i o n G u i d e Pro15SW P r o f e s s i o n a l Q u a l i t y , C a b i n e t , H i g h - P o w e r H o m e T h e a t e r S u b w o o f e r...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONGRATULATIONS! Thank you for choosing your new Niles StageFront Home Theater Solutions™ Pro15SW 15-inch High-Power Home Theater Powered Subwoofer. 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. -
Page 3: Introduction
INTRODUCTION The Niles StageFront Pro15SW 15-inch High-Power Home Theater Powered Subwoofer is expressly designed for superior sonic quality in home theater and multi-channel music bass reinforcement applications. It employs advanced technology components that extract powerful bass in recorded music or the thunderous deep sound effects in a movie. -
Page 4: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. USER SERVICEABLE PARTS I N S I D E . R E F E R SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fi re or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture 1. -
Page 5: Features And Benefits
FEATURES AND BENEFITS 15-INCH INTERLACED CARBON-FIBER WOOFER WITH CAST ALUMINUM FRAME AND BUTYL-RUBBER SURROUND The Pro15SW’s long-throw front-fi ring 15” woofer creates deep authoritative bass at sustained output levels. 1,000 WATT ADVANCED DIGITAL AMPLIFIER Niles uses the latest digital technology so bass response will be extremely fast and absolutely accurate, no matter what audio material is being reproduced. - Page 6 MUSIC SENSE AND 12 VOLT TRIGGER CIRCUITRY FOR AUTOMATIC POWER ON/OFF When enabled, the Pro15SW will turn on when an audio signal is present and remains on any of the audio inputs. The 12-volt System trigger input functions in the same fashion. Power will turn off when no signal is present after a delay of approximately 15 minutes for Music Sense or for the 12-volt trigger.
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Page 7: Installation Considerations
INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS RCA CABLE For line-level connections, use high-quality RCA cables that feature low impedance, double shielding and gold-plated connectors (see CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS on page 7). Consult your local Niles dealer for their recommendations. LOUDSPEAKER WIRE Use 2-conductor loudspeaker wire for loudspeaker-level connections to the Pro15SW and satellite loudspeakers (see CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS on page 7). - Page 8 INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS (CONTINUED) Because all rooms are unique and people have different expectations with regard to audio quality, some experimentation may be necessary with regard to placement and control settings. Figure 1. A standard placement with the subwoofer right of center. Figure 2.
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Page 9: Controls And Connectors
CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS OPERATION CONTROLS The Pro15SW’s operation controls are located on the unit’s front panel, as shown in Figure 3. They function as follows: Figure 3. The Pro15SW’s front panel contains the subwoofer’s operation controls. 1. MUSIC/MOVIE LEVEL and SETUP Controls: While listening to music, move SETUP switch to MUSIC and adjust the MUSIC LEVEL control to set the desired bass level. - Page 10 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS SIGNAL CONNECTORS AND POWER CONTROLS The Pro15SW’s signal connectors and power controls are located on the unit’s rear panel, as shown in Figure 4. They function as follows: NOTE: SEE APPLICATIONS STARTING ON PAGE YOUR APPLICATION. Figure 4. The Pro15SW’s rear panel contains the subwoofer’s signal connectors and power controls.
- Page 11 NOTE: ON THE FRONT PANEL IF SETUP (SEE FIGURE 3 ON PAGE 7) SWITCH IS SET TO MUSIC, A 3 TO 30 VDC (OR VAC) TRIGGER SIGNAL WILL CHANGE OPERATION OVER TO THE MOVIE MODE. IF THE SETUP SWITCH IS ALREADY SET TO MOVIE, A TRIGGER SIGNAL HAS NO EFFECT, SINCE THE MODE IS ALREADY SET TO MOVIE.
- Page 12 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS APPLICATIONS The StageFront Pro15SW 15-inch High-Power Home Theater Powered Subwoofer is very fl exible and can be confi gured for use in various applications with associated external audio components, as shown in Figures 5 through 9. For other Pro15SW applications, consult your local Niles dealer for help in confi...
- Page 13 PRO15SW AND LOUDSPEAKER-LEVEL CONNECTION TO SATELLITE LOUDSPEAKERS Set switch to ON and adjust FREQUENCY Position SET UP switch Adjust PHASE to Set LOW PASS to closely to match low frequency cutoff of your to the mode you wish to integrate subwoofer match HIGH PASS satellite loudspeakers.
- Page 14 TWO PRO15SWS AND SATELLITE LOUDSPEAKER SYSTEM Set switch to ON and adjust FREQUENCY to match low frequency cutoff of your satellite loudspeakers. Alternate confi guration: Set switch to OFF to send full range audio to L/R AUDIO OUT jacks. NOTE: ADJUST SETTING ON BOTH PRO15SW SUBS TO BE THE SAME Trigger output Pro15SW Back Position SET UP switch...
- Page 15 PRO15SW AND LOUDSPEAKER LEVEL CONNECTION TO SATELLITE LOUDSPEAKERS Position SET UP switch to the mode you wish to adjust MUSIC OR MOVIE and adjust level controls per instructions. Do NOT use these port when using the Loudspeaker ports Loudspeaker level outputs Niles SI-2125 Left satellite loudspeaker...
- Page 16 PRO15SW AND SATELLITE LOUDSPEAKER SYSTEM WITH EXTERNAL POWER AND MODE TRIGGERS Optional Second Subwoofer Trigger Outputs Home Theater Receiver When using the system trigger, set this switch to MUSIC/ VOLTAGE SENSE Trigger Input Refer to system audio wiring sections. Figure 9. Trigger connections Optional Pro15SW Back To other Home theater...
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Page 17: Finishing The Installation
FINISHING THE INSTALLATION ADJUSTING THE FEET The Pro15SW is equipped with four adjustable spike feet that include large slip-on rubber covers. At the fi nal placement site adjust the feet/spikes as follows: On hard floors (e.g., wood, tile, etc.), check the Pro15SW’s stability and if needed, ■... - Page 18 HIGH PASS FREQUENCY control (if applicable) = 160 Hz (or value ■ recommended by satellite loudspeaker manufacturer) ■ HIGH PASS ON/OFF switch = ON LEVEL SETUP switch = MUSIC ■ ■ MUSIC LEVEL control = 5 MOVIE LEVEL control = 5 ■...
- Page 19 Of course, there are some wires that appear completely identical. So be careful, or you might make a connection mistake. If you do, one satellite loudspeaker will be playing “out-of-phase” with the other loudspeaker. A pair of out-of-phase loudspeakers works against each other, and the sound of the two playing together will be lacking in bass and sound “phasey.”...
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Page 20: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Driver Complement 15-inch Interlaced Carbon-Fiber Woofer with Cast Aluminum Frame and Butyl-Rubber Surround Amplifi er Power 1,000 Watts (rms) at less than 1% distortion Frequency Response 25 to 125 Hz, +/- 3 dB Power Requirements 120 Vac, 60Hz or 220-240 Vac, 50-60Hz Overall Dimensions 17-1/2”... -
Page 21: Fcc Instructions To The User
FCC INSTRUCTIONS TO THE USER This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. -
Page 22: 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 23: 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 fi ll 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 24 12331 SW 130 Street, Miami, FL 33186 1-800-BUY-HIFI – www.nilesaudio.com ©2007 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.
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