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- Page 1 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 Indoor/Outdoor Loudspeaker. ® L E N D I N G I G H I D E L I T Y ®...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONGRATULATIONS Thank you for choosing the OS6 Indoor/Outdoor 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
The OS6 is a two-way speaker in an acoustic suspension enclosure. The cabi- net is shaped to fit neatly into corners or eaves. It is supplied with a swiveling mounting bracket for easy installation anywhere. -
Page 4: Features & Benefits
The result is a transparently clear, sweet, natural sounding tweeter which still maintains extended frequency response. TAPERING SHAPE The cabinet of the OS6 is shaped so that the speaker will tuck discretely away into corners or under eaves. RIGID, ACOUSTICALLY INERT ENCLOSURE The cabinet of the OS6 is composed of mineral filled polypropylene. - Page 5 EASY THREE-WAY MOUNTING SYSTEM 1. The OS6 can be hung from a nail using the nail hole on the bracket. 2. The bracket can be screwed into the mounting surface using your hardware.
- Page 6 The enclosure itself is shatterproof. The OS6’s components are weather resistant, UV-resistant, saltwater corrosion-resistant, and immune to damage from temperature extremes (-50 to over 200 degrees Fahrenheit).
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Page 7: Parts Guide
PARTS GUIDE Figure 1 OS6 Parts Guide a. Bracket b. Nail Hole c. Wire Hole d. Screw Hole e. Bracket Knob Grille g. Cabinet h. Baffle Binding Posts Threaded Inserts... -
Page 8: Installation Considerations
(See Figure 2). For most applications, we recommend using 16 or 18 gauge wire. For wiring runs longer than 80 feet, we recommend 14 gauge wire. The binding posts of the OS6 will accommodate up to 12 gauge wire directly. Larger sizes can be accommodated using spade, banana, or pin connectors. - Page 9 Figure 2 Wiring directly from a receiver or amplifier INCORPORATING A VOLUME CONTROL It’s possible to control the volume of the sound at the speaker location. Plan to wire the system so that each pair of speakers has its own volume control. Niles makes a wide range of indoor and outdoor volume controls.
- Page 10 PLACING THE OS6 FOR THE BEST SOUND QUALITY The OS6’s dispersion pattern is very broad. The speaker is very sensitive and will handle a lot of amplifier power. This allows good sound quality over an extremely large listening area. However, if a single pair is positioned to provide coverage of a very large room or patio, you will have “hot spots”...
- Page 11 You can increase the bass output even more by mount- ing the OS6 in a corner or under an eave (See Figure 5) This type of placement gives the speaker two boundaries, both reinforcing the bass sounds. Of course, if you wish to hear less bass, try moving the speaker away from the boundary (See Figure 6).
- Page 12 Be careful to use hardware that is designed for the surface you are mounting to. The OS6 with the bracket weighs 4 lbs. 12 oz. If you are not sure of a safe way to mount the speakers, consult a professional installer or a building contractor.
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Page 13: Painting The Os6
PAINTING THE OS6 The enclosure, the brackets, and the grilles of the OS6 can all be painted to match the surroundings. Because we want you to preserve the acoustic quali- ties of the grille, please paint the grille according to the grille painting instruc- tions. - Page 14 PAINTING THE GRILLE The grille is important to the sound of the OS6. Do not fill the holes of the grille with paint. The grille is constructed of aluminum with a perfectly even powder coat overall.
- Page 15 If you are using an applicator or brush and a can of paint, thin the paint first. Thick paint will tend to clog the grille holes. REPLACING THE GRILLE Carefully fit the grille into its recess so that it is barely in place. Starting with one corner, go around the speaker, pushing the grille in a little bit each time.
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Page 16: Installation
INSTALLATION MOUNTING THE BRACKET 1. Remove the bracket knobs and the bracket from the speaker. 2. Hold the bracket up to the mounting surface. The speaker can be mounted either horizontally or vertically. Hold the bracket so that the speaker wire fits through the large, circular wire hole in the bracket. - Page 17 CONNECTING THE SPEAKER 1. Separate the two conductors of the speaker wire so that at least two inches of each conductor are free. 2. Strip one half inch of insulation from the end of each conductor of the speaker wire. 3.
- Page 18 3. Stand so you are the same distance from each speaker and listen to the rich- ness of the bass and the loudness of the sound. 4. Turn off the amplifier and reverse the connections on one speaker only. 5. Repeat the listening test with the same setting of the volume control. When the sound has a richer bass and is slightly louder the speakers are working together or “in-phase”.
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Page 19: Operation
CLEANING You can clean the OS6's 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. Hosing off the speaker is not recommended, as the tweeter is a precise... -
Page 20: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS RECOMMENDED AMPLIFIER POWER Five to 100 watts per channel NOMINAL IMPEDANCE 8 Ohms FREQUENCY RESPONSE 110Hz to 21kHz, plus or minus 3 dB (on axis) SENSITIVITY 89 decibels for 2.83 volts of Pink Noise, measured at 1 meter on axis WIRING REQUIREMENTS Sixteen to 18 gauge 2-conductor (unshielded or shielded) wire for runs up to 80 feet. -
Page 21: Warranty Registration Card
WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD OS6 Indoor/Outdoor Loudspeaker Model Purchased__________________ ____________ _ ____ Serial Number_____________ ____________________ _ _________________________________________ Date Purchased (month/day/year)_______ _____________________ _ ____ ____________________ ______ Dealer Name and Location________________ _____ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ _________ ___________________________________ Miss Name______ _________________________________________________ ___________________________ Address________________________________ ________________________________________________________ _______________________________ ____________________________________ _ __________... -
Page 22: Limited Warranty
LIMITED WARRANTY Niles Audio Corporation ("NILES") warrants its outdoor loudspeaker products to the original purchaser to be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for a period of two years from date of purchase. This Warranty is subject to the following additional conditions and limitations. The Warranty... - Page 23 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...
- Page 24 Corporation www.nilesaudio.com 12331 S.W. 130 Street ©1999 Niles Audio Corporation. Niles, the Niles logo and Blending High Fidelity and Architecture are registered trademarks of Niles Audio Corporation. ElastoDynamic and Miami, Florida 33186 OmniMount is a registered trademark of OmniMount Systems 6/98 DS00215A...