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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 M O D E L S DS8 . 3 DIRECTED SOUNDFIELD DIRECTED SOUNDFIELD ®...
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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
PC board mounted bass jumper (flat, -1dB, and -2dB). 4 or 8 ohm Selectable Impedance The DS8.3 and DS8.5 give the installer flexibility to select the speaker’s imped- ance — 4 ohms for systems where maximum current transfer and output level is desired;... - Page 4 Easy Installation The DS8.3 and DS8.5 employ a bracket- less mounting system in existing ceilings. Simply cut a hole in the mounting surface, install the frame by tightening the four mounting “dogs” via the front panel screws. The dogs first swivel 90°, then clamp the loudspeakers frame to the dry- wall 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 DS8.3; 10 to 175 watts for the DS8.5. Curiously, most speakers are not damaged by large amplifiers but by small amplifiers. If your... - Page 6 (think of a volume control as a dimmer switch for sound). Niles makes a wide range of high perfor- mance indoor and outdoor volume controls. They are available in Standard or...
- Page 7 (See Figure 6). With Niles DS8.3 and DS8.5 loudspeakers it is easy to add another pair without affecting the decor of the room. However, you will need to use a much more powerful ampli- fier than that which is built into a typical surround sound receiver or amplifier.
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Page 8: Speaker Placement
“in the mid- Systems Integration dle of your head” just like headphones! A single pair of DS8.3 and DS8.5 Loudspeakers, properly placed, can create a very convincing simulation of an array of loudspeakers. If you place them near a hard reflecting surface you can make one pair of loudspeakers sound like several. -
Page 9: Loudspeaker Placement
Loudspeaker Placement Introduction Although the DS8.3 and DS8.5 have extensive ability to compensate for unusual placements with their unique pivoting woofers, tweeters and acoustic fine-tuning switches, placement is still the primary tool for satisfying your particular listening needs. In this section, we discuss how... -
Page 10: Installation Fundamentals
Fundamentals Running the Loudspeaker 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 Figure 8). Identify where all of your electrical, phone, and TV wiring is likely to be and plan to route around it all. You can acci- dentally induce 60Hz hum on your loud- speakers if you run your speaker wire right...
- Page 12 Location Figure 8 beside electrical wire for more than a few feet. Try to keep speaker wire running parallel to power cables at least three feet away. To find exactly where an electrical cable is routed, try inspecting the inside of...
- Page 13 In traditional wood stud/drywall construc- tion you should first cut the hole for the loudspeaker 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
(See Figure 12) Concealing Speaker Wire for a Future Installation Attach the speaker wire in a loop between the ceiling joists and carefully mark the exact location of the wire on a set of plans. Ask the general contractor to... -
Page 15: Installation In Existing Construction
(1/2” to 5/8” deep in most homes) about an inch below the center of your proposed speaker location. BE VERY CAREFUL NOT TO DRILL THROUGH EXISTING WIRES, PIPES, OR STRUC- TURE. IF YOU FEEL ANY EXTRA RESIS- TANCE AS YOU ARE DRILLING, STOP. -
Page 16: Final Installation In New Or Existing Construction
Setting the Impedance jumper. 2” min. Figure 16 Wire Stripping Details 5. The DS8.3 and DS8.5 feature a separate Figure 1 frame assembly which installs with four clamps or mounting “dogs” which hold the frame in place. The dogs are tight- ened via four front-baffle screws. - Page 17 Figure 18 Installing the loudspeaker the user’s favorite listening position minimizing reflections from the side walls. For surround sound or low volume background listening create more reflections and thus more ambi- ence by directing the tweeter towards the side walls. 8.
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Page 18: Operation
Cleaning You can clean the loudspeaker 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. -
Page 19: Specifications
Specifications DS8.3 Driver Compliment 8” Injection molded polypropylene woofer with butyl rubber surround in an integrated patented pivoting mount, (15° pivot angle) 1" fluid-cooled ultra-wide dispersion silk dome tweeter in a patented low diffraction pivoting mount, (17° pivot angle) Recommended Amplifier Power... -
Page 20: Limited Warranty
NILES or an authorized NILES dealer. - 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
3. ______ _______ _ _ _ _ ____ Who will install the product? Custom Installer Electrician Friend Myself Which factor(s) influ- enced the purchase of your Niles product? (Please check all that apply) Ease of Use Price/Value Product Features Quality/Durability Reputation Style/Appearance Warranty Do you . - Page 23 Fax: (305) 238-0185 trademarks of Niles Audio Corporation. QuickSnap, Microperf and Twist and Lock are trademarks of Niles Audio Corporation. Decora is a registered trademark of Leviton and Dolby is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.