Niles RS5 Coral Installation & Operation Manual

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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

RS5

GRANITE

RS5

SANDSTONE

RS5

CORAL

Weatherproof Rock Loudspeaker

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I G H

I D E L I T Y

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R C H I T E C T U R E

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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 GRANITE SANDSTONE CORAL Weatherproof Rock Loudspeaker ® L E N D I N G I G H I D E L I T Y...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD LIMITED WARRANTY © 2004 Niles Audio Corporation. All rights reserved. Niles reserves the right to change product specifications without notice. Niles, the Niles logo and Blending Technology and Architecture are registered trademarks of Niles Audio Corporation. ConeForward, GeoRealistic and MicroPerf are trademarks of Niles Audio Corporation.
Page 3: Introduction
The RS5 series of weatherproof rock loudspeakers are designed to provide unparalleled listening satisfaction and GeoRealistic™ styling. The extraordinary sonic performance of the RS5 was achieved by harmonizing Niles' unique and proprietary technology with advances in cabinet assembly techniques. They are designed and built to withstand the environmental stresses placed on an outdoor loudspeaker.
Page 4: Features & Benefits
FEATURES & BENEFITS GeoRealistic™ Styling Traditionally, rock speakers have looked like ornaments and not like rocks. Each RS5 style has unique textures and colors that are fashioned after natural rocks. Shaped grilles match the features on the front of the rock, making them blend into the cabinet.
Page 5 This moves the front of the driver inside the cabinet creating a tunnel for the driver to play through. This tunnel adversely affects the sound quality of the loudspeaker by making the loudspeaker sound “narrow” and “far away”. Niles’ engineers have used a patent-pending ConeForward™ design technique that moves the woofer and tweeter as close to the grille as possible.
Page 6: Installation Considerations
INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS Tools and Materials Required • A wire stripper • 1/2" PVC conduit (optional) • PVC conduit glue and cleaner (optional) • PVC cutting tool • Trench digger or shovel • Tube of silicon sealant (optional) • Cable (length and type determined by installation site – see “Choosing the Speaker Cable”) Selecting the number and location for your speakers The RS5 loudspeaker can be installed directly on the ground, in a flowerbed, on a...
Page 7 Figure 1 shows how this would work for a square area of 28 feet by 20 feet and using stereo signals. Using our spacing rules as shown in Table 1, leads to the need for four speakers. The loudspeaker coverage pattern is shown in the diagram. 4.4 Feet 9.6 Feet 9.6 Feet...
Page 8 Choosing the Speaker Cable In order to choose the proper speaker cable, please follow these steps: • Unless you are using a Niles’ WVC100 or WMVC100 series weatherproof impedance matching volume controls or equivalent, only two (2) RS5 loudspeakers can be safely attached to a typical amplifier channel, if that amplifier is rated to drive 4 ohms.
Page 9 A suggested way to accomplish this is shown in Figure 5. Niles makes a wide range of outdoor volume controls. We recommend our standard weatherproof volume control, WVC100 series or our weatherproof muting volume control, WMVC series.
Page 10 – Figure 5 Two Zone Volume Control Wiring Volume controls provide flexibility and customization to make the system reliable and easy to use. Consult your local Niles’ dealer for more information about using volume controls. Recommended Amplifier Power We recommend an amplifier with a power rating of ten to one hundred watts per channel for optimum performance.
Page 11: Installation
INSTALLATION Run the speaker cable Determine the location of the amplifier that will power the loudspeakers. The amplifier should be located in an area that protects it from the weather. Refer to the amplifier installation instructions to ensure that the amplifier is not located in an area that does not meet its recommended operating environment.
Page 12 4. Connect one stripped end of the speaker cable coming from the amplifier to the RS5 connection cable’s red wire. To connect the two wires, twist the stripped ends of the wire together and screw down the wire nut on the twisted wires. The material inside the wire nut will protect the stripped ends of the wire.
Page 13 1. Point the speakers at each other, rather than at the area you want to cover. 2. Play some music with the amplifier or receiver set to Mono. 3. Stand so you are the same distance from each speaker and listen to the richness of the bass and the loudness of the sound.
Page 14 Installing the Security Bracket and Cable 1. With the loudspeaker in the proper location per the layout, turn the loudspeaker over so the bottom of the loudspeaker is facing you, as shown in Figure 7. Figure 7 Bottom of Loudspeaker 2.
Page 15 4. Pull the ends of the security cable with the loops as tight as you can until the knot around the security eyelet is tightened as shown in Figure 11. Figure 11 Security Cable Connected and Tightened 5. Feed the Security Stake through the loops at the end of the security cable and insure that they are inserted into the cable holder provided at the top of the stake, Figure 12 Security Stake Attachment to Cable...
Page 16 surface of the ground, as shown in Figure 13. 7. Pull on the security cable and verify that the stake is securely held in the ground. Upgraded Security Attachment Method (Optional) To perform this attachment method you will need the following items: 1.
Page 17 Rock Speaker Aircraft Cable Eyelet Concrete Anchor Wire Rope Clamps Figure 14 Upgraded Security Attachment 8. Loop this end of the aircraft cable around the eyelet and back to the aircraft cable. Secure this end of the cable to the main aircraft cable with the wire rope clamp.
Page 18: Operation
OPERATION Listening at Higher Volumes Outdoors there are no walls to reflect and contain the sound and typically the ambient noise level is louder. This causes the system to require more power to achieve a reasonable listening level than it does when you are listening indoors. In addition, you are frequently further away from the loudspeaker.
Page 19: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Recommended Amplifier Power 10 to 100 Watts Nominal Impedance 8 Ohms Frequency Response 70 Hz to 20 kHz Sensitivity 90 decibels for 2.83 Volts RMS of Pink Noise, measured at 1 Meter on Axis Wiring Requirements 2-conductor direct burial cable at the following sizes depending on longest length of cable required: Wire Gauge Maximum Distance...
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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...
Page 22: Warranty Registration Card
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Page 23: Limited Warranty
NILES or an authorized NILES dealer.
Page 24 Niles Audio Corporation 12331 S.W. 130 Street Miami, Florida 33186 Tel: (305) 238-4373 Fax: (305) 238-0185 © 2004 Niles Audio Corporation. DS00366ACN Printed in China...

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