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- Page 1 FO R US E IN M US IC O R HO M E T HE AT E R SY ST E M S 1 0 " & 1 2 " P O W E R E D S U B W O O F E R S SW10 SW12...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONGRATULATIONS! Thank you for choosing an SW10 or SW12 High-Powered Subwoofer 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... -
Page 3: Introduction
The SW10 utilizes a 10" woofer with a 125W amplifier, and the SW12 a 12" woofer with a 260W amplifier. Both provide significantly more power to meet the dynamic demands of music and home theater applications and are a perfect choice whenever enhanced bass sound is the most important consideration. -
Page 4: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral CAUTION triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose... -
Page 5: Features And Benefits
MOLDED TCC™ (TALC, CARBON AND CERAMIC) CONE AND BUTYL-RUBBER SURROUND The SW10 and SW12 feature either a 10-inch or 12-inch long-throw, front-firing woofer, in a ported enclosure, for maximum bass response with reduced sonic breakup and lower distortion than comparable models. - Page 6 The SW10 and SW12 also includes a POWER TRIGGER input that allows a 3-30V AC/DC input to remotely power on/off the SW10 or SW12 in the same way. This trigger has a cascade output to automate other appropriately equipped gear or another SW10 or SW12.
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Page 7: Installation Considerations
INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS RCA CABLE For the best possible performance using the line-level connections, use high-quality RCA cables that feature low impedance and gold-plated connectors. Consult your local Niles dealer for their recommendations. NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI... -
Page 8: Placement
PLACEMENT THE BOUNDARY EFFECT Placing an SW10 or SW12 in a corner can powerfully affect the way a listener perceives bass response. Known as the boundary effect, a placement close to a wall/ceiling boundary or near a corner-wall boundary will emphasize certain bass frequencies, while canceling others. This effect can make the SW10 or SW12 sound excessively boomy and inaccurate to some listeners, while to others it just seems like more bass sound. -
Page 9: Controls And Connectors
CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS OPERATION CONTROLS The SW10 and SW12’s operation controls are located on the unit’s front panel, as shown in Figure 1. They function as follows: Figure 1. The SW10 and SW12’s front panel contains the subwoofer’s operation controls. - Page 10 SIGNAL CONNECTORS AND POWER CONTROLS The SW10 and SW12’s signal connectors and power controls are located on the unit’s rear panel, as shown in Figure 2. They function as follows: NOTE: SEE APPLICATIONS STARTING ON PAGE 10 FOR DETAILED WIRING CONNECTIONS FOR YOUR APPLICATION.
- Page 11 2. (Auto) POWER Switch: Use the ALWAYS ON mode to leave the SW10 and SW12 always on. Use the MUSIC/VOLTAGE SENSE mode to automatically power on the SW10 and SW12 when audio signals are present or when system trigger is used. When signals are absent, the SW10 and SW12 will enter the standby mode.
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Page 12: Applications
APPLICATIONS The Niles SW10 and SW12 Subwoofers are very flexible and can be configured for use in various applications with associated external audio components, as shown in Figure 3 through 5. For other SW10 and SW12 applications, consult your local Niles dealer for help in configuring your home theater system. - Page 13 TWO SW10 AND SW12’S WITH SATELLITE LOUDSPEAKER SYSTEM NOTE: ADJUST SETTING ON BOTH SW10 AND SW12 SUBWOOFER TO BE THE SAME Speaker left out Speaker Right out Niles ZR-8630AV Receiver Subwoofer line input Trigger output ��� � ��� � �������...
- Page 14 SW10 AND SW12 AND SPEAKER-LEVEL CONNECTION TO SATELLITE LOUDSPEAKERS ��� � ������� ����� DO not use these ports when using ������������� ������ �� �� ��� the SPEAKER ports ����� ������� ������������� ����� ����� �������� � � ��� ��������� ��� ������� ���� ����� ��� ����� ���...
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Page 15: Finishing The Installation
• On carpeted floors, tilt the SW10 and SW12 up and remove each rubber cover. Check the SW10 and SW12’s stability and, if needed, adjust the spikes one at a time until the cabinet is level. - Page 16 SETTING UP THE SW10 AND SW12 After making all the connections and calibrating the loudspeakers, set up the SW10 and SW12 by performing the following steps (see CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS on page 7 for information on control operation): 1. On the rear panel, set the (Auto) POWER switch to ALWAYS ON or MUSIC/VOLTAGE SENSE.
- Page 17 • To remove the grille, start with the bottom grille posts and gently pull the grille frame away from the SW10 and SW12’s edge at each of the five recessed holes. Store the grille in a safe place for future use.
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Page 18: Specifications
Power Requirements SW10 and SW12: 120 Vac, 230-240 Vac, 50/60Hz Overall Dimensions (with grille) SW10: 14.25" W x 15.25" H x 17.25" D SW12: 14.25" W x 19" H x 19" D Weight SW10: 47 lbs, (21.3 kg) shipping weight SW12: 57 lbs, (26 kg) shipping weight Certification... -
Page 19: Fcc Instructions To The User
TV reception. The user is cautioned that changes and modifications made to the equipment without the approval of manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI... - Page 20 NOTES...
- Page 21 NOTES NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI...
- Page 22 ACCORDANCE WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED BY THE MANUFACTURER, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGE CAUSED BY ACCIDENT, MISHANDLING, IMPROPER INSTALLATION, ABUSE, NEGLIGENCE, OR NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR, OR ANY DEFECT CAUSED BY REPAIR TO THE PRODUCT BY ANYONE OTHER THAN NILES OR AN AUTHORIZED NILES DEALER.
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Page 23: Warranty
Occupation: Architect/Developer ❍ Are there products/ Which factor(s) influenced Arts/Entertainment Custom Installer ❍ ❍ capabilities that you would the purchase of your Niles Business Owner Direct Mail ❍ ❍ like to see introduced? product? (Please check Engineer Friend/Family ❍ ❍... - Page 24 ® L E N D I N G I G H I D E L I T Y R C H I T E C T U R E N i l e s A u d i o C o r p o r a t i o n 1 2 3 3 1 S .
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