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- Page 1 M O D E L HDL-6 HDL-6 HDL-6 HIGH DEFINITION SPEAKER SELECTION SYSTEM ™ L E N D I N G E C H N O L O G Y A N D R C H I T E C T U R E...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
System Introduction TABLE OF CONTENTS The HDL-6 allows you to connect up to six pairs of speakers Introduction to your stereo receiver or amplifier and play any one pair, any combination of pairs, or all pairs at once. You don't Features and have to worry about overloading your amplifier. -
Page 3: Features And Benefits
P E A K E R E L E C T I O N Y S T E M Features and Benefits The HDL-6 offers a number of improvements over other speaker selectors: High power-handling capability of 250 watt/channel continuous music power. - Page 4 "high-definition" speaker cables. 100% tested, electronically and acoustically, for frequency response, distortion, and power handling. Standard 17" width allows the HDL-6 to stack neatly with other standard-sized components. May be used with 4-, 6-, or 8-ohm speaker systems. Ideal for both home and commercial sound installations.
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Page 5: Installation Considerations
Y S T E M Installation Considerations HDL-6 Power Handling TOOLS The HDL-6 is designed for use with a receiver or amplifier REQUIRED having a maximum power output of 250 watts per channel at • 1/8" Standard 8 ohms. Damage caused by the use of a higher-power receiv- Slotted Screwdriver er or amplifier will void the warranty. - Page 6 4 ohms. "TECH TIP" If you intend to use the HDL-6 with more than two pairs of 4-ohm speakers, we recommend that you verify that the receiv- er or amplifier is capable of driving a 4-ohm load. Consult your Niles dealer, or receiver/amplifier manufacturer, if you are uncertain about the capabilities of the receiver/amplifier.
- Page 7 Using the HDL-6 with Tube-Type Amplifiers Virtually all tube amplifiers must have a load connected at all times. If you are connecting a tube amplifier to the HDL-6, be sure at least one pair of speakers is switched on at all times. An alternative is to permanently connect a 150-ohm, five-watt resis- tor across the tube amplifier's output in parallel with the HDL-6.
- Page 8 I G H E F I N I T I O N P E A K E R E L E C T I O N Y S T E M Tube Amplifier Figure 1 Using a Tube Amplifier Niles HDL-6...
- Page 9 E F I N I T I O N P E A K E R E L E C T I O N Y S T E M Recessed areas for custom room labels HDL-6 HIGH DEFINITION SPEAKER SELECTION SYSTEM PROTECTION Attractive NILES low-profile design Simple...
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Page 10: Installation
E L E C T I O N Y S T E M Installation 1. Select a convenient mounting location for the HDL-6. 2. Run all the necessary wiring to the HDL-6. Label the wires for future reference. (See Figure 2). Receiver Figure 2... - Page 11 Y S T E M 3. Make the connections to the HDL-6. The amplifier/speaker connectors on the HDL-6 are removable. If you wish, you may remove these connectors to facilitate installation. (See Figure 3). Strip 3/8" of insulation from the end of each wire.
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Page 12: Operation
E L E C T I O N Y S T E M Operation You can use the HDL-6 in two ways: play one pair of speakers "TECH TIP" at a time, or play multiple pairs simultaneously. If your amplifier or If you intend to play more than one pair of speakers at the receiver has "A"... - Page 13 1. Make sure the amplifier or receiver power is OFF, and set You will need to the volume to minimum. activate the HDL-6's 2. On the right side of the HDL-6's front panel is a button PROTECTION button labeled PROTECTION. This button activates the HDL-6's whenever the overall...
- Page 14 Protection Chart for the correct setting of the PROTECTION button. Constant Protection Switch The HDL-6 is equipped with a manual override for the protection circuit that enables you to defeat the front-panel protection switch and maintain constant impedance protec- tion. This will safeguard your amplifier from being overdriven due to accidental or improper use by anyone unfamiliar with the equipment.
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Page 15: Specifications
The best way to balance speaker volume is to equip each of 20 Hz to 20 kHz the speaker pairs in your system with a Niles volume control. Mounting The controls allow you to adjust the volume of each speaker Table-Top component pair individually. - Page 16 ® ©2002 Niles Audio Corporation. All rights reserved. Niles and the Niles logo are registered trademarks Niles Audio Corporation of Niles Audio Corporation. Blending Technology and Architecture is a trademark of Niles Audio Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Some of Niles products (or components thereof) are manufactured under one or more U.S.