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Niles SI-1230 Series 2 Installation Manual

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  • Page 1 A M P L I F I E R S I N S T A l l A T I o N G u I d e SeRIeS 2...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONGRATULATIONS! Thank you for purchasing the award winning Niles SI-1230 Series 2, one of the most versatile and powerful multi-channel amplifiers ever offered. Like all Niles products, the SI-1230 is built to the highest standards of quality and reliability. With proper installation and operation, you’ll enjoy years of trouble-free use.
  • Page 3 “Mains Plug”) is used as the disconnect device and shall remain accessible and operable at all times. 18. Do not expose batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 1-760-710-0992...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    INTROdUCTION We call the SI-1230 a Systems Integration Amplifier because it is a power amplifier specifically designed to solve the problems of interfacing with different brands and models of equipment, different acoustic environments in different rooms, and different kinds of applications: home theater, stereo, and background music.

  • Page 5: Features And Benefits

    BusMatrix™ makes the SI-1230 an ideal multi-room or multi-zone amplifier and offers exciting new features and system design possibilities to the professional installer. NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 1-760-710-0992...
  • Page 6 FEATURES ANd BENEFITS CONTINUEd... INdEpENdENT LEvEL CONTROLS Each amplifier channel has an independent level control enabling you to adjust the volume settings for twelve different speaker locations individually. Each speaker can now be adjusted specifically for its location and for who will be listening! TURN-ON mOdES The SI-1230 features three turn-on modes: 1.

  • Page 7: System Design Basics

    To achieve different volumes and greater convenience in different rooms within a zone, individual volume controls can be used. Niles makes volume controls in various styles and colors. When designing your system, take into account who will use the system and when they will use it.
  • Page 8 SySTEm dESIGN BASICS CONTINUEd... A MultiZone system as shown in Figure 2, offers the house hold more flexibility. For instance, a family might have their family room wired for surround sound and their living room wired for background music. In a two zone system, the children can watch TV in surround sound while Mom and Dad are reading the paper and enjoying background music in the living room.

  • Page 9: System Design Considerations

    Installation Considerations on page 15). When designing your system, try to specify 6-8 ohm speakers (Niles offers a complete line of inwall, in-ceiling, outdoor and home theater loudspeakers with all models rated from 6-8 ohms).
  • Page 10 SySTEm dESIGN CONSIdERATIONS CONTINUEd... USING mONO FOR SmOOThER COvERAGE In large or irregularly shaped rooms, you may find that the main listening area may be closer to one of the speakers. If the speakers in the room are connected to a stereo amplifier you will only hear half the music. The SI-1230’s BusMatrix™ enables you to create mono sound from one speaker without impacting the stereo quality in the rest of the system.

  • Page 11: Applications

    Figure 3 Blu-ray Cable Player Player PRE-AMP or AM/FM RECEIVER SI-1230 SERIES 2 Single Zone NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 1-760-710-0992...
  • Page 12 Blu-ray Cable Player Player DUAL-ZONE SURROUND SOUND RECEIVER Zone 1 (Home Theater) Front Speakers Center Speakers Rear Speakers SI-1230 SERIES 2 BusMatrix™ Niles High Power Volume Controls Living Room Kitchen Of ce Bedroom Patio (Bridged Channels 9-10, 11-12) Zone 2...
  • Page 13 R e c e i v e r Zone 6 Preamp Output (set to xed) BusMatrix™ SI-1230 SERIES 2 Niles High Power Volume Controls Room 1 Room 2 Room 3 Room 4 Room 5 NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 1-760-710-0992...
  • Page 14 Figure 6. Figure 6 Blu-ray Cable Player Player Matrix Switching Preamp Zone Outputs Dedicated Inputs SI-1230 SERIES 2 Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 WWW.NILESAUDIO.COM...

  • Page 15: Configuring Your System

    Zone3- Right Main Bus Zone4 - Left Main Bus Zone4 - Right Main Bus Zone5 - Left Main Bus Zone5 - Right MODE SETTINGS IN USE SPECIAL Constant Audio Sense Voltage Trigger Control Output NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 1-760-710-0992...

  • Page 16: Installation Considerations

    3-24V AC or DC voltage detected at the trigger input. Voltage triggers can be supplied by Niles automated switchers, some video projectors, some surround sound processors, or something as simple as a 12 volt AC wall adapter plugged into the switched outlet of your stereo receiver.
  • Page 17 “boxer fans” to provide continuous air flow into and out of the Allow a minimum of 2” of depth behind unit cabinet. to accommodate cables and connectors. NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 1-760-710-0992...

  • Page 18: Front And Rear Panel Details

    This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. S I - 1 2 3 0 S E R I E S Niles Audio, Carlsbad, Calif Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme S y s t e m s...
  • Page 19 CLASS II WIRING CLASS II WIRING CLASS II WIRING 100-120 / 220-240 V~ 50 / 60 Hz, 500W Removable Two-prong Dual banana spaced binding post for 16 gauge 6’ AC power cord speaker connections NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 1-760-710-0992...

  • Page 20: Installation

    5 amplifiers from each of its six outputs, allowing 30 SI-1230 power amplifiers to be fed from the same master preamplifier. If your preamp has a vacuum tube output stage, you must use a Niles AVDA-3 to drive more than a single SI-1230.

  • Page 21: Speaker Wire Connections

    NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 1-760-710-0992...
  • Page 22 INSTALLATION BUSmATRIx ™ INpUT SwITCh SETTING Each channel has a dedicated BusMatrix™ DIP switch that assigns that channel’s source. To assign a signal from the Main Bus Input, select one of the first three switches which will give you either Left (L), Right (R) or Mono (L+R). To assign the channel’s dedicated input select the fourth switch.
  • Page 23 3. use the eVen numbereD input, DiP switch, when two channels are bridged into one, make sure that and level control for connections and the odd numbered input DiP switches are all in the “off” configuration. position. NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 1-760-710-0992...

  • Page 24: Mode Switch

    1. check the requirements of the device you The control output has a maximum want to control. current capability of 150 ma. 2. connect the 3.5 mm Jack to the control niles makes an accessory cable plug output maintaining proper polarity FG00724. (tip = +). WWW.NILESAUDIO.COM...

  • Page 25: Operation

    Turn-On circuits, and illuminates “red” to indicate activation of the amplifier’s built-in protection circuitry due to either a fault in the wiring or the speaker, or with the Niles System Integration Amplifier ® itself. using Level Controls as Limiters...

  • Page 26: Cleaning And Maintenance

    OpERATION LISTENING AT hIGhER vOLUmES Thirty watts is enough power to play a conventional speaker in a normal sized room loudly enough to completely drown out conversation. Even at levels like that, the SI-1230 will sound clear and clean. However, it requires more power to achieve a reasonable volume of sound in a large room than it does in a small room.

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting Guide

    TROUBLE-ShOOTING GUIdE When there is a problem consult this guide first. If the problem persists, or you have additional questions, call your local Niles dealer or call Niles Technical Support at 1-800-289-4434. The most common problems relate to hook up.
  • Page 28 TROUBLE-ShOOTING GUIdE Symptom possible Causes and Test procedure Sound is distorted busmatrix™ DiP switches are not in the correct positions. on one or all of the channels at normal check your configuration worksheet and verify all settings. volumes normal volume cannot one of the internal amplifier fuses is blown.

  • Page 29: Specifications

    17 ¼” (43.81 cm) wide overall 5 ¾” (14.5 cm) high (including feet) Dimensions 16 ¼” (41.1 cm) deep Weight weight 35lb., 15.8 kg aC mains: 100-120 / 220-240 V~, 50 / 60 hz, 500w NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 1-760-710-0992...

  • Page 30: Configuration Worksheet

    CONFIGURATION wORkShEET For ease of use, the Configuration Worksheet can be enlarged on a photocopier. BUS INS & OUTS CONNECTED TO Left Main Bus Right Main Bus Cascade Output BRIDGED INPUT SOURCE SPEAKER MODE SETTINGS IN USE SPECIAL Constant Audio Sense Voltage Trigger Control Output WWW.NILESAUDIO.COM...
  • Page 31 NILES dealer (with proof of purchase – claims made without proof of purchase will be denied) who will test the product and if necessary, forward it to NILES for service. If there are no authorized NILES dealers in your area, you must contact NILES to receive a factory Return Authorization Number.
  • Page 32 1 - 8 0 0 - B U Y - H I F I – w w w . n i l e s a u d i o . c o m ©2012 Core Brands, llC. All rights reserved. Niles and the Niles logos are registered trademarks of Core Brands, llC.

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