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- Page 1 I n s t a l l a t i o n G u i d e Pro15SW P r o f e s s i o n a l Q u a l i t y , C a b i n e t ,...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONGRATULATIONS! Thank you for choosing your new Niles StageFront Home Theater Solutions™ Pro15SW 15-inch High-Power Home Theater Powered Subwoofer. 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. -
Page 3: Introduction
It employs advanced technology components that extract powerful bass in recorded music or the thunderous deep sound effects in a movie. The Pro15SW is the perfect choice wherever enhanced bass sound is the most important consideration. -
Page 4: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The lightning fl ash with arrowhead symbol, within an CAUTION equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE product’s enclosure that may be of suffi cient magnitude to RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. -
Page 5: Features And Benefits
GOLD PLATED STEREO RCA LINE-LEVEL AND LOUDSPEAKER-LEVEL INPUTS The Pro15SW features stereo RCA line-level inputs as well as a non-fi ltered RCA LFE (Low Frequency Effects) line-level input for a direct connection from a 5.1 or 7.1 home theater sound processor. The Pro15SW also has gold-plated loudspeaker- level fi... - Page 6 MUSIC SENSE AND 12 VOLT TRIGGER CIRCUITRY FOR AUTOMATIC POWER ON/OFF When enabled, the Pro15SW will turn on when an audio signal is present and remains on any of the audio inputs. The 12-volt System trigger input functions in the same fashion. Power will turn off when no signal is present after a delay of approximately 15 minutes for Music Sense or for the 12-volt trigger.
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Page 7: Installation Considerations
THE BOUNDARY EFFECT Placing a Pro15SW in a corner can powerfully affect the way a listener perceives bass response. Known as the boundary effect, a placement close to a corner-wall boundary will emphasize certain bass frequencies, while canceling others. This effect can make the Pro15SW sound excessively boomy and inaccurate to some listeners, while to others it just seems like more bass sound. - Page 8 INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS (CONTINUED) Because all rooms are unique and people have different expectations with regard to audio quality, some experimentation may be necessary with regard to placement and control settings. Figure 1. A standard placement with the subwoofer right of center. Figure 2.
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Page 9: Controls And Connectors
SETTING UP THE PRO15SW on page 15. 2. LOW PASS Frequency Control: Use this control to set the subwoofer’s low-pass crossover frequency from 40 to 120 Hz. For more details, see SETTING UP PRO15SW on page 15. 3. PHASE Control: Use this control to set the subwoofer’s phase response from 0 to 180°. - Page 10 IN jack to a movie trigger signal from a home theater surround processor or receiver. The 3 to 30 Vdc (or Vac) signal will set the Pro15SW to movie mode, while a 0 Vdc (or Vac) signal will keep it in the music mode. Again, tip...
- Page 11 OUTPUT, CONSIDER ADDING A NILES HOME THEATER AUTOMATION SYSTEM OR A NILES MAIN SYSTEM UNIT. SEE FIGURE 9 ON PAGE 14 FOR CONNECTION DETAILS. 3. (Auto) POWER Switch: Use the ALWAYS ON mode to leave the Pro15SW always on. Use the MUSIC/VOLTAGE SENSE mode to automatically power on the Pro15SW when an audio signal or trigger voltage is present.
- Page 12 fl exible and can be confi gured for use in various applications with associated external audio components, as shown in Figures 5 through 9. For other Pro15SW applications, consult your local Niles dealer for help in confi guring your home theater system...
- Page 13 PRO15SW AND LOUDSPEAKER-LEVEL CONNECTION TO SATELLITE LOUDSPEAKERS Set switch to ON and adjust FREQUENCY Position SET UP switch Adjust PHASE to Set LOW PASS to closely to match low frequency cutoff of your to the mode you wish to integrate subwoofer match HIGH PASS satellite loudspeakers.
- Page 14 LFE input. Set switch to OFF to send full range audio to L/R AUDIO OUT jacks. NOTE: ADJUST SETTING ON BOTH PRO15SW SUBS TO BE THE SAME Home Theater Receiver Trigger output Line Level outputs...
- Page 15 PRO15SW AND LOUDSPEAKER LEVEL CONNECTION TO SATELLITE LOUDSPEAKERS Position SET UP switch Control not Set LOW PASS to Adjust PHASE to to the mode you wish to used about 100Hz. integrate subwoofer adjust MUSIC OR MOVIE sound with system. and adjust level controls per instructions.
- Page 16 PRO15SW AND SATELLITE LOUDSPEAKER SYSTEM WITH EXTERNAL POWER AND MODE TRIGGERS Optional When using the system trigger, set this switch to MUSIC/ VOLTAGE SENSE Trigger Input Optional Second Subwoofer Trigger Outputs Home Theater Receiver Pro15SW Back Refer to system audio wiring sections.
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Page 17: Finishing The Installation
On carpeted floors, tilt the Pro15SW up and remove each rubber cover. Check the ■ Pro15SW’s stability and if needed, adjust the spikes one at a time until the cabinet is level. CONNECTING THE PRO15SW Connect the Pro15SW according to your application (see APPLICATIONS on page 10). - Page 18 6. Continue listening to your favorite music and movie sources using the appropriate setting for LEVEL SETUP. Try experimenting with the PHASE control until you find its optimum setting. Depending on the Pro15SW’s placement, the bass should sound more pronounced when the phase has been optimized.
- Page 19 1 inch away from the cabinet. ■ To remove the grille, start with one corner and gently pull the grille frame away from the Pro15SW’s edge at each of the four recessed holes. Store the grille in a safe place for future use. CLEANING...
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Page 20: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Driver Complement 15-inch Interlaced Carbon-Fiber Woofer with Cast Aluminum Frame and Butyl-Rubber Surround Amplifi er Power 1,000 Watts (rms) at less than 1% distortion Frequency Response 25 to 125 Hz, +/- 3 dB Power Requirements 120 Vac, 60Hz or 220-240 Vac, 50-60Hz Overall Dimensions 17-1/2”... -
Page 21: Fcc Instructions To The User
FCC INSTRUCTIONS TO THE USER This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. - Page 22 NOTES...
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Page 23: Warranty Registration Card
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