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Niles RS5 Installation Manual

Rs pro series weatherproof rock loudspeaker
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  • Page 1 R O C K S P E A K E R W E A T H E R P R O O F R O C K L O U D S P E A K E R I N S T A L L A T I O N G U I D E...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    © 2011 The AVC Group, LLC. All rights reserved. We reserve 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, NoFade and MicroPerf are trademarks of The AVC Group, LLC.

  • Page 3: Introduction

    GeoRealistic™ styling with a design rugged enough to withstand nature’s fury. The extraordinary sonic performance of the RS PRO series 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 LOOKS NATURAL, SOUNDS GREAT Traditionally, rock speakers have looked like ornaments and not like rocks. Each RS PRO series loudspeaker 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 SI models allow the cabinet to play in one-speaker stereo mode ® or two-speaker stereo mode The RS5 models utilize a custom 3/4” Kaladex dome tweeter with fluid cooling designed for ultra-wide disperson and clear high frequency response.

  • Page 6: Installation Considerations

    CONNECTION CABLES WITH WATER RESISTANT WIRE NUTS Connecting the loudspeaker’s cable to the cable running from the house is always a point of concern for the installer. If this connection is not done right, the cable may corrode and the connection may fail. To make sure this connection is trouble-free, we provide three-foot connection cables rated for burial underground and specialized waterproof wire nuts.
  • Page 7 The loudspeaker coverage pattern is shown in the diagram. Figure 1. Stereo Coverage 4 speakers With the loudspeakers wired in the one-speaker stereo mode you can cover large areas with the highest quality stereo imaging available. NILES AUDIO – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 1-760-710-0992...
  • Page 8 TWO-SPEAKER STEREO MODE To obtain the best stereo imaging possible, use stereo outputs from the amplifier and alternate the speakers, left channel speaker, then right, then left, etc. in your layout. Placing speakers farther apart will lessen sound coverage and require you to play a louder volume to achieve the same sound level.
  • Page 9 Plan the number and length of cables, accordingly. NILES AUDIO – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 1-760-710-0992...
  • Page 10 Figures 4a and 4b, 4a is for SI models in one-speaker stereo mode and 4b is for two-speaker stereo mode. Niles makes a wide range of outdoor volume controls. We recommend our standard WVC series models. In addition to controlling the volume of the loudspeakers, these controls can allow the addition of added speakers without adding more amplifier channels.
  • Page 11 When an amplifier runs out of power it creates damaging “clipping” distortion. A large amplifier will play at the same volume without causing this distortion. See the section “Operation” for more information about clipping distortion. NILES AUDIO – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 1-760-710-0992...

  • Page 12: 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 13 7. Using the cable labeled “Left” attach the same conductor you attached to the yellow loudspeaker wire to the positive (red) or (+) “Left” amplifier output terminal. Attach the other conductor in that cable to the amplifier’s “Left” NILES AUDIO – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 1-760-710-0992...
  • Page 14 CONNECTING THE LOUDSPEAKER IN TWO-SPEAKER STEREO MODE (ALL NON-SI MODELS AND SI MODELS THAT ARE WIRED IN TWO SPEAKER STEREO MODE) 1. Strip two to three inches of the speaker cables’ outer jacket away from the insulated conductors. Ensure that at least two inches of the separate conductors are free.
  • Page 15 5. Check the phase between each speaker in the area by following the procedures for two-speaker stereo mode. Remembering to change the phase on both sides of the speaker when you perform step 4 of that procedure. NILES AUDIO – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 1-760-710-0992...
  • Page 16 IN TWO-SPEAKER STEREO MODE OR CHECKING PHASE BETWEEN SPEAKERS 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 17 Figure 11. Figure 10. Security Cable Connected and Tightened NILES AUDIO – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 1-760-710-0992...
  • Page 18 6. Pick a spot in the ground which the loudspeaker will cover and drive the security stake all the way into the ground until the cable holder is completely under the surface of the ground, as shown in Figure 12. Figure 11.
  • Page 19 Secure this end of the cable to the main aircraft cable with the wire rope clamp. The upgraded attachment should now look like Figure 13. Rock Speaker Aircraft Cable Eyelet Anchor Wire Rope Clamps Concrete Figure 13. Upgraded Security Attachment NILES AUDIO – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 1-760-710-0992...

  • Page 20: Operation

    FINAL ADJUSTMENTS Now that the loudspeaker’s phase, operation and security is assured, there are some final steps to ensure that the loudspeakers installation is complete and that they are used at their full potential. 1. Cover any trenches or wires that are still open or exposed. 2.

  • Page 21: Specifications

    9-1/2” H (35.6 cm x 28 cm x 30.5 cm) 1/2” D x 12-1/2”H ~16.5 lbs Weight ~ 6 lbs (~ 2.7 kg) ~11 lbs (~5 kg) ~11 lbs (~5 kg) (~7.5 kg) NILES AUDIO – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 1-760-710-0992...
  • Page 22 NOTES WWW.NILESAUDIO.COM...
  • Page 23 1-760-710-0992 CUSTOMER SERVICE HOURS 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM PT TECHNICAL SUPPORT HOURS 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM PT ON THE WEB w w w.nilesaudio.com EMAIL TECHNICAL SUPPORT techsupport@nilesaudio.com EMAIL FOR PRODUCT SUGGESTIONS productsuggestions@nilesaudio.com NILES AUDIO – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 1-760-710-0992...
  • Page 24 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 ©2011 The AVC Group, LLC. All rights reserved. Niles and the Niles logos are registered trademarks of The AVC Group, LLC.

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