Niles Audio CM5MP manual

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  • Page 1

    B LENDING H IGH F IDELITY AND A R CHITE CTURE ® INST ALLA TION & OPERA TION GUIDE ® © 2003 Niles Audio Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Niles, the Niles logo, and Blending High Fidelity and Architecture are registered trademarks of Niles Audio Corporation. MicroPerf is a trademark of Niles Audio Corporation. K aladex is a registered tradema[...]

  • Page 2

    Congr at ulations! Thank you for choosing a Multipurpose Ceiling Mount Loudspeaker from Niles. With proper installation and operation, you'll enjoy years of trouble-free use. Niles manufactures the industry's most complete line of custom installation com- ponents and accessories for audio/video systems. For a free full line catalog write:[...]

  • Page 3

    Easy Installation The MP Multipurpose series speakers employ a bracketless mounting system in existing ceilings. Simply cut a hole in the mounting surface, remove the grille from the speaker, connect the wires and place the speaker in the hole. Then tighten the four mounting “dogs” via the front panel screws. The dogs first swivel 90°, then cl[...]

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    6 Introduction Although the MP Multipurpose speakers have extensive ability to compensate for unusual placements with their unique piv- oting tweeters, placement is still the pri- mary tool for satisfying your particular lis- tening needs. In the following section, we discuss how speakers should be placed and how tweeters should be directed and how[...]

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    move the speaker farther away from the listener, both the reflected and the direct sound will dissipate, requiring more power from your surround sound amplifier channels. If the surround sound system you are using has a small five or ten watt amplifier for the rear speakers, stay within five to eight feet of the listening location. If you are using[...]

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    Try to line the holes up perfectly, because it makes pulling the wire much easier. A good technique is to snap a chalk line across the face of the studs or against the bottom of the ceiling joists. Then work backward so that you can always see the holes you have already drilled. Paying careful attention to this will save you a lot of time later on![...]

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    In traditional wood stud / drywall construc- tion you should first cut the hole for the speaker and utilize the large hole to auger across the (through the ceiling joists) for as far as your drill bit will take you. Sometimes, you will need to use the “notching” technique to reach areas your drill bit won’t reach or to turn corners (e.g. to g[...]

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    Inst allation in Existing Constr uc tion IMPORTANT: Before you cut into any wall, review the sections on running wire and speaker placement. 1. When determining the location of the speaker cutout keep in mind that the mounting dogs will extend 3/4" beyond the cutout. make sure that you do not place the edge of the cutout directly next to a cei[...]

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    9. Install the grille into the speaker. The grilles should fit snugly. If you have diffi- culty fitting them in, try loosening the mounting dog screws (excessive tighten- ing can distort the shape of the frame holding the grille in place). Painting the Speakers All models may be painted. The plastic will readily accept most paints. The speakers mus[...]

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    17 Oper ations Oper a tion Listening at Higher Volumes It requires more power to achieve a reason- able volume of sound in a large room than it does in a small room. It is possible (even if you are not a teenager) to turn the volume so high that the amplifier runs out of power . This creates “clipping” distortion. Clipping distortion makes treb[...]

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    PLEASE FILL OUT THE W ARRANTY REGISTRA TION CARD ON THE REVERSE SIDE, DET ACH, AND MAIL T O: Niles Audio Corporation W arranty Registration Dept. P .O. Box 1 608 1 8 Miami, Florida 33 1 1 6- 08 1 8 DETACH HERE 19 Specifications CM8MP Driver Compliment 8" talc-filled polypropylene woofer with treated foam rubber surround 3/4" fluid-cooled [...]

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    L imited W arr anty Niles Audio Corporation ("NILES") warrants its loudspeaker products to the original purchaser to be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for a period of five years from date of purchase. This Warranty is subject to the following additional conditions and limitations. The Warranty is void and inappl[...]