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INSTALLATION & OPERATION GUIDE
MODELS
RS5
GRANITE
RS5
SANDSTONE
RS5
CORAL
Weatherproof Rock Loudspeaker
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BLENDING HIGH FIDELITY
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AND ARCHITECTURE
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DS00366ACN_RS5Rock Speakers.qxp 1/19/05 10:06 AM Page 2 CONGRATULATIONS Thank you for choosing a Rock Loudspeaker from Niles. With proper installation and operation, you’ll enjoy years of trouble free use. Niles’ manufacturers the industry’s most complete line of custom installation components and accessories for audio/video systems. For a free full line catalog write to: Niles, Catalog Request, P.O. Box 160818, Miami, Fl 33116-0818 or check our website at www.nilesaudio.com. TABLE OF CONTENT
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INTRODUCTION DS00366ACN_RS5Rock Speakers.qxp 1/19/05 10:06 AM Page 3 INTRODUCTION The RS5 series of weatherproof rock loudspeakers are designed to provide unparalleled listening satisfaction and GeoRealistic™ styling. The extraordinary sonic performance of the RS5 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. They will soun
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FEATURES & BENEFITS DS00366ACN_RS5Rock Speakers.qxp 1/19/05 10:06 AM Page 4 FEATURES & BENEFITS GeoRealistic™ Styling Traditionally, rock speakers have looked like ornaments and not like rocks. Each RS5 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. All of this extra attention to detail leads to a GeoRealistic™ style that enables the RS5 to blend in with other landscap
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FEATURES & BENEFITS DS00366ACN_RS5Rock Speakers.qxp 1/19/05 10:06 AM Page 5 Precision Crossover A customized electronic dividing network inside the cabinet precisely distributes the music to the woofer and the tweeter. The three-pole two-way design of the RS5 crossover provides excellent stereo imaging, low distortion and superior sonic performance. ConeForward™ Design Most competitive rock speaker manufacturers mount their drivers from inside the cabinet. This moves the front of the driver i
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INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS DS00366ACN_RS5Rock Speakers.qxp 1/19/05 10:06 AM Page 6 INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS Tools and Materials Required • A wire stripper • 1/2" PVC conduit (optional) • PVC conduit glue and cleaner (optional) • PVC cutting tool • Trench digger or shovel • Tube of silicon sealant (optional) • Cable (length and type determined by installation site – see “Choosing the Speaker Cable”) Selecting the number and location for your speakers The RS5 loudspeaker can be installed di
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INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS DS00366ACN_RS5Rock Speakers.qxp 1/19/05 10:06 AM Page 7 Figure 1 shows how this would work for a square area of 28 feet by 20 feet and using stereo signals. Using our spacing rules as shown in Table 1, leads to the need for four speakers. The loudspeaker coverage pattern is shown in the diagram. 4.4 Feet 9.6 Feet 9.6 Feet 4.4 Feet (1.3 mm) (2.9 mm) (2.9 mm) (1.3 mm) Figure 2 Stereo Coverage 6 speakers Figure 2 shows the same area as Figure 1, however the number of
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INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS DS00366ACN_RS5Rock Speakers.qxp 1/19/05 10:06 AM Page 8 8 Feet 16 Feet 8 Feet (2.4 mm) (4.9 mm) (2.4 mm) Figure 3 Mono Coverage 4 speakers Figure 3 shows the difference in coverage area using the spacing rules for mono signals. Using the same four speakers as we did in Figure 1, we can increase our coverage area from 560 square feet (52 sq. meters) to 960 square feet (88.3 sq. meters), simply by using a mono source. The trade off in sound quality between mono sou
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INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS S R E E L DS00366ACN_RS5Rock Speakers.qxp 1/19/05 10:06 AM Page 9 • You will need 2-conductor speaker cable that clearly identifies each conductor in the cable. If burying your cable in the ground is required, use cable rated for direct burial or run cable through PVC pipe. Always use moisture resistant cable. • After calculating the length of cable needed for each speaker, use the furthest length cable to determine the gauge (thickness) of speaker wire to use: Wir
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INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS S R E E L DS00366ACN_RS5Rock Speakers.qxp 1/19/05 10:06 AM Page 10 ZR-8630A ZR-8630AV V 1 23 4 5 + 1 2 3 4 5 6 67 8 9 10 – Figure 5 Two Zone Volume Control Wiring Volume controls provide flexibility and customization to make the system reliable and easy to use. Consult your local Niles’ dealer for more information about using volume controls. Recommended Amplifier Power We recommend an amplifier with a power rating of ten to one hundred watts per channel for optim
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INSTALLATION DS00366ACN_RS5Rock Speakers.qxp 1/19/05 10:06 AM Page 11 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. Once the location of the amplifier is determined, layout and place the loudsp
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INSTALLATION DS00366ACN_RS5Rock Speakers.qxp 1/19/05 10:06 AM Page 12 4. Connect one stripped end of the speaker cable coming from the amplifier to the RS5 connection cable’s red wire. To connect the two wires, twist the stripped ends of the wire together and screw down the wire nut on the twisted wires. The material inside the wire nut will protect the stripped ends of the wire. However, if added protection is desired, place a large amount of silicon sealant so the bottom of the wire nut is
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INSTALLATION DS00366ACN_RS5Rock Speakers.qxp 1/19/05 10:06 AM Page 13 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. 4. Turn off the amplifier and reverse the connections on one speaker only. 5. Repeat the listening test with the same setting of the volume controls. If the c
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INSTALLATION DS00366ACN_RS5Rock Speakers.qxp 1/19/05 10:06 AM Page 14 Installing the Security Bracket and Cable 1. With the loudspeaker in the proper location per the layout, turn the loudspeaker over so the bottom of the loudspeaker is facing you, as shown in Figure 7. Figure 7 Bottom of Loudspeaker 2. Take the nylon security cable, supplied with the loudspeaker and fold it in half. Using the middle of the cable, feed it through the Security Attachment Eyelet as shown in Figure 8. Figure 8
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INSTALLATION DS00366ACN_RS5Rock Speakers.qxp 1/19/05 10:06 AM Page 15 4. Pull the ends of the security cable with the loops as tight as you can until the knot around the security eyelet is tightened as shown in Figure 11. Figure 11 Security Cable Connected and Tightened 5. Feed the Security Stake through the loops at the end of the security cable and insure that they are inserted into the cable holder provided at the top of the stake, Figure 12 Security Stake Attachment to Cable as shown in
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INSTALLATION DS00366ACN_RS5Rock Speakers.qxp 1/19/05 10:06 AM Page 16 surface of the ground, as shown in Figure 13. 7. Pull on the security cable and verify that the stake is securely held in the ground. Upgraded Security Attachment Method (Optional) To perform this attachment method you will need the following items: 1. (1) Stainless Steel Eyebolt 2. (1) Concrete Anchor sized to the Stainless Steel Eyebolt 3. (1) Bag of Quikcrete – fast drying cement mix or equivalent 4. A post hole digger o
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INSTALLATION DS00366ACN_RS5Rock Speakers.qxp 1/19/05 10:06 AM Page 17 Rock Speaker Aircraft Cable Eyelet Concrete Anchor Wire Rope Clamps Figure 14 Upgraded Security Attachment 8. Loop this end of the aircraft cable around the eyelet and back to the aircraft cable. Secure this end of the cable to the main aircraft cable with the wire rope clamp. The upgraded attachment should now look like Figure 14. Final Adjustments Now that the loudspeaker’s phase, operation and security is assured, there
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OPERATION DS00366ACN_RS5Rock Speakers.qxp 1/19/05 10:06 AM Page 18 OPERATION Listening at Higher Volumes Outdoors there are no walls to reflect and contain the sound and typically the ambient noise level is louder. This causes the system to require more power to achieve a reasonable listening level than it does when you are listening indoors. In addition, you are frequently further away from the loudspeaker. It is possible to turn the volume so high that the amplifier runs out of power. Th
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SPECIFICATIONS DS00366ACN_RS5Rock Speakers.qxp 1/19/05 10:06 AM Page 19 SPECIFICATIONS Recommended Amplifier Power 10 to 100 Watts Nominal Impedance 8 Ohms Frequency Response 70 Hz to 20 kHz Sensitivity 90 decibels for 2.83 Volts RMS of Pink Noise, measured at 1 Meter on Axis Wiring Requirements 2-conductor direct burial cable at the following sizes depending on longest length of cable required: Wire Gauge Maximum Distance 16 . . . . . . . . . . . .60 ft (18 m) 14 . . . . . . . . . . . .100 f
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NOTES DS00366ACN_RS5Rock Speakers.qxp 1/19/05 10:06 AM Page 20 NOTES _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________
