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INSTALLATION & OPERATION GUIDE
®
Systems Integration Amplifier
230 VOLT 50Hz Export Version
Niles Audio
Corporation
www.nilesaudio.com
®
12331 S.W. 130 Street
Miami, Florida 33186
©2005 Niles Audio Corporation. All rights reserved. Niles, the Niles logos, Systems
Tel: (305) 238-4373
Integration Amplifier and Blending High Fidelity and Architecture are registered
trademarks of Niles Audio Corporation.All other trademarks are the property of
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SPECIFICATIONS DS00284BMY-SI-245.qxp 6/27/05 2:14 PM Page 1 CONGRATULATIONS! SPECIFICATIONS Thank you for purchasing the Niles SI-245, one of the most flexible and conve- nient amplifiers ever offered. Like all Niles products, the SI-245 is built to the Design Principle highest standards of quality control and reliability. With proper installation and Linear voltage/current amplification. operation, you'll enjoy years of trouble-free use. Continuous Average Power Output Niles manufactures the
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INTRODUCTION TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE DS00284BMY-SI-245.qxp 6/27/05 2:14 PM Page 17 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (continued) INTRODUCTION The SI-245 is a member of the award-winning Niles Systems Integration Amplifier SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES AND TEST PROCEDURE family. It is designed for use in home theaters and whole house audio systems, and is especially suited for use as a “zone” amplifier. Niles specifically designs Systems Integration Amplifiers to solve the problems installers face when inte- Hum
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE FEATURES AND BENEFITS DS00284BMY-SI-245.qxp 6/27/05 2:14 PM Page 3 FEATURES AND BENEFITS TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE When there is a problem consult this guide first. If the problem persists, or you Real World Power have additional questions, call your local Niles dealer or Niles Technical Support at 1-800-289-4434. The most common problems relate to hook up. Call from The SI-245 delivers 45 watts per channel at 8 Ohms and 70 watts per channel at your telephone extension ne
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FEATURES AND BENEFITS OPERATION DS00284BMY-SI-245.qxp 6/27/05 2:14 PM Page 15 Turn-On Modes OPERATION The SI-245 features three turn-on modes: 1. Music Sense 2. External Voltage Trigger 3. Manual Turn-On via the front panel switch. You can configure the SI-245 to inter- Power Switch face with any kind of system and have the unit automatically turn on. The front panel switch is a master or "vacation" power switch. No matter which turn-on mode you have selected, the master power switch will tur
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INSTALLATION INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS DS00284BMY-SI-245.qxp 6/27/05 2:14 PM Page 5 AC Power Plug INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS Placement STEP DESCRIPTION Place the SI-245 on a flat level surface like a table or shelf. It should be placed Plug the female IEC socket of the sup- Just like a computer or printer, the SI-245 upright so that its weight rests on the four attached feet. Placing the weight of the plied AC cord into the IEC receptacle has an AC cord which unplugs either at the on the
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INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS INSTALLATION DS00284BMY-SI-245.qxp 6/27/05 2:14 PM Page 13 Line Level Audio Input Turn-On Modes The SI-245 draws more current than a preamplifier’s switched AC outlet can safe- CAUTION! THE AMPLIFIER MUST BE OFF WHENEVER YOU MAKE CHANGES ly supply. Also, your preamplifier may "thump" at dangerous volumes if the TO THE INPUT CONNECTIONS. amplifier is already on when the preamp turns on. It is usually best to turn the STEP DESCRIPTION amplifier on only when it is n
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INSTALLATION INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS DS00284BMY-SI-245.qxp 6/27/05 2:14 PM Page 7 Multiple Speaker Loads Speaker Wire Connections The SI-245 is stable into very low impedance loads. This means you can safely CAUTION! All speaker wire connections must be made with the amplifier Off. operate three pairs of 8 ohm speakers (a 2.67 ohm load) directly connected to the SI-245. Note that the SI-245 does not have on/off speaker switching built in. Bare Wire Banana Plugs When the amplifier is on,
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INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS INSTALLATION DS00284BMY-SI-245.qxp 6/27/05 2:14 PM Page 11 Cable and Wire INSTALLATION It will be easier to reconfigure or troubleshoot your system in the future if you 9 Setting The Turn-On Mode Switch 13 Cascade Audio Outputs label the cables and wires for their destination or source, rather than which ter- 9 Control Output 14 AC Power plug minal of the SI-245 they are connected to. 10 Speaker Wire Connections 17 Rail Fuse Holders The SI-245 connects
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FRONT AND REAR PANEL DETAILS FRONT AND REAR PANEL DETAILS DS00284BMY-SI-245.qxp 6/27/05 2:14 PM Page 9 Red “Power” LED confirms the amplifier is Green “Active” LED lights when the connected to a live AC power outlet. (and amplifier circuitry has been turned on by that the master power switch is on). the Turn-On circuits. Front panel “Master Power” switch turns The red “Protect” LED indicates the amp has shut Level Adjustment screws enable you to preset off the entire amplifier, including the
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FRONT AND REAR PANEL DETAILS FRONT AND REAR PANEL DETAILS DS00284BMY-SI-245.qxp 6/27/05 2:14 PM Page 9 Red “Power” LED confirms the amplifier is Green “Active” LED lights when the connected to a live AC power outlet. (and amplifier circuitry has been turned on by that the master power switch is on). the Turn-On circuits. Front panel “Master Power” switch turns The red “Protect” LED indicates the amp has shut Level Adjustment screws enable you to preset off the entire amplifier, including the
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INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS INSTALLATION DS00284BMY-SI-245.qxp 6/27/05 2:14 PM Page 11 Cable and Wire INSTALLATION It will be easier to reconfigure or troubleshoot your system in the future if you 9 Setting The Turn-On Mode Switch 13 Cascade Audio Outputs label the cables and wires for their destination or source, rather than which ter- 9 Control Output 14 AC Power plug minal of the SI-245 they are connected to. 10 Speaker Wire Connections 17 Rail Fuse Holders The SI-245 connects
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INSTALLATION INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS DS00284BMY-SI-245.qxp 6/27/05 2:14 PM Page 7 Multiple Speaker Loads Speaker Wire Connections The SI-245 is stable into very low impedance loads. This means you can safely CAUTION! All speaker wire connections must be made with the amplifier Off. operate three pairs of 8 ohm speakers (a 2.67 ohm load) directly connected to the SI-245. Note that the SI-245 does not have on/off speaker switching built in. Bare Wire Banana Plugs When the amplifier is on,
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INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS INSTALLATION DS00284BMY-SI-245.qxp 6/27/05 2:14 PM Page 13 Line Level Audio Input Turn-On Modes The SI-245 draws more current than a preamplifier’s switched AC outlet can safe- CAUTION! THE AMPLIFIER MUST BE OFF WHENEVER YOU MAKE CHANGES ly supply. Also, your preamplifier may "thump" at dangerous volumes if the TO THE INPUT CONNECTIONS. amplifier is already on when the preamp turns on. It is usually best to turn the STEP DESCRIPTION amplifier on only when it is n
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INSTALLATION INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS DS00284BMY-SI-245.qxp 6/27/05 2:14 PM Page 5 AC Power Plug INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS Placement STEP DESCRIPTION Place the SI-245 on a flat level surface like a table or shelf. It should be placed Plug the female IEC socket of the sup- Just like a computer or printer, the SI-245 upright so that its weight rests on the four attached feet. Placing the weight of the plied AC cord into the IEC receptacle has an AC cord which unplugs either at the on the
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FEATURES AND BENEFITS OPERATION DS00284BMY-SI-245.qxp 6/27/05 2:14 PM Page 15 Turn-On Modes OPERATION The SI-245 features three turn-on modes: 1. Music Sense 2. External Voltage Trigger 3. Manual Turn-On via the front panel switch. You can configure the SI-245 to inter- Power Switch face with any kind of system and have the unit automatically turn on. The front panel switch is a master or "vacation" power switch. No matter which turn-on mode you have selected, the master power switch will tur
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE FEATURES AND BENEFITS DS00284BMY-SI-245.qxp 6/27/05 2:14 PM Page 3 FEATURES AND BENEFITS TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE When there is a problem consult this guide first. If the problem persists, or you Real World Power have additional questions, call your local Niles dealer or Niles Technical Support at 1-800-289-4434. The most common problems relate to hook up. Call from The SI-245 delivers 45 watts per channel at 8 Ohms and 70 watts per channel at your telephone extension ne
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INTRODUCTION TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE DS00284BMY-SI-245.qxp 6/27/05 2:14 PM Page 17 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (continued) INTRODUCTION The SI-245 is a member of the award-winning Niles Systems Integration Amplifier SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES AND TEST PROCEDURE family. It is designed for use in home theaters and whole house audio systems, and is especially suited for use as a “zone” amplifier. Niles specifically designs Systems Integration Amplifiers to solve the problems installers face when inte- Hum
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SPECIFICATIONS DS00284BMY-SI-245.qxp 6/27/05 2:14 PM Page 1 CONGRATULATIONS! SPECIFICATIONS Thank you for purchasing the Niles SI-245, one of the most flexible and conve- nient amplifiers ever offered. Like all Niles products, the SI-245 is built to the Design Principle highest standards of quality control and reliability. With proper installation and Linear voltage/current amplification. operation, you'll enjoy years of trouble-free use. Continuous Average Power Output Niles manufactures the
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DS00284BMY-SI-245.qxp 6/27/05 2:14 PM Page 19 INSTALLATION & OPERATION GUIDE ® Systems Integration Amplifier 230 VOLT 50Hz Export Version Niles Audio Corporation www.nilesaudio.com ® 12331 S.W. 130 Street Miami, Florida 33186 ©2005 Niles Audio Corporation. All rights reserved. Niles, the Niles logos, Systems Tel: (305) 238-4373 Integration Amplifier and Blending High Fidelity and Architecture are registered trademarks of Niles Audio Corporation.All other trademarks are the property of
