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INSTALLATION GUIDE
FOR USE IN MUSIC OR HOME THEATER SYSTEMS
6.5" & 8" COMPACT SUBWOOFERS
Sw 6.5 Sw 8
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CONGRATULATIONS! Thank you for choosing a Niles SW6.5 or SW8 High-Powered Compact Subwoofer from Niles Audio. With proper installation, configuration and operation you should enjoy years of trouble-free performance. Niles Audio manufactures the A/V industry’s most complete line of custom integration components and accessories for audio/video home theater and multi-room audio systems. To see the complete Niles product range, visit us at: www.nilesaudio.com TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 1
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INTROdUCTION The Niles SW8 and SW6.5 mini subwoofers provide outstanding deep bass performance for their size, and feature compact enclosures that provide virtually unlimited placement fl exibility. Their advanced technology components include high power, high effi ciency digital amplifi ers (SW8 – 1200W dynamic; SW6.5 – 800W dynamic) along with a black anodized aluminum cone bass driver and dual black anodized aluminum cone passive radiators. Sw8 Sw6.5 1-800-BUY-HIFI – www.nilesaudio.com 1
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated CAUTION dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. CUT a O i :n TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, Warning: T o reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose DO NOT REMOVE COVER. this apparatus to rain or moisture NO
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FEATURES ANd BENEFITS High power, high efficiency digital amplifiers provide tremendous dynamic range for clear and defined deep bass response. The SW8 features a 1200W dynamic digital power amplifier and the SW6.5 features an 800W dynamic, digital power amplifier. Both provide high output and high efficiency, with less heat produced compared to conventional analog power amplifier designs. High power, long throw active woofer drivers feature black anodized aluminum cones which provide superi
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PLACEMENT ThE BOUNdARY EFFECT With their compact dimensions, the Niles SW8 and SW6.5 subwoofers provide a wide range of placement options, including wall or ceiling mounting via an optional mount kit. When considering where to place a subwoofer in a particular space, note that the “boundary effect” can provide increased acoustic output due to the reinforcement effects when the subwoofer is placed on the floor, by a wall or in a corner. Generally, when placed in or near a corner, the acoustic
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CONNECTION ANd CONTROLS OPERATION CONTROLS 0 dB 9 MIN MAX 90˚ 8 0˚ 180˚ 100 Hz NORMAL Serial Number 7 150 Hz 50 Hz BYPASS This device complies with part C5-A2 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation Port is subject to the following two 10 conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference Signal Always and (2) this device must accept The AVC Group, LLC. Carlsbad, CA USA any interference received, Sense ON including interference that may cause undesired operation. 6 This Class B digi
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CONNECTION ANd CONTROLS (CONTINUEd...) AC VOLTAGE OPTION The AC voltage option has been factory configured 100~120 V~.). Should the AC voltage need to be changed to 220~240V~ loosen the screw on the protective cover, slide the cover away and the slide switch can be adjusted. Make sure to replace the protective cover when done. Only make this adjustment if the subwoofer will be connected to a voltage supply of between 220-240 VAC @50Hz. INPUT/OUTPUT CONNECTION OPTIONS For most system configu
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CONNECTION ANd CONTROLS (CONTINUEd...) CONTROLS (CONTINUEd...) Frequency (7) Adjust this control to match the characteristics of the main speakers. For applications where full-range signals are sent to the subwoofer, the 100 Hz Normal setting will usually produce the best results. If the main speakers are compact, their more limited lower frequency range may necessitate a higher subwoofer frequency setting. For systems with large, full range main speakers that can reproduce deep bass, loweri
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FINIShING ThE INSTALLATION If the subwoofer is to be wall or ceiling mounted, the four cabinet feet can be removed if desired. REMOVING ANd INSTALLING ThE GRILLE Ordinarily, the grille need not be removed. However, some prefer the visual aesthetic achieved with the grille removed. Either way, the acoustic quality will be the same. To remove the grille, grasp the grille edges with both hands and gently pull outward. To re-install the grille, gently press on the grille corners to secure the g
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SIGNAL CONNECTORS ANd POwER CONTROLS SPECIFICATIONS Driver Complement SW8: One 8” long-throw front-firing woofer; two 8” long-throw side-mounted passive radiators SW6.5: One 6.5” long-throw front-firing woofer; two 6.5” long-throw side-mounted passive radiators Amplifier Power SW8: 1200W dynamic; 300W RMS SW6.5: 800W dynamic; 200W RMS Frequency Range SW8: 36Hz-200Hz SW6.5 42Hz-200Hz Power Requirements SW8 and SW6.5: (switchable) 100~120V~; 220~240V~; 50/60Hz, 2A Overall Dimensions (with gr
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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. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
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LIMITEd ARRANTY w NILeS AuDIO (“NILeS”) WARRANTS ITS LOuDSPeAkeR PRODuCTS TO THe ORIgINAL PuRCHASeR TO be FRee OF MANuFACTuRINg DeFeCTS IN MATeRIAL AND WORkMANSHIP FOR A PeRIOD OF TWO yeARS FROM DATe OF PuRCHASe. THIS WARRANTy IS SubjeCT TO THe FOLLOWINg ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS. THe W ARRANTy IS vOID AND INAPPLICAbLe IF NILeS DeeMS THAT THe PRODuCT HAS beeN uSeD OR HANDLeD OTHeR THAN IN ACCORDANCe WITH THe INSTRuCTIONS PROvIDeD by THe MANuFACTuReR, INCLuDINg buT NOT LIMITeD TO
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