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I N S T A L L A T I O N & O P E R A T I O N G U I D E
R S 5
Weatherproof Rock Loudspeaker
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B L E N D I N G H I G H F I D E L I T Y
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A N D A R C H I T E C T U R E
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CONGRATULATIONS Thank you for choosing a Rock 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 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 CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 2 FEATURES & BENEFITS 3 IN
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INTRODUCTION 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 sound good and look good no matter what Mother Nature d
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FEATURES & BENEFITS 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 landscaping and disappear. All that will be noticed is the g
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FEATURES & BENEFITS 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 inside the cabinet creating a tunnel for the driver to
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INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS 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 silicone 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 directly on the ground, in a flowerbed, on a wood deck
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INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS 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. Figure 2 Stereo Coverage 6 speakers Figure 2 shows the same area as Figure 1, however the number of speakers has increased by 2. You can see a greater area of stereo coverage and this would also have a more even sound level ac
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INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS 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 sources and stereo sources is sonic imaging. If you are c
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INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS • 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: Wire Gauge Maximum Distance 16. . . . . . . . . . . . 60 ft (18 m)
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INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS 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 optimum performance. Outdoor speakers typically require more power than indoor speakers. The outdoor environment is usually no
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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. Once the location of the amplifier is determined, layout and place the loudspeakers in the area where music is desired. Use the pro
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INSTALLATION 4. C onnect 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 silicone sealant so the bottom of the wire nut is encased and sealed. Pay attention to the markings on
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INSTALLATION check to make sure that the conductors on each loudspeaker are attached the same on the loudspeaker and the amplifier. If you cannot see any markings or determine if they are all attached the same, try this simple test: 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. S tand so you are the same distance from each speaker and listen to the richness of the bass and the loudness of the
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INSTALLATION 4. I f you used a volume control between the amplifier and the speakers, verify that it is controlling the volume of the loudspeakers in its zone. Repeat this for every volume control in the system. If it is not, correct the wiring. Figure 7 Bottom of Loudspeaker 5. Point the loudspeakers per the layout and verify that the sound is even and consistent throughout the area. Figure 8 Security Cable in Eyelet Installing the Security Bracket and Cable 1. With the loudspeaker in
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INSTALLATION 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 11 Security Cable Connected and Tightened 3. Feed the opposite end of the nylon security cable through the exposed portion of the cable that was just fed through the security eyelet, as shown in Figure 9 and 10. Figure 12 Security Stake Attachment to Cable 4. Pull the ends of the
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INSTALLATION 5. F eed 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, as shown in Figure 12. 6. P ick 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 13. 7. P ull on the security cable and verify that the stake is securely held in
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INSTALLATION Rock Speaker Aircraft Cable Eyelet Concrete Anchor Wire Rope Clamps Figure 14 Upgraded Security Attachment 7. T urn the loudspeaker over and feed the other end of the aircraft cable through the eyelet in the bottom of the loudspeaker. 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 N
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OPERATION 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. This creates “clipping” distortion. Clipping distortion
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SPECIFICATIONS 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 ft (30 m) 12. . . . . . . . . . . . 160 ft (50 m) Temp
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