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INSTALLATION & OPERATION GUIDE
MODEL S
CM5MP
MULTIPURPOSE
CM6MP
MULTIPURPOSE
CM8MP
MULTIPURPOSE
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Features and Benefits Congratulations! Introduction Thank you for choosing a Multipurpose Ceiling Mount Loudspeaker from Niles. The MP Multipurpose group of ceiling or surround speakers in home theaters; or mount loudspeakers offers speakers in large arrays in commercial applica- With proper installation and operation, you'll enjoy years of trouble-free use. designed for utility and flexibility. These tions. Their superb value makes them are quality "general purpose" speakers. perfect for a wi
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Installation Considerations Features and Benefits Easy Installation Installer Selectable Acoustic The MP Multipurpose series speakers Fine Tuning (CM8MP Only) Installation Considerations employ a bracketless mounting system in Installers can select to de-emphasize the bass or treble by 2dB to accommodate existing ceilings. Simply cut a hole in the Recommended Amplifier Power is playing loudly, a small amplifier will mounting surface, remove the grille from reflective surfaces and corner loadin
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Speaker Placement Installation Considerations Incorporating a Local Volume Control professional audio/video installer, your Make sure the sound will not be blocked In a multiroom system there is one indis- building contractor, or the local building Speaker Placement or reflected off of furniture or other pensible device for true convenience—a and inspection department. objects. You should have a direct line of local volume control. It enables you to Introduction sight with the front of the spea
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Speaker Placement Speaker Placement Placement for Varying around you” effect). The speakers can be move the speaker farther away from the uniquely suited to enhance a good sur- Listening Positions placed near corners to create more reflect- listener, both the reflected and the direct round sound system. Consult your local If you want the freedom to sit anywhere in ed sound. By directing the tweeters to Niles dealer for more information. sound will dissipate, requiring more a room facing any dire
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Installation Fundamentals Installation Fundamentals Side-by-side wiring is unavoidable in par- Try to line the holes up perfectly, because when you look at the painted wall board, Installation ticular spots in every house, just move the it makes pulling the wire much easier. A plaster, or paneling is only the skin of the speaker wire route away as soon as possi- good technique is to snap a chalk line wall. Behind the skin is the skeleton; two- Fundamentals ble. If construction forces a side by s
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Installation Fundamentals Installation Fundamentals Figure 10 When you don’t have access In traditional wood stud/drywall construc- above or below the wall, try tion you should first cut the hole for the to estimate the existing wire speaker and utilize the large hole to auger and pipe locations from the across the (through the ceiling joists) for as positions of electrical outlets far as your drill bit will take you. and plumbed fixtures on both Sometimes, you will need to use the sides of the
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Installation in Existing Construction Installation in New Construction The wings and brackets have centering Figure 14 Installation in New Installation in lines to simplify placement of the speakers. Screw one side of the assembled bracket Construction Existing Construction with wings to the joist using one of the supplied screws. Level the bracket. Screw IMPORTANT: Before you cut into any Insulating the Wall Cavity the other side of the bracket/wing assem- If feasible, fill the wall cavity wit
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Final Installation in New or Existing Construction Final Installation in New or Existing Construction NOTE: The screws will be easier to turn if 9. Install the grille into the speaker. The speaker. An out-of-phase pair of speakers Final Installation in New you “prime” them first. Before installing each grilles should fit snugly. If you have diffi- work against each other and the sound of speaker, turn the screws in and then turn culty fitting them in, try loosening the the two speakers playing t
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Specifications Operations Operation Specifications Listening at Higher Volumes CM5MP CM6MP It requires more power to achieve a reason- able volume of sound in a large room than Driver Compliment Driver Compliment it does in a small room. It is possible (even if 5-1/4" talc-filled polypropylene woofer 6-1/2" talc-filled polypropylene woofer you are not a teenager) to turn the volume with treated foam rubber surround with treated foam rubber surround so high that the amplifier runs out of power. 3
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Specifications Specifications PLEASE FILL OUT THE WARRANTY REGISTRATION CM8MP . CARD ON THE REVERSE SIDE, DETACH, AND MAIL TO: Driver Compliment 8" talc-filled polypropylene woofer with treated foam rubber surround Niles Audio Corporation 3/4" fluid-cooled ultra-wide dispersion Warranty Registration Dept. ® Kaladex tweeter in a custom pivoting P.O. Box 160818 coaxial enclosure Miami, Florida 33116-0818 Recommended Amplifier Power Five to 100 watts per channel Nominal Impedance 6 Ohms Frequen
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Limited Warranty WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD Limited Warranty Niles Audio Corporation ("NILES") warrants its loudspeaker products to the original purchaser Model Purchased______________________________ _____ ________________ _________________________________ to be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for a period of five years from date of purchase. Serial Number_____________ ____________________ ___________________________________________________ This Warranty is subject t
