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I N S T A L L A T I O N G U I D E
FOR USE IN MUSIC OR HOME THEATER SYSTEMS
1 0 " & 1 2 " P O W E R E D S U B W O O F E R S
SW10 SW12
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CONGRATULATIONS! Thank you for choosing an SW10 or SW12 High-Powered Subwoofer from Niles. With proper installation and operation, you should enjoy years of trouble-free use. Niles manufactures the industry’s most complete line of custom installation components and accessories for audio/video systems. To see the complete Niles product assortment, visit us on the Internet at: www.nilesaudio.com TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 1 Important Safety Instructions 2 Features and Benefits 3 Installa
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INTRODUCTION The Niles SW10 and SW12 High-Powered Subwoofers are expressly designed for superior sonic quality in home theater and music applications. They employ advanced technology components that extract powerful bass in recorded music or the thunderous deep sound effects in a movie. The SW10 utilizes a 10" woofer with a 125W amplifier, and the SW12 a 12" woofer with a 260W amplifier. Both provide significantly more power to meet the dynamic demands of music and home theater applications an
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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 C A U T I O N dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. C A U T I O N : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, W ARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose DO NOT REMOVE COVER. this apparatus to rain or moist
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FEATURES AND BENEFITS 10-INCH OR 12-INCH WOOFERS WITH INJECTION- MOLDED TCC™ (TALC, CARBON AND CERAMIC) CONE AND BUTYL-RUBBER SURROUND The SW10 and SW12 feature either a 10-inch or 12-inch long-throw, front-firing woofer, in a ported enclosure, for maximum bass response with reduced sonic breakup and lower distortion than comparable models. SOPHISTICATED MOTOR ASSEMBLY WITH HIGH BL MAGNET AND EXTENDED POLE PIECE The SW10 and SW12 woofer features a sophisticated motor assembly that combines a
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ADJUSTABLE LOW-PASS, AND PHASE CONTROLS A variable low-pass filter enables you to adjust the upper range of frequency that the subwoofer reproduces anywhere between 60 Hz to 125 Hz. A switchable (0-or-180 degree) phase control ensures optimal system integration, no matter where the SW10 or SW12 are placed in the room. MUSIC SENSE CIRCUITRY AND TRIGGER INPUT FOR AUTOMATIC POWER ON/OFF When activated, the SW10 and SW12’s music sense circuits will continually monitor the audio inputs and automa
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INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS RCA CABLE For the best possible performance using the line-level connections, use high-quality RCA cables that feature low impedance and gold-plated connectors. Consult your local Niles dealer for their recommendations. NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI 5
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PLACEMENT THE BOUNDARY EFFECT Placing an SW10 or SW12 in a corner can powerfully affect the way a listener perceives bass response. Known as the boundary effect, a placement close to a wall/ceiling boundary or near a corner-wall boundary will emphasize certain bass frequencies, while canceling others. This effect can make the SW10 or SW12 sound excessively boomy and inaccurate to some listeners, while to others it just seems like more bass sound. Some listeners prefer to place the subwoofer
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CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS OPERATION CONTROLS The SW10 and SW12’s operation controls are located on the unit’s front panel, as shown in Figure 1. They function as follows: 1 4 2 3 Figure 1. The SW10 and SW12’s front panel contains the subwoofer’s operation controls. 1. LOW PASS Frequency Control: Use this control to set the subwoofer’s upper frequency level that the subwoofer will reproduce. It can be between 60 to 125 Hz. Also see SETTING UP THE SW10 and SW12 on page 14. 2. LEVEL Control
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SIGNAL CONNECTORS AND POWER CONTROLS The SW10 and SW12’s signal connectors and power controls are located on the unit’s rear panel, as shown in Figure 2. They function as follows: NOTE: SEE APPLICATIONS STARTING ON PAGE 10 FOR DETAILED WIRING CONNECTIONS FOR YOUR APPLICATION. 1 2 � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 3 � � � � � � � � � � � � �� � �� � � � � � �
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2. (Auto) POWER Switch: Use the ALWAYS ON mode to leave the SW10 and SW12 always on. Use the MUSIC/VOLTAGE SENSE mode to automatically power on the SW10 and SW12 when audio signals are present or when system trigger is used. When signals are absent, the SW10 and SW12 will enter the standby mode. N OTE: THE ALWAYS ON AND MUSIC/VOLTAGE SENSE SETTINGS ARE ONLY ACTIVE AFTER (MASTER) POWER IS SET TO ON (SEE BELOW). 3. AUDIO IN jacks: Use these gold-plated, line-level RCA input jacks to
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APPLICATIONS The Niles SW10 and SW12 Subwoofers are very flexible and can be configured for use in various applications with associated external audio components, as shown in Figure 3 through 5. For other SW10 and SW12 applications, consult your local Niles dealer for help in configuring your home theater system. SW12 Back � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � LFE
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TWO SW10 AND SW12’S WITH SATELLITE LOUDSPEAKER SYSTEM NOTE: ADJUST SETTING ON BOTH SW10 AND SW12 SUBWOOFER TO BE THE SAME Speaker left out Speaker Right out Niles ZR-8630AV Receiver L R Subwoofer line input Trigger output � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
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SW10 AND SW12 AND SPEAKER-LEVEL CONNECTION TO SATELLITE LOUDSPEAKERS � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � DO not use these ports when using � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � the SPEAKER ports � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �� � �� � � � � � �� � � �� � � � �� � �� � � � �� � �� ��������� ������� ��� ���� ������� ����� ���������� �������������������� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
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FINISHING THE INSTALLATION ADJUSTING THE FEET The SW10 and SW12 are equipped with four adjustable spiked feet, pre-installed with large, slip-on rubber covers. At the final placement location, adjust the feet/spikes as follows: • On hard floors (e.g., wood, tile, etc.), check the SW10 and SW12’s stability and, if needed, adjust the rubber feet one at a time until the cabinet is level. • On carpeted floors, tilt the SW10 and SW12 up and remove each rubber cover. Check the SW10 and SW12’
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SETTING UP THE SW10 AND SW12 After making all the connections and calibrating the loudspeakers, set up the SW10 and SW12 by performing the following steps (see CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS on page 7 for information on control operation): 1. On the rear panel, set the (Auto) POWER switch to ALWAYS ON or MUSIC/VOLTAGE SENSE. Depending on your application. 2. On the front panel, set the following controls (and switches) to their initial positions: • LEVEL control = 5 • LOW PASS FREQUE
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Of course, there are some wires that appear completely identical. If wired incorrectly, one satellite loudspeaker will be playing “out-of-phase” with the other loudspeaker. A pair of out-of-phase loudspeakers works against each other, and the sound of the two playing together will be lacking in bass and sound “phasey.” If you suspect the sound is not right, and you cannot see any markings on the wire, try this simple test: 1. Stand halfway between the satellite loudspeakers. 2. Play so
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SPECIFICATIONS Driver Complement SW10: One 10" Long-Throw Front-Firing Woofer SW12: One 12" Long-Throw Front-Firing Woofer Amplifier Power SW10: 90 Watts (rms), 125 Watts (peak) SW12: 190 Watts (rms), 260 Watts (peak) Frequency Response SW10: 30 to 160 Hz, +/- 3 dB SW12: 27 to 160 Hz, +/- 3 dB Power Requirements SW10 and SW12: 120 Vac, 230-240 Vac, 50/60Hz Overall Dimensions (with grille) SW10: 14.25" W x 15.25" H x 17.25" D SW12: 14.25" W x 19" H x 19" D Weight SW10: 47 lbs, (21.3 kg) shipping w
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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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