I N S TA L L AT I O N G U I D E F O R U S E W I T H P L A S M A O R O T H E R F L AT- PA N E L D I S P L AY M U LT I - W AY, H I G H - D E F I N I T I O N , W A L L - M O U N T L O U D S P E A K E R S PHD60 PHD42 PHD30 DS00413BCN_0-PHD.
CONGRATULATIONS! Thank you for choosing the PHD60/42/30 High-Definition, Left/Center/Right Channel, Loudspeaker 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.
INTRODUCTION The Niles PHD60/42/30 High-Definition, Left/Center/Right Channel, Loudspeaker is expressly designed for superior sonic quality in front left-, center-, or front right-channel applications. It employs advanced technology components that extract the subtle nuances in recorded music or the thunderous action sound in a movie. The PHD60/42/30 is the perfect choice wherever quality of sound is the most important consideration.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS THREE MODELS DESIGNED FOR USE WITH PLASMA OR OTHER FLAT-PANEL DISPLAYS The largest model, the PHD60, is designed for use with plasma or other flat-panel displays of 60-inches or more. The PHD42 complements 42-inch and over displays, while the PHD30 works with 30-inches or larger displays.
ADJUSTABLE, DISPERSION-CONTROLLING MIDRANGE/ TWEETER POD ENABLES PRECISE IMAGING The PHD60 and PDH42 each feature a unique Midrange/Tweeter pod that can be rotated and pivoted to enable precise imaging regardless of placement. The pod accommodates vertical or horizontal installations and can be set by the installer after each loudspeaker is mounted. Included are variable treble and midrange level controls for additional response contouring.
INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS WALL MOUNTING The Niles PHD60/42/30 loudspeaker is equipped with an included wall-mount bracket for quick and easy installation on a wall. Ideally, a PHD60/42/30 should be placed so that its bracket can be installed on underlying wall studs. If stud mounting is impractical, dry-wall anchors (rated for at least 40 pounds) can be used to mount the loudspeaker between studs (see INSTALLING THE WALL-MOUNT BRACKETS on page 7).
LOUDSPEAKER PLACEMENT The Niles PHD60/42/30 loudspeaker is designed for use in front left-, center-, or front rightchannel applications. Any model can be wall-mounted using its included wall-mount bracket. For rear-channel applications, we recommend using a Niles HD FX or CM6HDfx loudspeaker.
PLACING PHD60/42/30’S AS THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT LOUDSPEAKERS (CONTINUED) • As for placement height, place front left and right speakers vertically on either side of the display, so that their tweeters are not more than 24 inches above or below the center-channel loudspeaker’s tweeter (see Figure 2 below). PLACING A PHD60/42/30 AS THE CENTER-CHANNEL LOUDSPEAKER The center-channel loudspeaker is the workhorse in a home theater system.
INSTALLING THE WALL-MOUNT BRACKETS TOOLS AND PARTS We recommend using the following tools and parts to install the PHD60/42/30 wall-mount brackets: • Electric drill and drill bits • Philips screwdrivers or driver bit set • Stud finder • Eight wood screws with (optional) dry-wall anchors rated for at least 40 pounds • Pencil • Level • Protective eyewear PRECAUTIONS Before starting the installation, please observe the following precautions: • Turn off all system power before making any connections.
INSTALLATION (CONTINUED) 2. For each loudspeaker, orient and tape the enclosed mounting template to the wall at the desired placement location, as shown in Figure 4. Use a level to verify tilt is zero. Be sure to account for any moldings that may interfere with the loudspeaker cabinet upon installation. Bracket Template Figure 4. The PHD mounting template is shown in horizontal and vertical positions (with TOP side up). 3. Follow the directions included on the template.
FINISHING THE INSTALLATION CONNECTING THE LOUDSPEAKER 1. At each loudspeaker, separate the loudspeaker wire so that at least 2 inches of each conductor are free. Strip away 1/4 inch of insulation from each loudspeaker wire. 2. On each set of loudspeaker connectors, press down the spring-loaded lever, insert the appropriate conductor, and then release the lever, as shown in Figure 5. Gently tug on the loudspeaker wire to make sure it is held in place. If not, repeat this procedure until it is.
CONNECTING THE LOUDSPEAKER (CONTINUED) 4. Connect the other end of the loudspeaker wires to the home theater receiver (or amplifier) in the same way as steps 1 and 2. 5. Turn on the home theater receiver and calibrate all loudspeakers in the system according to the receiver manufacturer’s instructions. PHD60/42: SETTING THE TWEETER/MIDRANGE POD Each PHD60/42 features an adjustable Tweeter/Midrange Pod on the front baffle for proper loudspeaker orientation and precise imaging, as shown in Figure 7.
PHD60/42: ACOUSTIC FINE TUNING Each PHD60/42 also features variable TREBLE and MIDRANGE controls on the front baffle for acoustic fine-tuning after placement, as shown in Figure 8. Adjust these controls as follows: Figure 8. Each PHD60/42 includes variable TREBLE and MIDRANGE controls with up to 3 dB of boost or cut in the response. • Initially set both TREBLE and MIDRANGE control to 0 dB.
CHECKING LOUDSPEAKER PHASE (CONTINUED) Of course, there are some wires that appear completely identical. So be careful, or you might make a connection mistake. If you do, one 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.
OPERATION LISTENING AT HIGHER VOLUMES Achieving a reasonable volume of sound in a large room requires more amplifier power than it does in a small room. It is possible to turn the volume up so high that the amplifier runs out of power. This creates “clipping” distortion, which will make treble sound very harsh and unmusical.
SPECIFICATIONS PHD60 PHD42 PHD30 Driver Complement Driver Complement Driver Complement Design Principle Design Principle Design Principle Recommended Amplifier Power Recommended Amplifier Power Recommended Amplifier Power Nominal Impedance Nominal Impedance Nominal Impedance Frequency Response Frequency Response Frequency Response Sensitivity Sensitivity Sensitivity Dimensions (with Wall Bracket) Dimensions (with Wall Bracket) Dimensions (with Wall Bracket) Weight Weight Weight Wiri
NOTES NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI DS00413BCN_0-PHD.
NILES AUDIO CORPORATION (“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.
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